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ABOUT THE WEBINAR Markus Drouven serves as the Technical Director of DOE’s 3-year, $5MM produced water optimization initiative, “Project PARETO”. In 2021, the U.S. Department of Energy launched “Project PARETO”. PARETO is designed to help organizations with produced water management (e.g., transport, treat, store, inject and/or reuse produced water from onshore oil & gas operations).…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR If you have a retail farm market or an agritainment business or both, you understand the challenges of hiring staff for your business. Karen Paulus of Mt. Airy Orchards will share her strategies for hiring, retaining, and training employees for her market and agritainment ventures. EVENT DETAILS Participate in our free webinar…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR Weed Management in Sweet Corn will provide an overview of common herbicide programs and other integrated management tactics such as cover crops to help manage problem weeds in sweet corn production systems. EVENT DETAILS Gain Core, Cat. PC, 03 & 18 pesticide credits in an informative webinar focusing on sweet corn weed…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR The Penn State Extension Commodity and Space Fumigation webinar will provide two Commodity and Space Fumigation (category 20) credits for private, commercial, and public pesticide applicators with a Commodity and Space Fumigation endorsement. We will discuss the safe handling and proper use of fumigants with a focus on controlling grain bin insect…
Are you looking to improve soil health and crop yields while concurrently reducing environmental footprint? Dive into the world of biochar, the carbon-enriched material for sustainable farming! Learn what biochar is, how it is produced, and how biochar can improve your farm’s productivity. Understand how biochar improves soil’s physical, chemical, and hydrological attributes; Understand how…
ABOUT THE COURSE Interested in running a meat goat operation? Meat Goat Production and Management Home Study Course is for goat producers interested in improving their production practices and ultimately the profitability of their operation. This is a home study course with an additional offering of optional supplemental webinars to review and discuss course materials.…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR Introduction to Biosecurity on Dairy Farms is designed to provide dairy producers and industry professionals with an introduction to understanding biosecurity principles and practices. Our aim is to equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to protect your dairy herds from infectious diseases, ensuring the health of your animals and the…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR Is your stream getting deeper or wider? Are you losing some of your land every time it rains? Have you wondered why your streambanks are changing so rapidly and what you can do about that? Join Penn State Extension for the Backyard Stream Repair Series focused on repairing your backyard stream. Each…
When: March 12 & 14, 2024 1 p.m. -3:30 p.m. ET Registration deadline: March 12, 2024 1:00 p.m. Credits Offered: Pesticide Applicator Core Credits 2 credits Pesticide Applicator Private Category 2 credits Pesticide Applicator 01 Agronomic Crops 2 credits Pesticide Applicator 18 Demonstration and Research 2 credits Discover a variety of relevant agricultural topics at…
Senator Casey will join Conservation Voters of PA for a comprehensive discussion on the intricate connection between conservation and agriculture in Pennsylvania. Together, we will explore the impact of the Farm Bill on local conservation efforts, review climate-smart agricultural practices and programs, and gain insights into the latest developments on Capitol Hill. Don’t miss this…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR Working with a co-packer may be a cost-effective choice for product production in certain situations. However, this is an avenue that should be thoroughly researched before pursuing it. During Exploring Co-packing for Value-Added Dairy Foods Businesses, hear from two dairy processors that offer co-packing services. EVENT DETAILS The webinar is complimentary and…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR Join this lunchtime presentation to learn tips for preparing robust financial statements to position your business successfully for financing. This essential course is tailored for entrepreneurs seeking financing from banks and private investors. Learn the key metrics lenders look for when reviewing your financing application to best prepare you for the future.…
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