Berks Ag Event Calendar

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Find your next event here, from credit courses to weekend family fun! This calendar is a community effort to benefit farmers and non-farmers alike! Browse events by photo tiles, list, or calendar view. Search by titles, topics, audience or other criteria. Click the event title for more details on each event.

  • Food Safety Modernization Act: Produce Grower Certification Training

    Online , United States

    *For Pennsylvania Growers* ABOUT THE WEBINAR Food Safety Modernization Act: Produce Grower Certification Training is for fruit and vegetable growers and other persons interested in learning about product safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and co-management of natural resources and food safety. The PSA Grower Training Course…

    $40.00
  • Common Issues with On-Lot Septic Systems

    Online , United States

    ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Join us for "Common Issues with On-Lot Septic Systems," the fourth installment in our On-Lot Septic System Webinar series. This informative session will delve into both subtle and overt signs of septic system malfunctions, equipping you with the knowledge to tackle issues effectively. Whether you are a septic system owner or…

  • Food Safety Modernization Act: Produce Grower Certification Training

    Online , United States

    *For Pennsylvania Growers* ABOUT THE WEBINAR Food Safety Modernization Act: Produce Grower Certification Training is for fruit and vegetable growers and other persons interested in learning about product safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and co-management of natural resources and food safety. The PSA Grower Training Course…

    $40.00
  • Curso básico de certificación en bienestar avícola en español

    Online , United States

    ACERCA DEL SEMINARIO WEB EN VIVO Los productores avícolas y los profesionales agrícolas están cordialmente invitados a participar en el curso de certificación de bienestar avícola organizado por Penn State Extension. Este programa integral, dirigido por expertos líderes de la industria, profundizará en temas cruciales tanto en los sectores de ponedoras como de aves de…

    $15.00
  • Healthy Hooves, Happy Horse

    Healthy Hooves, Happy Horse
    Online , United States

    ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Join us for the Healthy Hooves, Happy Horse Webinar Series and deepen your understanding of equine hoof care. Perfect for horse owners, farriers, and equine enthusiasts, this series covers anatomy, conformation, lameness, barefoot trimming, corrective shoeing, and more. Learn from expert speakers, engage in interactive Q&A sessions, and gain practical knowledge…

  • Swine Health Short Course

    Online , United States

    ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Swine diseases and herd health are critical topics in pig farming, impacting animal welfare, productivity, and the economic viability of swine operations. Effective management of herd health involves understanding, preventing, and controlling various swine diseases. Join Penn State Extension and veterinarians from across the country for a discussion on the resources…

    $25.00
  • Curso básico de certificación en bienestar avícola en español

    Online , United States

    ACERCA DEL SEMINARIO WEB EN VIVO Los productores avícolas y los profesionales agrícolas están cordialmente invitados a participar en el curso de certificación de bienestar avícola organizado por Penn State Extension. Este programa integral, dirigido por expertos líderes de la industria, profundizará en temas cruciales tanto en los sectores de ponedoras como de aves de…

    $15.00
  • Living on a Few Acres: Backyard Beef, Sheep, and Goats

    Online , United States

    ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR So you want to raise beef cattle, sheep, or goats? This introduction to beef, sheep, or goat production is designed for people who are interested in the fundamentals of starting a beef, sheep, or goat enterprise. Topics will include breed selection, feeding, reproduction, health, marketing, pasture, and grazing management. The information…

  • Communicating with Farmers Under Stress

    Online , United States

    ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Join Extension Educators for this event for professionals who serve the agricultural industry and work with farmers and their families. This webinar will help ag professionals recognize the signs of stress and how to communicate with and respond to farmers and their family members when they need assistance. EVENT DETAILS This…

  • Setting the Stage for Farm Succession: Retirement Planning

    Berks County Agricultural Center 1238 County Welfare Road, Leesport, PA, United States

    ABOUT THE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP Are you a farmer concerned about achieving your ideal retirement lifestyle while ensuring a smooth business transition to the next generation or operator? If you're unsure about how to cover your retirement expenses or how Social Security and Medicare fit into your plans, the Setting the Stage for Succession: Retirement Planning…

  • Women in Dairy Conference

    Holiday Inn Harrisburg (Hershey Area) 604 Station Road, Grantville, United States

    ABOUT THE IN-PERSON CONFERENCE Hosted by the Penn State Extension Dairy Team and planned by a committee of dedicated dairy producers and industry leaders, the Women in Dairy Conference is a wonderful learning and networking opportunity for all women in the dairy industry. EVENT DETAILS Dairy industry experts will share insights on dairy opportunities, protecting…

    $84.00
  • C-CHANGE: Winter Rye’s Potential as an Energy Cover Crop

    Online , United States

    ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Discover the potential of winter rye in transforming farm sustainability and ecosystem health in our upcoming webinar. Winter rye is not only a high-performing feedstock for renewable natural gas (RNG) production in digesters, but it also offers a range of on-farm benefits. From enhancing biogas production to serving as forage and…

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