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Partnering with the nation’s leading experts in land transfer, we are creating an adaptable, skills-based curriculum. This curriculum will serve ag service providers working with a new generation of producers and landowners as they navigate the complex financial, legal, and interpersonal issues involved in land and business transfer. Transitioning Land to a New Generation: Getting…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR The Exploring the Small Farm Dream course, designed by the New England Small Farm Institute and taught by trained facilitators, is designed to help you, and your partner, decide whether starting a farm business is right for you. EVENT DETAILS Join us for a four-part virtual webinar series aimed at helping you…
About the webinar Farm Sense is a four-session workshop that teaches farmers how to understand financial statements such as the cash flow statement, the balance sheet and the income statement. Event Details A four-week informative webinar focusing on the financials of your farm business. When Thursdays 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Oct. 19 & 26,…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR Join us for the Living on a Few Acres: Home Butchering, where John Boney, faculty in the Department of Animal Science at Penn State, and Lyda Garcia, Associate Professor of Meat Science at Ohio State University, will discuss the key items for consideration when planning both red meat and poultry harvest activities…
Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023 9 a.m.– 3 p.m.: In-Person Tour 9:30 a.m. – 11a.m. and 1:00 p.m.– 2:30 p.m.: Virtual Tour Corner View Farm and Kirbyville Holsteins and Jerseys in Berks County Transportation Provided Real-Life Visits to Pennsylvania Dairy Farms The Dairy Excellence Foundation hosts annual daylong farm tours to give high school students the…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR As a business owner and employer, are you facing challenges finding the right employees? If yes, you might be interested in knowing how the public workforce system can help you. This system can provide you with the necessary support to connect with your local workforce staff and get the most benefit for…
Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023 9 a.m.– 3 p.m.: In-Person Tour 9:30 a.m. – 11a.m. and 1:00 p.m.– 2:30 p.m.: Virtual Tour Corner View Farm and Kirbyville Holsteins and Jerseys in Berks County Transportation Provided Real-Life Visits to Pennsylvania Dairy Farms The Dairy Excellence Foundation hosts annual daylong farm tours to give high school students the…
THE SCIENCE BEHIND FOOD PREFERENCES Register By: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 Join us on October 18 at 1 p.m. for College Connections, a monthly webinar series moderated by Bob Roberts to give you a unique, inside perspective of the programs, people and partnerships of the Penn State College of Ag Sciences. Food Sensory analysis uses…
Location Online About this event NOTICE: Our updated schedule features afternoon sessions on Oct. 18, Oct. 25, and Nov. 1. Registrants will have access to all sessions. Previous registrations for Nov. 8 have been cancelled as that session will now be incorporated in the Nov. 1 session. Attention, small business owners! Safeguarding your business against…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR Have you got workers and got great workers? Join us for a webinar about recruiting and retaining people in your operation. Learn about the current labor market and develop new strategies to staff your organization. What do workers want? What keeps good workers in place? How can you compete in a tight…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR The way that land is used can have a significant impact on individual landowners, surrounding residents, and community members as a whole. Zoning is a land use regulation that sets standards for items such as land use, density, and lot dimensions. In Pennsylvania, local municipalities, including counties, are given the authority to…
Date: Oct. 17, 2023 Time: Noon - 12:45 p.m. (EDT) Status: Open - 7 places remaining Registration Deadline: Oct. 17, 2023, 8 a.m. (EDT) Fee: No Fee Point of Contact: Zachary Piotti Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Training Topics: Internet/Web Training, Managing a Business, Technology Description: Cautiously stepping into the world of AI-powered conversational tools…
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