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ABOUT THE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP Tree Climbing School is designed to teach the fundamentals of safe tree climbing and maintenance, with an emphasis on the skills required to climb and prune trees. This program is ideal for arborists, property managers, and foresters who want to enhance their knowledge and practical abilities. Participants will engage in both…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Join us for Tips from the Road: Retail Farm Market Bus Tour Highlights, offering practical insights and strategies from industry experts and seasoned farmers on enhancing market appeal and leveraging success in the agricultural retail sector. We'll feature lessons learned and key takeaways from the 2024 Retail Farm Market Bus Tour.…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Join us for Small Business Success: Essential Tips for Summer Recordkeeping where we'll dive into four essential strategies for efficient summer financial recordkeeping, tailored specifically for business owners. Learn how to streamline your processes and stay organized, ensuring financial success throughout the year! EVENT DETAILS Attend our free 30-minute lunchtime webinar…
ABOUT THE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP Join us for an engaging and informative workshop on producing high-quality corn silage. Corn silage is the "king" of forages for many reasons, including its high-energy content, good yields, relative consistency, and its ability to provide animals with a highly digestible and palatable feed. Our program combines insightful lectures with hands-on…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Join us for Expanding Your Retail Farm Market, a comprehensive workshop designed to explore innovative strategies for building and expanding your retail farm market. This event will cover everything from optimizing product displays to leveraging advanced marketing techniques used by seasoned retail operations. Discover how to attract more customers, increase sales,…
ABOUT THE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP Join us on the farm to explore vital aspects of manure management, from efficient gathering and storage to maximizing nutrient utilization during field spreading. Gain insights on recent updates to the manure management manual, presented in collaboration with the local conservation district. EVENT DETAILS Join our experts for a three-hour workshop…
ABOUT THE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP Join us for Home Food Preservation: Pressure Canning to learn more about pressure canning at home. Pressure canning is the only safe way to can low-acid foods, such as vegetables and meats. In this workshop, you will learn the science behind pressure canning recommendations and the basics of using a pressure…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR The Penn State Extension Food Safety Manager Prep Course is for individuals serving as managers or in supervisory roles requiring certification. This training meets the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture requirements for the Food Employee Certification Act. EVENT DETAILS The Food Safety Manager Certification Prep Course is designed with the busy professional in…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Discover what makes a digester work with Penn State on C-CHANGE’s virtual digester tour. This tour will guide you through the processes and machinery necessary to convert farm waste into renewable energy. Afterward, there will be a Q&A session where participants can ask questions about the process and our experiences running…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR The Farmers Market Manager Forum is a meeting in which managers can discuss issues and share best practices with one another for improving their markets. EVENT DETAILS This forum is held on the last Wednesday of every month. Support for this program comes from the Farmers Market Promotion Program Grant from…
When: July 25, 2024 (9:00 AM-3:30 PM) Where: Southeast Agricultural Research and Extension Center 1446 Auction Rd Manheim, Pennsylvania 17545 View Map Registration deadline: July 19, 2024 11:59 p.m. Credits Offered: About the In-Person Workshop The Flower Trials Field Day is an annual event to showcase the Penn State Flower Trials network with industry representatives…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Join us virtually for the July session of our ongoing meeting series, Updates in Pennsylvania Vineyards: Pre-Veraison. Whether you're a seasoned vintner, an aspiring wine enthusiast, or simply curious about viticulture, this event is tailored to deepen your understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities presented during the pre-veraison stage. Discover…
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