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.

  • Living on a Few Acres: Food Preservation

    Online , United States

    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…

  • Updates in Pennsylvania Vineyards: July – Pre-Veraison

    Online , United States

    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…

  • Farmers Market Manager Forum

    Online , United States

    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…

  • Anaerobic Digester Tour

    Online , United States

    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…

  • Food Safety Manager Certification Prep Course

    Online , United States

    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…

    $65
  • Expanding Your Retail Farm Market

    Online , United States

    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,…

  • Small Business Success: Essential Tips for Summer Recordkeeping

    Online , United States

    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…

  • “The Nuts and Bolts of Climate-Smart Grants” Webinar

    Online , United States

    Date: Friday, July 26, 2024 Time: 8 a.m. EST Location: Free Webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89304759982?pwd=atb76CphNQ7sHlHkbhgeVtlVBcrsy5.1 Event Host: Center for Dairy Excellence and Penn State University Dairy producers, how can Climate-Smart Grants benefit your operation? In this free webinar on Friday, July 26 at 8 a.m., learn the nuts and bolts of the Climate-Smart Grants that are available…

  • FARM Program: Overview and Version 5.0 Updates – “Protecting Your Profits” July Webinar

    Online , United States

    Date: Friday, July 12, 2024 Time: 12-1 p.m. EST Location: Live Webinar: www.centerfordairyexcellence.org/JulyPYP Event Host: Center for Dairy Excellence and National FARM Program Want to receive a simple reminder the morning of the webinar? Consider signing up for text alerts. We’ll text you a reminder the morning of the event and include the webinar link…

  • Tips from the Road: Retail Farm Market Bus Tour Highlights

    Online , United States

    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.…

  • Home Food Preservation: Jams and Jellies

    Online , United States

    ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Home Food Preservation: Jams and Jellies will explain the scientific reasoning behind today's recommended methods for making and processing jam and jelly while dispelling food preservation myths and unsafe practices of the past. EVENT DETAILS During this 90-minute webinar, Master Food Preserver Volunteers from Penn State Extension will provide participants with…

  • Raising Your Prices Without Losing Customers

    Online , United States

    ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Market owners and food shop vendors are invited to join us to learn tips to navigate the delicate balance of increasing your prices to maintain a healthy bottom line while retaining customer loyalty. Learn proven strategies and nuanced approaches to effectively implement price adjustments without compromising customer satisfaction. Gain invaluable insights…

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