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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL LIVE WEBINAR  C-CHANGE Grass2Gas: Bio-Based Value Chain from Perennial and Winter Crops
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE WEBINAR \nThe C-CHANGE Grass2Gas project is funded by USDA-NIFA’s Sustainable Agricultural Systems program to determine ways that perennial and winter crops can be used more widely as feedstock for anaerobic digestion and simultaneously meet goals for environmental protection\, rural economic development\, and national energy security. This webinar will introduce the project goals\, team\, and provide a high-level summary of initial findings to introduce this winter webinar series. \nEVENT DETAILS \nThe webinar is free and will introduce the C-CHANGE Grass2Gas Sustainable Agricultural Systems program. \nWHEN \nOctober 17\, 2023\n(Noon – 1 p.m. ET) \nWho is this for? \n\nFarmers\nDevelopers\nEnergy industry members\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nIntroduction to the grant\nGrant goals\nTeam member introduction\nSummary of initial findings\n\nThis event is being offered at no charge to participants. \nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. \nRegistrants will also receive access to the webinar recording. \nRegister By\nOct. 16\, 2023\, 11:59 p.m.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/virtual-live-webinar-c-change-grass2gas-bio-based-value-chain-from-perennial-and-winter-crops/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL LIVE WEBINAR  Get to the Bottom of the Bag: Everything You Need to Know about Commercial Horse Feed
DESCRIPTION:About the webinar \nTake a deep dive into commercial horse feeds. Learn how to select the right product for your horse\, what to look for in a guaranteed analysis\, and more! We will discuss what goes into manufacturing feed\, the pros and cons of different ingredients\, and clear up some misconceptions behind labeling regulations. \nEvent Details \nAttend a one-hour informative webinar to gain insights into the commercial feed that your beloved horses consume. \nWhen \nOct. 17\, 2023\n(Noon – 1 p.m.) \nWho is this for? \n\nHorse Owners\nHorse Caretakers\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nHow to read a guaranteed analysis\nThe basics of horse feed processing\nTypical ingredients in commercial horse feeds\nLabeling regulations\n\nThis event is being offered at no charge to participants. Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.Registrants will receive access to the webinar recording. \nRegister By\nOct. 17\, 2023\, at 1 p.m.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/virtual-live-webinar-get-to-the-bottom-of-the-bag-everything-you-need-to-know-about-commercial-horse-feed/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL WEBINAR  Hiring and Retention: Onboarding and Mentoring Employees
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE WEBINAR \nOnboarding and Mentoring Employees is a segment of the Hiring and Retention webinar series. In this session\, learn how an effective hiring and onboarding process will help you find the right new hires who feel valued and better understand their role. \nEVENT DETAILS \nJoin us for a complimentary webinar and discover effective mentoring strategies for successfully on-boarding new hires. \nWHEN \nOctober 17\, 2023\n10 a.m. – 11:3- a.m. \nEffective hiring and onboarding can lead to increased productivity\, longer tenure on the farm\, and increased engagement. Research also shows that mentoring programs help with employee retention. \nThis session will provide mentoring strategies for supervisors. Using various models representing the stages of the mentoring relationship\, we provide tips and best practices to navigate each stage. In the end\, the participant will be more prepared to be a mentor in their organization and to provide constructive feedback to new employees. \nAbout the Series \nAn effective hiring and retention plan can save an organization from costly losses in productivity and turnover. High-retention workplaces tend to employ more engaged workers who\, in turn\, get more done. \nWho is this for? \n\nOwners\nFarm owners\, supervisors\, and leads\nManagers\nSupervisors\nHuman Resource Managers\nMentors\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nOnboarding practices\nOnboarding resources\nImportance of Training\nTips and strategies to manage the mentoring process\nHow to create strong goals\nHow to provide feedback\n\nThis event is being offered at no charge to participants thanks to funding provided by a USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant. \nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. \nRegistrants will also receive access to the webinar recording. \nRegister By: October 17\, 2023 11:30 a.m.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/virtual-webinar-hiring-and-retention-onboarding-and-mentoring-employees/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL WEBINAR SERIES  Natural Areas Management Services: Expanding Business Opportunities for Green Industry Professionals
DESCRIPTION:About the webinar \nAre you a Green Industry professional interested in expanding the suite of services offered to your clients to include creating and enhancing woodlands and meadows? If so\, then this three-part webinar series is for you! Developed by The Woods in Your Backyard Partnership\, this program aims to inform and equip green industry professionals with knowledge and skills to provide additional services to clientele while improving ecosystem health. Small-scale natural area management services include wildlife habitat enhancement\, forestry practices such as reforestation and invasive control. A resource manual and specialized checklist tool complement the training and help Green Industry professionals determine which enhancement practices suit a given property. \nEvent details \nParticipate in this virtual series of webinars to earn continuing education credits and gain valuable insights into the best forestry practices and management techniques. \nWhen \nOct. 3\, 10\, & 17\, 2023\n(6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. ET) \nThis three-part webinar series provides in-depth instruction related to the management of a small-acreage property from start to finish through our case-study scenario. We start with an assessment of the client’s property with a standard checklist and proceed with plan development and finish with the implementation of various land care practices\, creating wildlife habitat\, managing invasive plants\, tree planting and reforesting a property. \nThis series will increase your knowledge and skills so you can gain an edge over the competition and grow your business by providing additional services for existing and new clients. \nEach participant will receive a copy of the Woodland Health Practices Field Guide\, a $7.50 value. \nWho is this for? \n\nLandscape Contractors\nArborists\nLandscape Architects\nLand Managers\nHorticulturalists\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nHow to assess the health of your clients’ natural areas\nHow to increase natural areas through planting and maintenance\nHow to develop high-quality wildlife habitat\nHow to manage invasive plants\nHow to create a land care plan to meet client objectives\n\nCredits Available \nA certificate of attendance will be provided to all “live” session attendees\, which can be used to obtain professional development credits. \nContinuing Education Units pending for: \n\nInternational Society of Arboriculture (ISA)\nChesapeake Bay Landscape Professionals (CBLP)\nLandscape Architects\nPLNA Certified Horticulturalist\nVNLA Certified Horticulturalists\nSociety of American Foresters (SAF)\n\nRecommended Publications \nAdditional Woodland Health Practices Resources are available at a discounted rate to registrants. \nA discount code will be provided in your registration confirmation email. The discount code will remove $5 from each publication purchased. \nWoodland Health Practices Handbook: A Practitioner’s Guide for Creating\, Enhancing\, and Maintaining Natural Areas (EE0613)\nOriginally $15.00 – Discounted to $10.00\nWoods in Your Backyard (EE0525)\nOriginally $15.00 – Discounted to $10.00 \nProgram sponsors \nThis webinar series is provided by The Woods in Your Backyard Partnership; a collaboration of the University of Maryland Extension\, Penn State Extension\, Virginia Cooperative Extension\, Virginia Department of Forestry\, the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay/Forests for the Bay\, Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service and the Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council. \nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. \nRegistrants will also receive access to the webinar recordings. \nRegister By\nSept. 25\, 2023 12 a.m.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/virtual-webinar-series-natural-areas-management-services-expanding-business-opportunities-for-green-industry-professionals/2023-10-17/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL WEBINAR  Exploring the Small Farm Dream
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE WEBINAR \nThe 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. \nEVENT DETAILS \nJoin us for a four-part virtual webinar series aimed at helping you determine whether starting a farm business is the right choice for you. \nWHEN \nOctober 2\, 9\, 16\, & 23\, 2023\n6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. \nThis four-session virtual course includes exploratory discussion\, curated research tools\, and self-assessment activities provided by the instructors as well as a workbook for hands-on application both during class and at home. Each week we will hear from subject matter experts and community partners\, as well as existing farmers. By the end of the series\, you will create an action plan that works best for you and will have the tools and contacts to help you get started. \nWho is this for? \n\nAnyone interested in starting a small farm business\nHobby and lifestyle farmers that are considering developing their farm into a business\nRecently retired individuals or individuals who will retire soon who think they may want to start a small farm business\nImmigrants with agricultural experience who wish to start farming in the US\nRecent high school or college graduates who are considering a career in agriculture\nIndividuals who are inheriting or taking over a farm from a family member\nThose who are considering an on-farm market\, farmer’s market vendors\, farm stands\, livestock and poultry growers and specialty products – such as mushrooms or maple syrup\, are all agricultural businesses that started somewhere.\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nLearn how new and beginning farmers can access agricultural resources\nLearn about opportunities to connect with local farm business owners\, agricultural professionals\, and others interested in new farm enterprises\nLearn how to manage a small business\nLearn how to assess and manage risks\nLearn how to assess and identify available and necessary resources for your farm business\nLearn how to engage your family and resource partners in decision-making related to your enterprise choices\nLearn how to evaluate various farm enterprise choices\nLearn how to create an action plan to move your farm dream toward reality\n\nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the webinars. \nRegistrants will also receive access to the webinar recordings. \nRegister By: September 27\, 2023 11:59 p.m.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/virtual-webinar-exploring-the-small-farm-dream/2023-10-16/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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SUMMARY:Socially Raised Calves: Group Housing - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:When: October 12\, 2023\nNoon – 1 p.m. \nRegistration deadline: October 11\, 2023 11:59 p.m. \nRaising healthy calves is a crucial aspect of any dairy operation. The facilities that house these animals play a significant role in their health and well-being. In this segment of our series on socially raised calves\, Agricultural Engineers Dan McFarland and John Tyson will discuss the requirements for facilities\, ventilation systems\, and spatial recommendations when adopting group housing for dairy calves. \nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. Registrants will also receive access to the webinar recording. \nWho is this for? \n\nIndustry Representatives\nDairy Farm Owners\nDairy Farm Employees\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nFacility requirements of group-housed calves\nProper ventilation\nSpatial requirements
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/socially-raised-calves-group-housing-webinar/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T130000
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL WORKSHOP  Homebrewer's Guide to Private Well or Spring Water
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE WEBINAR \nHome brewing and winemaking is a popular hobby; water is the primary ingredient. This webinar will cover the basic water chemistry and other considerations that every home brewer and winemaker should know about their private water supply before they craft their next batch. \nEVENT DETAILS \nThis free webinar is one-hour long and is intended for homebrewers and winemakers. \nWHEN \nOctober 11\, 2023\n1 p.m. – 2 p.m. \nWho is this for? \n\nHomebrewers or winemakers\nAnyone interested in learning more about water quality importance while brewing\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nCommon sources of water\nImportance of clean water while brewing\nHow water chemistry affects beer quality\n\nThis event is being offered at no charge to participants. \nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. \nRegistrants will also receive access to the webinar recording. \nRegister By: October 11\, 2023 2 p.m.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/virtual-workshop-homebrewers-guide-to-private-well-or-spring-water/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/home-brewer-water.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T133000
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL WORKSHOP Retail Farm Market School: Get Your Business on Google Search and Maps
DESCRIPTION:About the webinar \nShowing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. You can attract more customers by providing accurate and updated information through Google. Our workshop is designed to guide you through creating and managing a Google Business Profile from start to finish. This informative and interactive session will teach you how to optimize your profile\, update key details and engage with customers. \nEvent details \nJoin us to discover how you can elevate your business on Google platforms and get ahead of your competitors. This workshop is interactive. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions\, participate in discussions and receive personalized advice tailored to your business needs. \nWhen \nOct. 11\, 2023\n(Noon – 1:30 p.m.) \nWho is this for? \n\nSmall business owners looking to understand new and first-time customers\nFarm market operators\nFarm market managers\nFarmers with a retail shop or service area\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nCreate or claim your Google Business Profile\nManage your business info across Google Search and Maps\nUse your Business Profile to connect with potential customers\n\nThis event is part of the Retail Farm Market School series. Look for our other events\, peer exchanges and online courses. \nFunding for the Retail Farm Market School series was made possible by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service through grant 21FMPPA1052. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA. \nThis event is being offered at no charge to participants. Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. Registrants will receive access to the webinar recording. \nRegister by\nOct. 10\, 2023\, 11:59 p.m.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/virtual-workshop-retail-farm-market-school-get-your-business-on-google-search-and-maps/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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SUMMARY:Transitioning Land to a New Generation: Getting Started
DESCRIPTION: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 Started builds on our previous Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program\, or BFRDP\, grant project\, Farmland for the Next Generation. It is part of many ongoing\, multi-faceted partnerships with organizations committed to helping beginning producers succeed. \nThis is an on-demand webinar. Available any day until:\nNovember 1\, 202311:59 p.m. \nViewing in Eastern Time\nFormat: On-Demand Webinar \nWe are honored to work among such colleagues and are excited to create this adaptable and innovative resource. An attorney from Penn State Law will also be in attendance to provide legal guidance. \nWho is this for? \n\nNew and beginning farmers\nTransitioning farmers\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nNavigate the complex financial\, legal\, and interpersonal issues involved in land and business transfer\nAddress three paths to land access: leasing\, purchasing\, and receiving land through inheritance or gift\n\nThis event is part of an American Farmland Trust curriculum. \nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the on-demand webinar. \nRegistration Deadline: November 1\, 2023 @ 11:59 p.m.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/transitioning-land-to-a-new-generation-getting-started/2023-10-11/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL WEBINAR SERIES  Natural Areas Management Services: Expanding Business Opportunities for Green Industry Professionals
DESCRIPTION:About the webinar \nAre you a Green Industry professional interested in expanding the suite of services offered to your clients to include creating and enhancing woodlands and meadows? If so\, then this three-part webinar series is for you! Developed by The Woods in Your Backyard Partnership\, this program aims to inform and equip green industry professionals with knowledge and skills to provide additional services to clientele while improving ecosystem health. Small-scale natural area management services include wildlife habitat enhancement\, forestry practices such as reforestation and invasive control. A resource manual and specialized checklist tool complement the training and help Green Industry professionals determine which enhancement practices suit a given property. \nEvent details \nParticipate in this virtual series of webinars to earn continuing education credits and gain valuable insights into the best forestry practices and management techniques. \nWhen \nOct. 3\, 10\, & 17\, 2023\n(6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. ET) \nThis three-part webinar series provides in-depth instruction related to the management of a small-acreage property from start to finish through our case-study scenario. We start with an assessment of the client’s property with a standard checklist and proceed with plan development and finish with the implementation of various land care practices\, creating wildlife habitat\, managing invasive plants\, tree planting and reforesting a property. \nThis series will increase your knowledge and skills so you can gain an edge over the competition and grow your business by providing additional services for existing and new clients. \nEach participant will receive a copy of the Woodland Health Practices Field Guide\, a $7.50 value. \nWho is this for? \n\nLandscape Contractors\nArborists\nLandscape Architects\nLand Managers\nHorticulturalists\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nHow to assess the health of your clients’ natural areas\nHow to increase natural areas through planting and maintenance\nHow to develop high-quality wildlife habitat\nHow to manage invasive plants\nHow to create a land care plan to meet client objectives\n\nCredits Available \nA certificate of attendance will be provided to all “live” session attendees\, which can be used to obtain professional development credits. \nContinuing Education Units pending for: \n\nInternational Society of Arboriculture (ISA)\nChesapeake Bay Landscape Professionals (CBLP)\nLandscape Architects\nPLNA Certified Horticulturalist\nVNLA Certified Horticulturalists\nSociety of American Foresters (SAF)\n\nRecommended Publications \nAdditional Woodland Health Practices Resources are available at a discounted rate to registrants. \nA discount code will be provided in your registration confirmation email. The discount code will remove $5 from each publication purchased. \nWoodland Health Practices Handbook: A Practitioner’s Guide for Creating\, Enhancing\, and Maintaining Natural Areas (EE0613)\nOriginally $15.00 – Discounted to $10.00\nWoods in Your Backyard (EE0525)\nOriginally $15.00 – Discounted to $10.00 \nProgram sponsors \nThis webinar series is provided by The Woods in Your Backyard Partnership; a collaboration of the University of Maryland Extension\, Penn State Extension\, Virginia Cooperative Extension\, Virginia Department of Forestry\, the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay/Forests for the Bay\, Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service and the Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council. \nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. \nRegistrants will also receive access to the webinar recordings. \nRegister By\nSept. 25\, 2023 12 a.m.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/virtual-webinar-series-natural-areas-management-services-expanding-business-opportunities-for-green-industry-professionals/2023-10-10/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231009T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231009T210000
DTSTAMP:20260527T121049
CREATED:20230906T205607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T205607Z
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL WEBINAR  Exploring the Small Farm Dream
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE WEBINAR \nThe 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. \nEVENT DETAILS \nJoin us for a four-part virtual webinar series aimed at helping you determine whether starting a farm business is the right choice for you. \nWHEN \nOctober 2\, 9\, 16\, & 23\, 2023\n6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. \nThis four-session virtual course includes exploratory discussion\, curated research tools\, and self-assessment activities provided by the instructors as well as a workbook for hands-on application both during class and at home. Each week we will hear from subject matter experts and community partners\, as well as existing farmers. By the end of the series\, you will create an action plan that works best for you and will have the tools and contacts to help you get started. \nWho is this for? \n\nAnyone interested in starting a small farm business\nHobby and lifestyle farmers that are considering developing their farm into a business\nRecently retired individuals or individuals who will retire soon who think they may want to start a small farm business\nImmigrants with agricultural experience who wish to start farming in the US\nRecent high school or college graduates who are considering a career in agriculture\nIndividuals who are inheriting or taking over a farm from a family member\nThose who are considering an on-farm market\, farmer’s market vendors\, farm stands\, livestock and poultry growers and specialty products – such as mushrooms or maple syrup\, are all agricultural businesses that started somewhere.\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nLearn how new and beginning farmers can access agricultural resources\nLearn about opportunities to connect with local farm business owners\, agricultural professionals\, and others interested in new farm enterprises\nLearn how to manage a small business\nLearn how to assess and manage risks\nLearn how to assess and identify available and necessary resources for your farm business\nLearn how to engage your family and resource partners in decision-making related to your enterprise choices\nLearn how to evaluate various farm enterprise choices\nLearn how to create an action plan to move your farm dream toward reality\n\nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the webinars. \nRegistrants will also receive access to the webinar recordings. \nRegister By: September 27\, 2023 11:59 p.m.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/virtual-webinar-exploring-the-small-farm-dream/2023-10-09/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T130000
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UID:10000382-1696507200-1696510800@www.growtogetherberks.com
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL LIVE WEBINAR  Lessons from Florida: Invasive Species Prevention and Management Prioritization
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE WEBINAR \nInvasive species are one of the largest and growing threats to biodiversity\, ecosystem health\, and economies of Pennsylvania and surrounding states. In this webinar\, Dr. Deah Lieurance\, assistant professor of Invasive Species Biology and Extension Specialist at Penn State\, will share her experience working on the prevention and management prioritization of invasive species in Florida and how she can apply these lessons about invasive species issues to Pennsylvania’s natural and agriculture areas. \nEVENT DETAILS \nDuring this one-hour webinar\, you will gain knowledge about horizon scanning\, risk assessment\, management prioritization\, and the integration of climate science into management for both the present and future. \nWHEN \nOctober 5\, 2023\nNoon – 1 p.m. \nWho is this for? \n\nForesters\nLand managers\nNatural resources professionals\nLandscape professionals\nPolicy makers\nLandowners\nPeople interested in invasive species\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nInvasive species horizon scanning\nRisk assessment\nManagement prioritization\nHow climate science is being integrated into management for the present and future\n\nCredits Available \nSociety of American Foresters (SAF) and International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Credits are available for an additional fee. \nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. \nRegistrants will also receive access to the webinar recording. \nRegister By: October 5\, 2023 Noon
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/virtual-live-webinar-lessons-from-florida-invasive-species-prevention-and-management-prioritization/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/invasive-species.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T113000
DTSTAMP:20260527T121049
CREATED:20230906T205407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T205407Z
UID:10000348-1696327200-1696332600@www.growtogetherberks.com
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL WEBINAR  Hiring and Retention: Creating Your Workplace Culture and Negotiating Across Diversity
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE WEBINAR \nCreating Your Workplace Culture and Negotiating Across Diversity is a segment of the Hiring and Retention series. Attend this webinar to learn about workplace culture\, negotiation\, and diversity among individuals\, groups and communities. \nEVENT DETAILS \nParticipate in this complimentary webinar to learn about workplace culture\, how to negotiate differences\, and diversity among individuals and groups. \nWHEN \nOctober 3\, 2023\n10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. \nCultural groups teach members values\, accompanying behaviors\, and communication preferences. This webinar will explore the importance of establishing and fostering a healthy culture that promotes the mission and vision of the group. \nThis webinar will also address how to work with people who have different personalities that may come from different cultures. We will examine ways to capitalize on behavioral tendencies covering topics on negotiation and gender\, and cultural differences and negotiation. \nAbout the Series \nAn effective hiring and retention plan can save an organization from costly losses in productivity and turnover. High-retention workplaces tend to employ more engaged workers who\, in turn\, get more done. \nWho is this for? \nThis webinar is for anyone responsible for leading a diverse group or team. \n\nFarmer owners\, managers and leads\nEmployers\nSupervisors\nAspiring supervisors\nTeam Members\nHuman resource managers\nRecruiters\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nWhat is workplace culture\nWhy culture matters in hiring and retention\nDescribing your workplace culture\nHow to address cultural and gender differences\nLearning to negotiate differences\n\nThis event is being offered at no charge to participants thanks to funding provided by a USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant. \nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. \nRegistrants will also receive access to the webinar recording. \nRegister By: October 3\, 2023 11:30 a.m.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/virtual-webinar-hiring-and-retention-creating-your-workplace-culture-and-negotiating-across-diversity/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/hiring-retention.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T200000
DTSTAMP:20260527T121049
CREATED:20230831T134412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T134412Z
UID:10000333-1696314600-1696363200@www.growtogetherberks.com
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL WEBINAR SERIES  Natural Areas Management Services: Expanding Business Opportunities for Green Industry Professionals
DESCRIPTION:About the webinar \nAre you a Green Industry professional interested in expanding the suite of services offered to your clients to include creating and enhancing woodlands and meadows? If so\, then this three-part webinar series is for you! Developed by The Woods in Your Backyard Partnership\, this program aims to inform and equip green industry professionals with knowledge and skills to provide additional services to clientele while improving ecosystem health. Small-scale natural area management services include wildlife habitat enhancement\, forestry practices such as reforestation and invasive control. A resource manual and specialized checklist tool complement the training and help Green Industry professionals determine which enhancement practices suit a given property. \nEvent details \nParticipate in this virtual series of webinars to earn continuing education credits and gain valuable insights into the best forestry practices and management techniques. \nWhen \nOct. 3\, 10\, & 17\, 2023\n(6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. ET) \nThis three-part webinar series provides in-depth instruction related to the management of a small-acreage property from start to finish through our case-study scenario. We start with an assessment of the client’s property with a standard checklist and proceed with plan development and finish with the implementation of various land care practices\, creating wildlife habitat\, managing invasive plants\, tree planting and reforesting a property. \nThis series will increase your knowledge and skills so you can gain an edge over the competition and grow your business by providing additional services for existing and new clients. \nEach participant will receive a copy of the Woodland Health Practices Field Guide\, a $7.50 value. \nWho is this for? \n\nLandscape Contractors\nArborists\nLandscape Architects\nLand Managers\nHorticulturalists\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nHow to assess the health of your clients’ natural areas\nHow to increase natural areas through planting and maintenance\nHow to develop high-quality wildlife habitat\nHow to manage invasive plants\nHow to create a land care plan to meet client objectives\n\nCredits Available \nA certificate of attendance will be provided to all “live” session attendees\, which can be used to obtain professional development credits. \nContinuing Education Units pending for: \n\nInternational Society of Arboriculture (ISA)\nChesapeake Bay Landscape Professionals (CBLP)\nLandscape Architects\nPLNA Certified Horticulturalist\nVNLA Certified Horticulturalists\nSociety of American Foresters (SAF)\n\nRecommended Publications \nAdditional Woodland Health Practices Resources are available at a discounted rate to registrants. \nA discount code will be provided in your registration confirmation email. The discount code will remove $5 from each publication purchased. \nWoodland Health Practices Handbook: A Practitioner’s Guide for Creating\, Enhancing\, and Maintaining Natural Areas (EE0613)\nOriginally $15.00 – Discounted to $10.00\nWoods in Your Backyard (EE0525)\nOriginally $15.00 – Discounted to $10.00 \nProgram sponsors \nThis webinar series is provided by The Woods in Your Backyard Partnership; a collaboration of the University of Maryland Extension\, Penn State Extension\, Virginia Cooperative Extension\, Virginia Department of Forestry\, the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay/Forests for the Bay\, Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service and the Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council. \nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. \nRegistrants will also receive access to the webinar recordings. \nRegister By\nSept. 25\, 2023 12 a.m.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/virtual-webinar-series-natural-areas-management-services-expanding-business-opportunities-for-green-industry-professionals/2023-10-03/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/natural-area-mgmt.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231002T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231002T210000
DTSTAMP:20260527T121049
CREATED:20230906T205607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T205607Z
UID:10000349-1696271400-1696280400@www.growtogetherberks.com
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL WEBINAR  Exploring the Small Farm Dream
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE WEBINAR \nThe 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. \nEVENT DETAILS \nJoin us for a four-part virtual webinar series aimed at helping you determine whether starting a farm business is the right choice for you. \nWHEN \nOctober 2\, 9\, 16\, & 23\, 2023\n6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. \nThis four-session virtual course includes exploratory discussion\, curated research tools\, and self-assessment activities provided by the instructors as well as a workbook for hands-on application both during class and at home. Each week we will hear from subject matter experts and community partners\, as well as existing farmers. By the end of the series\, you will create an action plan that works best for you and will have the tools and contacts to help you get started. \nWho is this for? \n\nAnyone interested in starting a small farm business\nHobby and lifestyle farmers that are considering developing their farm into a business\nRecently retired individuals or individuals who will retire soon who think they may want to start a small farm business\nImmigrants with agricultural experience who wish to start farming in the US\nRecent high school or college graduates who are considering a career in agriculture\nIndividuals who are inheriting or taking over a farm from a family member\nThose who are considering an on-farm market\, farmer’s market vendors\, farm stands\, livestock and poultry growers and specialty products – such as mushrooms or maple syrup\, are all agricultural businesses that started somewhere.\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nLearn how new and beginning farmers can access agricultural resources\nLearn about opportunities to connect with local farm business owners\, agricultural professionals\, and others interested in new farm enterprises\nLearn how to manage a small business\nLearn how to assess and manage risks\nLearn how to assess and identify available and necessary resources for your farm business\nLearn how to engage your family and resource partners in decision-making related to your enterprise choices\nLearn how to evaluate various farm enterprise choices\nLearn how to create an action plan to move your farm dream toward reality\n\nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the webinars. \nRegistrants will also receive access to the webinar recordings. \nRegister By: September 27\, 2023 11:59 p.m.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/virtual-webinar-exploring-the-small-farm-dream/2023-10-02/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/small-farm-dream.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231002T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231002T133000
DTSTAMP:20260527T121049
CREATED:20230328T171810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T190957Z
UID:10000101-1696248000-1696253400@www.growtogetherberks.com
SUMMARY:Home Food Preservation: Wild Game
DESCRIPTION:Home Food Preservation: Wild Game will explain the scientific reasoning behind today’s recommended methods for preserving wild game\, while dispelling food preservation myths and unsafe practices of the past. \nWhen: Mon.\, Oct. 2\, 2023\n(Noon – 1:30 p.m. ET) \nFormat:  Live Online via Zoom \nIn recent years\, there has been increasing interest in home food preservation. Canning\, freezing\, and drying are preservation methods that allow you to enjoy the fruits of your hunt all year long. While these methods of home food preservation have existed for centuries\, we have learned a lot about the science behind these practices in recent years. \nThe Home Food Preservation series will provide you with the scientific background\, preparation tips\, and safe processing methods to preserve food at home. \nWho is this for? \n\nNew home food preservers\nExperienced home food preservers\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nThe basics of using a pressure canner\, based on current USDA canning guidelines\, to can low-acid foods such as meat\nHow a pressure canner works\, and canning safety\nCuring and smoking game meat safely\nBest practices to ensure top quality frozen meat\nDrying meat safely and troubleshooting problems when making jerky\n\nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. \nRegistrants will also receive access to the webinar recording. \nRegistration Deadline: September 29\, 2023 11:59 p.m. ET
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/home-food-preservation-wild-game/2023-10-02/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/wild-preservation.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230928
DTSTAMP:20260527T121049
CREATED:20230426T153458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T153458Z
UID:10000159-1695772800-1695859199@www.growtogetherberks.com
SUMMARY:Transitioning Land to a New Generation: Getting Started
DESCRIPTION: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 Started builds on our previous Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program\, or BFRDP\, grant project\, Farmland for the Next Generation. It is part of many ongoing\, multi-faceted partnerships with organizations committed to helping beginning producers succeed. \nThis is an on-demand webinar. Available any day until:\nNovember 1\, 202311:59 p.m. \nViewing in Eastern Time\nFormat: On-Demand Webinar \nWe are honored to work among such colleagues and are excited to create this adaptable and innovative resource. An attorney from Penn State Law will also be in attendance to provide legal guidance. \nWho is this for? \n\nNew and beginning farmers\nTransitioning farmers\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nNavigate the complex financial\, legal\, and interpersonal issues involved in land and business transfer\nAddress three paths to land access: leasing\, purchasing\, and receiving land through inheritance or gift\n\nThis event is part of an American Farmland Trust curriculum. \nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the on-demand webinar. \nRegistration Deadline: November 1\, 2023 @ 11:59 p.m.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/transitioning-land-to-a-new-generation-getting-started/2023-09-27/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Farmer-Transition.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T113000
DTSTAMP:20260527T121049
CREATED:20230829T123615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T123615Z
UID:10000314-1695722400-1695727800@www.growtogetherberks.com
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL WEBINAR  Hiring and Retention: Building and Preserving Team Trust
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE WEBINAR \nTrust 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 about stages of team development and suggested leadership strategies for each stage. They will also learn about trust-busting communication\, develop skills that help build trust\, understand trustworthiness\, receive tips for using components of trustworthiness\, and learn how to improve trust-based collaboration using strategic thinking. \nEVENT DETAILS \nParticipate in this complimentary webinar to gain insights on effective leadership strategies and the various stages of team development. \nWHEN \nSeptember 26\, 2023\n10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. EST \nAbout the Series \nAn effective hiring and retention plan can save an organization from costly losses in productivity and turnover. High-retention workplaces tend to employ more engaged workers who\, in turn\, get more done. \nWho is this for? \n\nFarmer Owners\nManagers and Leads\nAnyone who leads a team\nAnyone who is a member of a team\nMentors\nSupervisors\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nThe stages of team development\nTeam member roles\nLeading teams through each stage\nTeam disrupters\nImportance of trust in team development\nTrust-busting communication\nImproving trust-based collaboration\n\nThis event is being offered at no charge to participants thanks to funding provided by a USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant. \nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. \nRegistrants will also receive access to the webinar recording. \nRegister By: September 26\, 2023 11:30 a.m.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/virtual-webinar-hiring-and-retention-building-and-preserving-team-trust/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/hiring.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230925T133000
DTSTAMP:20260527T121049
CREATED:20230609T141837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T141837Z
UID:10000199-1695643200-1695648600@www.growtogetherberks.com
SUMMARY:Home Food Preservation: Introduction to Drying
DESCRIPTION:Learn about today’s recommended methods for home food preservation while dispelling food preservation myths and unsafe practices of the past. \nWhen:\nMonday\, Sep. 25\, 2023 | Noon – 1:30 p.m.\nRegistration deadline: Sept. 22\, 2023 | 11:59 p.m.\nHome Food Preservation: Introduction to Drying will explain the scientific reasoning behind today’s recommended methods for drying products while dispelling food preservation myths and unsafe practices of the past. In recent years\, there has been increasing interest in home food preservation. Drying is one method of home food preservation that allows you to enjoy seasonal foods all year long. While this method of home food preservation has existed for centuries\, we have learned a lot about the science behind this practice in recent years. The ​Home Food Preservation​​ series of webinars will provide you with the scientific background\, preparation tips\, and safe processing methods to preserve food at home. Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. Registrants will also receive access to the webinar recording. \nWhat will you learn? \n\nThe basic principles behind drying fruits\, vegetables\, herbs\, and meat to assure a safe product\nVarious methods of drying including oven drying\, using a dehydrator\, microwave drying\, and air drying\nPretreatment steps such as blanching and anti-darkening soaking solutions to ensure a quality product\nFood safety considerations when processing jerky\nWhat to look for when buying a dehydrator\nIdeas for using dehydrated foods\n\nWe hope you can join us!
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/home-food-preservation-introduction-to-drying/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/drying.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T100000
DTSTAMP:20260527T121049
CREATED:20230814T124911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T124911Z
UID:10000292-1695200400-1695204000@www.growtogetherberks.com
SUMMARY:Fencepost Fundamentals: Winter Cover Crop Species
DESCRIPTION:About the webinar \nThis webinar series will explore agriculture and farming practices commonly used in Pennsylvania and throughout the Northeast\, focusing on winter cover crops. Topics include species biology\, choosing the best species\, establishment and termination methods\, and the impact of cover crops on soil fertility. \nEvent details \nNot just cereal rye—learn about winter-hardy cover crop species that farmers successfully use in Pennsylvania during this webinar. \nWhen \nSept. 20\, 2023 | 9 a.m.-10 a.m. \nWho is this for? \n\nAg Conservation Professionals\nNew or beginning Crop Consultants\nNew or beginning Ag Professionals\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nCommonly grown winter cover crop species in Pennsylvania\nSeeding rate\, dates\, and depths for winter cover crop species\nBenefits and drawbacks to each species\nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.\n\nRegistrants will also receive access to the webinar recording. \nRegister by\nSept. 20\, 2023\, 10 a.m.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/fencepost-fundamentals-winter-cover-crop-species/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Winter-Cover-Crop.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T121049
CREATED:20230821T125954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T125954Z
UID:10000305-1694779200-1694782800@www.growtogetherberks.com
SUMMARY:Socially Raised Calves: Pair Housing--VIRTUAL WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE WEBINAR \nRaising healthy calves is a crucial aspect of any dairy operation\, as a herd’s future depends on its calves’ health. Ensuring that these calves receive the healthiest start possible and continue to receive proper nutrition benefits both the calf and the dairy farm’s profitability. This virtual event is the first in a series that will discuss socially raised dairy calves. Melissa Cantor\, along with Hayley Springer\, will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of calves raised in paired housing systems. This includes but is not limited to social benefits\, nutritional requirements\, current research on paired housing\, and upcoming mandates that may change how calves are raised in the United States. \nEVENT DETAILS \nThis workshop will cover the benefits and drawbacks of raising calves in paired housing systems. The session will last for one hour. \nWHEN \nSeptember 15\, 2023\nNoon – 1 p.m. \nWho is this for? \n\nIndustry representatives\nDairy Farm Owners\nDairy Farm Employees\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nSocial benefits of paired housing\nMeeting the nutritional needs of calves in paired housing\nCurrent research on pair housing of dairy calves\n\nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. \nRegistrants will also receive access to the webinar recording. \nRegister By: September 14\, 2023 11:59 p.m.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/socially-raised-calves-pair-housing-virtual-workshop/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Social-Calves.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T121049
CREATED:20230821T130110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T130110Z
UID:10000304-1694692800-1694696400@www.growtogetherberks.com
SUMMARY:Legal Considerations for Retail Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Time & Location\nMonday\, Sep. 14\nNoon – 1 p.m.\nZoom \nAbout the Event\nThis webinar will review some essential local government legal considerations in the start-up and/or operation of a retail farm market\, including zoning\, uniform construction code and other common municipal government issues. We’ll also review the licensing required by state law to operate a retail food store. Lastly\, time permitting\, we’ll cover some insurance basics unique to conducting food sales \nBrook Duer joined Penn State Law’s Center for Agricultural and Shale Law as a staff attorney in 2019. Prior to that\, he was an attorney with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture for 12 years\, serving 8 of those years as Chief Counsel to the agency and supervising the agency’s legal office. Prior to that\, Brook practiced law in Lancaster County for 18 years. Brook received a B.S. in Communications from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. \nHosted with the PA SBDC Agriculture Center of Excellence. Sponsored in part by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/legal-considerations-for-retail-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC Gannon Univeristy":MAILTO:gannonsbdc@gannon.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T100000
DTSTAMP:20260527T121049
CREATED:20230814T125122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T125122Z
UID:10000291-1694595600-1694599200@www.growtogetherberks.com
SUMMARY:Fencepost Fundamentals: Cover Crop Benefits
DESCRIPTION:About the webinar \nWhy should farmers plant cover crops? Increase your knowledge and comprehension of the numerous benefits of cover crops\, which include but are not limited to their positive impacts on soil conservation\, soil health\, nutrient management\, and much more. By incorporating cover crops into your agricultural practices\, you can enhance the overall health and fertility of your soil\, reduce soil erosion\, improve water quality\, and promote biodiversity. Additionally\, cover crops can help to suppress weeds\, pests\, and diseases\, while also providing valuable forage for livestock. With their many advantages\, cover crops are an essential component of sustainable agriculture and can play a crucial role in ensuring the long-term health and productivity of your land. \nEvent details \nParticipate in a one-hour webinar to gain insights into the advantages of cover crops. \nWhen \nSept. 13\, 2023 | 9 a.m.-10 a.m. \nWho is this for? \n\nAg Conservation Professionals\nNew or beginning Crop Consultants\nNew or beginning Ag Professionals\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nCover crop impacts on soil conservation\nCover crop impacts on soil health and biology\nCover crop impacts on weed suppression\nCover crop impacts on nutrient management\nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.\nRegistrants will also receive access to the webinar recording.\n\nRegister by\nSept. 13\, 2023\, 10 a.m.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/fencepost-fundamentals-cover-crop-benefits/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Cover-Crop.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230914
DTSTAMP:20260527T121049
CREATED:20230426T153458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T153458Z
UID:10000158-1694563200-1694649599@www.growtogetherberks.com
SUMMARY:Transitioning Land to a New Generation: Getting Started
DESCRIPTION: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 Started builds on our previous Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program\, or BFRDP\, grant project\, Farmland for the Next Generation. It is part of many ongoing\, multi-faceted partnerships with organizations committed to helping beginning producers succeed. \nThis is an on-demand webinar. Available any day until:\nNovember 1\, 202311:59 p.m. \nViewing in Eastern Time\nFormat: On-Demand Webinar \nWe are honored to work among such colleagues and are excited to create this adaptable and innovative resource. An attorney from Penn State Law will also be in attendance to provide legal guidance. \nWho is this for? \n\nNew and beginning farmers\nTransitioning farmers\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nNavigate the complex financial\, legal\, and interpersonal issues involved in land and business transfer\nAddress three paths to land access: leasing\, purchasing\, and receiving land through inheritance or gift\n\nThis event is part of an American Farmland Trust curriculum. \nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the on-demand webinar. \nRegistration Deadline: November 1\, 2023 @ 11:59 p.m.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/transitioning-land-to-a-new-generation-getting-started/2023-09-13/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Farmer-Transition.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230905T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230905T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T121049
CREATED:20230821T130236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T130236Z
UID:10000303-1693915200-1693918800@www.growtogetherberks.com
SUMMARY:Social Media 101: For Agricultural Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Time & Location\nTuesday\, Sep. 05\nNoon – 1 p.m.\nZoom \nAbout the Event\nJoin the Gannon University SBDC and the PA SBDC Center of Excellence for a lunch and learn session focused on social media marketing. Kara Riccioni will be presenting on consumer buying trends\, the push towards social media marketing\, and some best practices to implement as you develop\, launch\, or increase your social media presence for your ag business. Additionally\, hear from Jodi Gauker of Gauker Farms as she discusses what she has learned as she developed an engaged social media following to help promote her product and family farming in SE Pennsylvania. \nJodi Gauker is a Business Development Extension Educator with Penn State Extension. In addition to her role with Penn State\, she is the Agriculture Project Director for Chester County Economic Development Council where she directs the AgConnect Industry Partnership\, connecting farmers and agribusiness owners with the training\, resources\, and financing they need to successfully grow their business\, and providing opportunities for youth to explore careers in agriculture. With her education at Penn State and Texas A&M Universities and work experience\, Jodi brings practical knowledge to her position – she and her husband\, Lee\, are the 9th generation to continue Gauker Farms in Fleetwood\, Berks County. On the weekends\, you may find her at a local farmers’ market or teaching 10th generation\, Callie\, all about life on the farm. Jodi is the Chairwoman of the Berks County Planning Commission\, a director of Berks Agricultural Resource Network\, PA Farm Link\, and PA Beef Council; and a member of Berks Southeast Cattlemen’s Association and Penn State Stockmen’s Club. https://www.facebook.com/GaukerFarms/ \nKara grew up on a small livestock farm in Central NJ where her family still raises and markets breeding sheep and freezer lamb\, beef\, and pork. She was an active member of the local 4H program and competitively showed breeding sheep and market cattle on a national level as a junior. She attended Penn State University and studied Agribusiness Management specializing in Economics with minors in Agronomy and Animal Sciences. Kara received her Master of Science degree in Animal Science focused in Ruminant Nutrition from the University of Kentucky prior to accepting a position as a technical specialist with a regional seed company in Pennsylvania. She completed her Master of Business Administration specializing in Food and Agribusiness at Delaware Valley University before transitioning into her current role as Director of Agricultural Business Development with the Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers. At the PA SBDC she focuses her efforts on client business plan development\, financial analysis\, and agriculture business education. Kara is a member of the American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists (2020) and an International Farm Transition Network Certified Farm Succession Coordinator (2022). She and her fiancé\, Nick\, (and their blue heeler pup\, Bentley) currently raise and show Simmental cattle for breeding stock and feeder calves and continue to help with both their families’ agricultural businesses and farming operations. \nHosted with the PA SBDC Agriculture Center of Excellence. Sponsored in part by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/social-media-101-for-agricultural-businesses/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL WORKSHOP  Farmers Market Manager Forum
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE WEBINAR \nThe Farmers Market Manager Forum is a meeting in which managers can discuss issues and share best practices with one another for improving their markets. \nEVENT DETAILS \nThis forum is held on the last Wednesday of every month. Support for this program comes from the Farmers Market Promotion Program Grant from the Agricultural Marketing Service of the USDA. \nWHEN \nWed.\, Aug. 30\, 2023\n(3 p.m. – 4 p.m. ET) \nWho is this for? \n\nThis event is for farmer’s market managers.\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nAttendees are encouraged to bring their questions and to participate in open discussion\nParticipants will learn from each other\n\nThis event is being offered at no charge to participants. \nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. \nRegistrants will also receive access to the webinar recording. \nRegister By: August 30\, 2023 4 p.m.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/virtual-workshop-farmers-market-manager-forum/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230831
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SUMMARY:Transitioning Land to a New Generation: Getting Started
DESCRIPTION: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 Started builds on our previous Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program\, or BFRDP\, grant project\, Farmland for the Next Generation. It is part of many ongoing\, multi-faceted partnerships with organizations committed to helping beginning producers succeed. \nThis is an on-demand webinar. Available any day until:\nNovember 1\, 202311:59 p.m. \nViewing in Eastern Time\nFormat: On-Demand Webinar \nWe are honored to work among such colleagues and are excited to create this adaptable and innovative resource. An attorney from Penn State Law will also be in attendance to provide legal guidance. \nWho is this for? \n\nNew and beginning farmers\nTransitioning farmers\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nNavigate the complex financial\, legal\, and interpersonal issues involved in land and business transfer\nAddress three paths to land access: leasing\, purchasing\, and receiving land through inheritance or gift\n\nThis event is part of an American Farmland Trust curriculum. \nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the on-demand webinar. \nRegistration Deadline: November 1\, 2023 @ 11:59 p.m.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/transitioning-land-to-a-new-generation-getting-started/2023-08-30/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T121049
CREATED:20230711T121320Z
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SUMMARY:Why We Should Be Making Small Pruning Cuts -- Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE WEBINAR \nDetails Branch failure can be caused by wind\, ice\, snow\, or a climber aloft. Such breakage can result in costly property damage\, personal injury\, power outages\, or blocked roads. Join us as we explore how loads move through the vulnerable region of a branch union/fork. We then discuss the biology around why small cuts are better than larger cuts and the impacts of decay on wound closure after pruning. \nEVENT DETAILS \nJoin us for a one-hour webinar where you can earn SAF credits\, ISA credits\, and a Certificate of Attendance. \nWHEN \nTuesday\, Aug. 29\nNoon – 1 p.m. \nWho is this for? \n\nMunicipal managers\, foresters\, and arborists\nOthers interested in urban and community forestry\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nUnderstand how a branch deals with loading throughout the tree structure\nLearn how small cut closure reduces the likelihood of decay and later structural failure\n\nCredits Available \nA fee may be associated with the below credits. See the Fees tab for details. \nSociety of American Foresters CFE Credits (pending approval)\nInternational Society of Arboriculture Credits\nCertificate of Attendance for Professionals and Others to Self-Report\nPeer Volunteer/Master Gardener Update Training\nThank you to our partners: US Forest Service\, State and Private Forestry; Pennsylvania DCNR\, Bureau of Forestry; and Pennsylvania TreeVitalize Program\, Pennsylvania Community Trees. \nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. \nRegistrants will also receive access to the webinar recording. \nRegister By: August 29\, 2023 1:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/why-we-should-be-making-small-pruning-cuts-virtual-workshop/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Small-Cuts.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230828T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230828T150000
DTSTAMP:20260527T121049
CREATED:20230804T142009Z
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UID:10000266-1693227600-1693234800@www.growtogetherberks.com
SUMMARY:Communicating with Farmers Under Stress; Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE WEBINAR \nJoin Extension Educators for this event for professionals who serve the agricultural industry and work with farmers and their families. This webinar will help ag professionals recognize the signs of stress and how to communicate with and respond to farmers and their family members when they need assistance. \nEVENT DETAILS \nThis complimentary webinar will be held to discuss effective communication strategies with farmers who may be experiencing stress and require assistance. \nWHEN \nAugust 28\, 2023\n1 p.m. – 3 p.m. \nWho is this for? \n\nAg Professionals\nFarm Employees\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nHow to identify signs of stress\nDiscover tips for handling stress on the job and when working with clients\nBecome aware of resources available for you or your clients\n\nThis event is being offered at no charge to participants. \nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. \nRegistrants will also receive access to the webinar recording. \nRegister By: August 27\, 202311:59 PM
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/communicating-with-farmers-under-stress-virtual-workshop/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Farmers-under-stress.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230824T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230824T133000
DTSTAMP:20260527T121049
CREATED:20230609T142032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T142032Z
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SUMMARY:Home Food Preservation: Fermented Pickles and Sauerkraut
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn the process of fermenting pickles and sauerkraut! \nWhen: Thursday\, Aug. 24\, 2023 | Noon – 1:30 p.m.\nRegistration deadline: Aug. 24\, 2023 | 1:30 p.m.\nHome Food Preservation: Fermented Pickles and Sauerkraut will explain the scientific reasoning behind today’s recommended methods for fermenting and processing pickles and sauerkraut\, while dispelling food preservation myths and unsafe practices of the past. In recent years\, there has been increasing interest in home food preservation. Fermenting pickles and sauerkraut is a great way to enjoy seasonal foods all year long. While this method of home food preservation has existed for centuries\, we have learned much about the science behind these practices in recent years. The ​Home Food Preservation ​series of webinars will provide you with the scientific background\, preparation tips\, and safe processing methods to preserve food at home. \nWhat will you learn? \n\nThe basics of water bath and atmospheric steam canning for processing fermented products\nThe important role acid plays in fermentation\nUse of optional ingredients\nFermented pickles\nSauerkraut
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/home-food-preservation-fermented-pickles-and-sauerkraut/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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