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.

  • Choose Native Mini-Workshop

    Online , United States

    ABOUT THE WEBINAR Community members, volunteers, and interested professionals are invited to register for this virtual mini-workshop focused on replacing invasive species with those native to Pennsylvania in landscapes and water gardens. Landscaping and water gardening activities often lead to the unintended introduction and spread of invasive plant species to our natural lands and waterways.…

  • C-CHANGE: Perennial Grass to Gas – Regenerative Farming Strategy

    Online , United States

    ABOUT THE WEBINAR Grasslands can produce feedstock for biogas production, but how can they play a role in improving the ecosystem of a farm? C-CHANGE: Perennial Grass to Gas - Regenerative Farming Strategy will present recent findings on perennial grasses and their environmental performance. EVENT DETAILS The one-hour webinar is free and will detail grassland…

  • Let’s Talk Donkeys: Behavioral and Nutritional Management

    Online , United States

    ABOUT THE WEBINAR In recent years we’ve seen an increased interest in and a need for more information on the care and management of donkeys. These long-eared equids share similarities with horses, but it is important to recognize the unique differences between horses and donkeys so that best practices can be implemented to improve donkey…

  • Enhanced Biosecurity and Foreign Animal Disease Preparations for Dairies

    Online , United States

    When: April 10, 2024 (11:00 AM-12:00 PM ET) Registration deadline: April 10, 2024 11:59 a.m. Enhanced Biosecurity and Foreign Animal Disease Preparations for Dairies is crafted to equip dairy producers and industry professionals with insights into the principles and practices of biosecurity. Our goal is to arm you with the necessary knowledge and tools to…

  • VIRTUAL LIVE WEBINAR Preparing for a Third-Party Audit

    Online , United States

    ABOUT THE WEBINAR Third-party audits are becoming more of a necessity for small companies to sell products into distribution channels. Preparing for an audit takes effort and time, but it is achievable and can reap financial rewards that come along with increased sales. Audits are also good for gaining an understanding of the strength of…

  • PA’s Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Program

    Online , United States

    Date: Tue, April 9, 2024 Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Cost: Free Tune into this virtual event to learn more about Pennsylvania’s Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Program, with opportunities to share what elements of the program may or may not be working for you. In 2019, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed the Beginning Farmer…

  • Hiring and Retention: Building and Preserving Team Trust

    Online , United States

    ABOUT THE WEBINAR Trust is essential to an effective team because it provides safety and brings a commitment to the goals. Hiring and Retention: Building and Preserving Team Trust explores the stages of team development and ways to develop and maintain trust within a collaborative group by setting expectations and building trust. Program participants learn…

  • VIRTUAL LIVE WEBINAR Hiring and Retention: Building and Preserving Team Trust

    Online , United States

    ABOUT THE WEBINAR Trust is essential to an effective team because it provides safety and brings a commitment to the goals. Hiring and Retention: Building and Preserving Team Trust explores the stages of team development and ways to develop and maintain trust within a collaborative group by setting expectations and building trust. Program participants learn…

  • Workforce Solutions for Agriculture: Taking a Closer Look at Apprenticeships

    Online , United States

    ABOUT THE WEBINAR Are you concerned about your workforce needs? Would you be interested in learning more about apprenticeships as a possible solution to the challenge of hiring a skilled and well-trained employee for your agricultural business? Join us for Workforce Solutions for Agriculture: Taking a Closer Look at Apprenticeships to hear more about the…

  • Hiring and Retention: Manager to Leader and Effective Communication in the Workplace

    Online , United States

    ABOUT THE WEBINAR Hiring and Retention Series: Manager to Leader and Effective Communication in the Workplace focuses on identifying your preferred leadership style and improving your communication skills. This workshop will explore six leadership styles and explain when it is best to use each style. The workshop will also cover various ways to communicate in…

  • WEBINAR: GROWING CUT FLOWERS: FROM SEED TO MARKETABLE BOUQUETS

    Online , United States

    Have you considered growing flowers as a crop on your small farm? At the Trailside Organic Farm at Cornwall Manor, flower bouquets have proved to be a valuable farm product and a welcome addition to our 2-acre diversified vegetable operation. This webinar will provide an overview of all the steps we take while growing cut…

  • Meningeal Worm Risk and Reduction on Small Ruminant Farms

    Online , United States

    ABOUT THE WEBINAR Learn risk factors related to meningeal worm infection and how to reduce exposure on small ruminant farms. Understanding the risk factors associated with this infection and implementing strategies to reduce exposure is crucial for maintaining the health of your livestock. EVENT DETAILS Join our complimentary one-hour evening webinar to discover effective strategies…

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