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ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Join us for Living on a Few Acres: Food Preservation to learn about canning, freezing, and drying, which are all great ways to enjoy seasonal foods all year long. While these home food preservation methods have existed for centuries, we’ve learned a lot about the science behind these practices in recent…
ABOUT THE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP Embark on a captivating tour of the Learning Gardens where you'll uncover the intricate designs and strategic plant selections in our Herb, Shade, and Circle Gardens. Led by certified Master Gardeners, learn firsthand about our innovative approaches to overcoming challenges like deer-resistant planting. Gain insights into garden rationale and discover expert…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Join us for Home Food Preservation: Water Bath Canning to learn the basics of a water bath and atmospheric steam canning. In recent years, there has been increasing interest in home food preservation. Canning is one method of food preservation that allows you to enjoy seasonal foods all year long. EVENT…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Is your stream healthy? Would you like to explore it more closely or monitor changes over time? Have you recently taken steps to improve your stream and now want to measure the results? The First Investigation of Stream Health (FISH) tool is a fun and easy way for individuals, families, volunteer…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Our understanding of plant communication has advanced beyond studying plant structures and recognizing allelopathy among competitors and pests. Join us as Cathryn Pugh discusses the latest findings on how trees thrive through interactions with each other and their environment. EVENT DETAILS Attend this one-hour webinar to learn, and networking with like-minded…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Whether you have an established small poultry flock or are interested in starting one, knowing what to do with a surplus of eggs is important! Join us to learn how to safely manage eggs from your small or backyard flock, understand the regulations for selling eggs in Pennsylvania, and get tips…
ABOUT THE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP Penn State Extension and the Penn State Southeast Agricultural Research & Extension Center (SEAREC) are hosting an agronomic field day for farmers, industry representatives and other agricultural professionals. The field day promises to be an informative event featuring a wide range of crop production topics. You can see research plots in…
ABOUT THE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP Join us for Home Food Preservation: Water Bath Canning to learn the basics of water bath and atmospheric steam canning. In recent years, there has been increasing interest in home food preservation. Canning is one method of food preservation that allows you to enjoy seasonal foods all year long. EVENT DETAILS…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Feral hogs are one of the most damaging non-native species in North America. Historically confined to the Southeastern United States, they have since spread and now threaten forests, wetlands, and other habitats from Florida to Saskatchewan. In this webinar, participants will learn about the role humans play in feral hog invasions,…
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…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Join Ruth Benner and Elsa Sánchez as they discuss greenhouse fundamentals and hydroponic vegetable production basics. This presentation will explore the pros and cons of using greenhouses and high tunnels for crop production, describe various structures and site orientation, and discuss growing methods in soil or soilless substrates. Additionally, we will…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Discover essential strategies for maintaining healthy cash flow in your business during Five Tips for Managing Cash Flow. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, gain actionable insights to effectively manage your business's cash flow for sustainable growth. EVENT DETAILS This free half-hour lunchtime webinar teaches participants to identify…
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