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.

  • Home Food Preservation: Wild Game

    Online , United States

    ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Home Food Preservation: Wild Game will explain the scientific reasoning behind today's recommended methods for preserving wild game, while dispelling food preservation myths and unsafe practices of the past. EVENT DETAILS Modern methods for safely preserving wild game will be presented in this ninety-minute live webinar. WHEN October 3, 2024 (6:00…

    $5.00
  • Seed Sense: Mastering Seed Saving, Storage and Collection

    Berks Nature 575 St. Bernardine Street, Reading, PA, United States

    Seeds are one of the most interesting parts of the plant world; because packed into what is sometimes just the size of a grain of sand, is the potential for an entire plant. There are many reasons to collect seeds for replanting from year to year - perhaps to save money or for the challenge…

  • Horse Hay Workshop

    Horse Hay Workshop
    Online , United States

    ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR The interactive Horse Hay Workshop is for horse owners to learn more about hay! Discover how hay producers make hay, what factors impact its quality, and gain practical tips for buying and storing hay. EVENT DETAILS Participants of this live, two-evening webinar will gain knowledge about horse hay quality, potential dangers,…

    $10
  • Beef Cattle Short Course

    Beef Cattle Short Course
    Penn State Beef and Sheep Center 532 Orchard Rd, State College, PA, United States

    ABOUT THE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP The Beef Cattle Short Course will be a two-day event hosted by Penn State Extension with support from the PA Beef Producers Working Group. The event will start with an evaluation of live cattle led by Ben Williamson, a Penn State Animal Science Instructor, who will guide participants through a class…

    $50
  • Beef Cattle Short Course

    Beef Cattle Short Course
    Penn State Beef and Sheep Center 532 Orchard Rd, State College, PA, United States

    ABOUT THE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP The Beef Cattle Short Course will be a two-day event hosted by Penn State Extension with support from the PA Beef Producers Working Group. The event will start with an evaluation of live cattle led by Ben Williamson, a Penn State Animal Science Instructor, who will guide participants through a class…

    $50
  • The Gold Standard: Quality Testing Across the Dairy Product Spectrum

    Online , United States

    ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Providing high-quality dairy products demands strict controls throughout the grass-to-glass continuum. Despite dramatic advancements in production, manufacturing, and distribution, the dairy industry still relies on methods and standards for raw and pasteurized dairy that have been in use for over fifty years. Join us to discover how to assess dairy product…

  • Horse Hay Workshop

    Horse Hay Workshop
    Online , United States

    ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR The interactive Horse Hay Workshop is for horse owners to learn more about hay! Discover how hay producers make hay, what factors impact its quality, and gain practical tips for buying and storing hay. EVENT DETAILS Participants of this live, two-evening webinar will gain knowledge about horse hay quality, potential dangers,…

    $10
  • Food for Profit: Entering the World of Instagram

    Online , United States

    ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Are you a food entrepreneur aiming to boost your profitability and enhance your business presence? Don't overlook Instagram! With over a billion users, Instagram provides a vast platform for food business owners, from farm markets to retail stores, to showcase products and achieve marketing success. Join us for an informative webinar…

  • Living on a Few Acres: Backyard Swine and Poultry

    Online , United States

    ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Join Torey Fischer and Elizabeth Hines for a practical session designed for homesteaders and beginning producers interested in swine and poultry farming. Whether you're starting a livestock business or keeping pigs for your homestead, Elizabeth Hines will guide you through key considerations for raising pigs for pork, from setting clear goals…

  • Introduction to Poultry Judging

    Online , United States

    ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Gain valuable insight into the essential practices of live bird assessment and product grading during the Introduction to Poultry Judging, designed to enhance poultry product quality and consistency. Poultry judging not only sharpens these critical skills but also deepens understanding of the poultry production. Join us for this session as we…

  • Markup vs Profit: Are You Really Profitable?

    Online , United States

    ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Strategic pricing decisions are essential to maximize the financial success of your business. Join us for a lunchtime webinar to learn how to use markup and profit knowledge to competitively position your products or services in the market. Additionally, you will discover how mastering these financial concepts contributes to long-term resilience…

  • Installation of On-Lot Septic Systems in Pennsylvania

    Online , United States

    ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR The second webinar in the On-Lot Septic System Series, Installation of On-Lot Septic Systems, will cover the planning and installation processes for septic systems in Pennsylvania. You'll learn about the permit process and how to choose the right contractor for your on-lot septic system installation. EVENT DETAILS Participants in this free,…

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