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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON WORKSHOP  Hay Production
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP \nHay Production workshop will address some of the challenges producers faced last season\, while providing instruction on ways to consistently produce high-quality hay. We hope you can join us for this informative meeting! \nEVENT DETAILS \nThis five-hour workshop will be led by Penn State Extension educators. PDA credits will be available\, and lunch will be provided. \nWHEN \nMarch 11\, 2025\n(9:30 AM-2:30 PM) \nWHERE \nPenn State Extension Lebanon County\n2120 Cornwall Rd\, Suite 1\nLebanon\, PA 17042\nRegister By: March 9\, 2025\nSee event fee details. \nWho is this for? \nFarmers who make hay to sell or for their own use. \nWhat will you learn? \nSoil fertility management\nSpecies selection\nForage weed control\nMinimizing dry matter loss after cutting\nReducing hay drying time\nBest management practices for high-quality baleage\nCosts associated with hay production\nForage testing\nMarketing strategies for hay\nEarn Credits \n1 Cat. 01 (pending approval)\nRegistering before the event is encouraged and appreciated! \nRegister By\nMarch 9\, 2025
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/in-person-workshop-hay-production/
LOCATION:Penn State Extension (Lebanon)\, 2120 Cornwall Road\, Suite 1\, Lebanon\, PA\, 17042\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Penn State Extension":MAILTO:DeptofAg@countyofberks.com
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SUMMARY:Cooking for Crowds: A Volunteer's Guide to Safe Food Handling
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE WORKSHOP \nPreparing food in large quantities is different than food preparation in the home. Cooking for Crowds: A Volunteer’s Guide to Safe Food Handling program helps non-profit organizations and their volunteers understand the risks involved with preparing large volumes of food and the important food safety practices that need to be implemented to ensure a safe event. \nEVENT DETAILS \nAttend this informative in-person workshop to learn how to successfully and safely prepare food for large gatherings.  \nWHEN \nMarch 6\, 2025\n(6:00 PM-9:00 PM) \nWHERE \nPenn State Extension Lebanon County\n2120 Cornwall Rd\nLebanon\, PA 17042\nRegister By: February 27\, 2025\nSee event fee details. \nParticipating Organizations \nAdd your organization here!\n*If your organization is interested in attending\, please see tab\, “Register Your Organization.” \nWho is this for? \nThe program is geared to volunteers preparing food for events such as church fundraisers\, fire company barbecues\, booster club food sales\, and the many other types of events where food is served to the public. \nWhat will you learn? \nVolunteers will learn the causes of foodborne illness as well as safe food handling practices related to: \nPreventing Cross Contamination\nControlling Time and Temperature\nGood Personal Hygiene\nCleaning and Sanitizing\nPlanning a Successful Food Event\nEven if your organization has been doing this for years\, things change and it is important that volunteers are up to date and knowledgeable about rules and regulations governing food safety. Don’t risk your customer’s health or your organization’s reputation. \nCooking for Crowds: A Volunteer’s Guide to Safe Food Handling was developed in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. \nPenn State Extension educators and other faculty serve as instructors and are certified by the National Restaurant Association. All have received training on the most current research on food safety. \nRegister By\nFebruary 27\, 2025
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/cooking-for-crowds-a-volunteers-guide-to-safe-food-handling-3/
LOCATION:Penn State Extension (Lebanon)\, 2120 Cornwall Road\, Suite 1\, Lebanon\, PA\, 17042\, United States
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SUMMARY:Poultry Handling and Transportation Certification
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP \nEarn your Poultry Handling and Transportation Certification in this comprehensive workshop offered in partnership with U.S. Poultry and Egg. Learn best practices for humane poultry handling throughout transport\, covering biosecurity\, fitness for transport\, and emergency management. By completing the course and passing the exam\, participants will gain a recognized certificate\, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to ensure safe\, ethical\, and efficient poultry transportation. \nEVENT DETAILS \nThis 3-hour workshop will be led by a Penn State Extension poultry expert. \nWHEN \nFebruary 10\, 2025\n(3:00 PM-6:00 PM) \nWHERE \nLebanon County Extension Office\n2120 Cornwall Rd.\, #1\nLebanon\, PA 17042\nRegister By: February 6\, 2025\nSee event fee details. \nWho is this for? \nPoultry industry workers seeking to enhance their knowledge of humane handling and transportation practices.\nPoultry transportation companies aiming to improve operational standards and biosecurity measures.\nIndividuals interested in advancing poultry welfare and ensuring ethical transport practices.\nWhat will you learn? \nBest practices for humane handling of poultry before\, during\, and after transport.\nEffective biosecurity measures to protect poultry health.\nMethods for assessing birds’ fitness for transport.\nStrategies for managing emergencies during transportation.\nSpace is limited. Preregistration is required. \nRegister By\nFebruary 6\, 2025
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/poultry-handling-and-transportation-certification/
LOCATION:Penn State Extension (Lebanon)\, 2120 Cornwall Road\, Suite 1\, Lebanon\, PA\, 17042\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Penn State Extension":MAILTO:DeptofAg@countyofberks.com
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SUMMARY:Advanced Sheep and Goat Nutrition School
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE WORKSHOP \nLearn to formulate rations for animals in your sheep flock or meat goat herd. This event will teach you principles of ration balancing and how to interpret a forage analysis report. This information will be used to teach you how formulate rations that meet the nutritional requirements of your animals. Three different computer programs will be demonstrated during the workshop. One program can configure a grain mix and the other two can balance rations for a flock or herd. \nEVENT DETAILS \nParticipate in a one-day workshop that will provide you with an opportunity to review the process of formulating rations that meet the nutritional requirements of your sheep and goats. \nWHEN \nOctober 20\, 2023\n9 a.m. – 3 p.m. \nWHERE \nPenn State Extension Lebanon County\n2120 Cornwall Rd.\, Suite 1\nLebanon\, PA 17042 \nWho is this for? \n\nSheep producers\nMeat goat producers\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nBasic principles of ration balancing\nHow to interpret a forage analysis report\nHow to evaluate forages\nHow to configure a grain mix\nHow to balance a ration using a computer program\n\nRegister By: October 16\, 2023 11:59 p.m.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/advanced-sheep-and-goat-nutrition-school/
LOCATION:Penn State Extension (Lebanon)\, 2120 Cornwall Road\, Suite 1\, Lebanon\, PA\, 17042\, United States
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SUMMARY:Grazing Sheep under Utility-Scale Solar Arrays
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE WORKSHOP \nSheep grazing beneath large-scale solar arrays can provide a valuable source of income for both current and future sheep farmers\, as they can offer vegetation management services and access to additional pasture. \nEVENT DETAILS \nThis workshop is being offered free of charge and will provide a comprehensive overview of the advantages of utilizing sheep grazing as a means of land management beneath large-scale solar arrays. \nWHEN \nOctober 19\, 2023\n7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. \nWHERE \nPenn State Extension Lebanon County\n2120 Cornwall Rd.\nLebanon\, PA 17042 \nWho is this for? \nThis workshop is for sheep producers. \nWhat will you learn? \n\nResults of Cornell solar grazing survey\nHow to overcome barriers to solar grazing\nContract negotiation tips\nSteps to forming a producer-led grazing cooperative\n\nThis event is being offered at no charge to participants. \nRegister By: October 18\, 202311:59 p.m.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/grazing-sheep-under-utility-scale-solar-arrays/
LOCATION:Penn State Extension (Lebanon)\, 2120 Cornwall Road\, Suite 1\, Lebanon\, PA\, 17042\, United States
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SUMMARY:Home Food Preservation: Wild Game
DESCRIPTION:About the workshop \nHome 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. In 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. While these home food preservation methods have existed for centuries\, we have learned a lot about the science behind these practices in recent years. \nEvent details \nAttend this two-hour workshop to learn best practices for preserving wild game. \nWhen \nSept. 28\, 2023 | 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. \nWhere \nPenn State Extension Lebanon County\n2120 Cornwall Road\nLebanon\, PA 17042 \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? \nAnyone interested in learning the basics of food preservation \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\nSpace is limited – preregistration is required! \nRegister By\nSept. 26\, 2023 11:59 p.m.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/home-food-preservation-wild-game-3/
LOCATION:Penn State Extension (Lebanon)\, 2120 Cornwall Road\, Suite 1\, Lebanon\, PA\, 17042\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T030000
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SUMMARY:Spanish for Poultry Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking coworkers and employees regarding poultry welfare\, biosecurity\, work duties and safety. \nWhen:\nThursdays\n(3 p.m. – 5 p.m. ET)\nMar. 16 – Apr. 13\, 2023 \nWhere:\nPenn State Extension Lebanon County\n2120 Cornwall Rd. #1\nLebanon\, Pennsylvania 17042\nView Map\nRegistration deadline:\nMarch 14\, 2023\n11:59 p.m. \nLearn to communicate more effectively with your Spanish-speaking employees and coworkers in the poultry industry regarding four basic objectives: safety\, work duties\, biosecurity and animal welfare. During Spanish for Poultry Professionals\, create a personalized handbook with keywords and phrases that will be identified. Attendees will also be divided into groups to practice speaking with each other\, including role-playing scenarios that may occur on-farm. \nThis event is being offered at no charge to participants.\nPreregistration is required! \nWho is this for?\nPoultry industry professionals who would like to learn how to more effectively communicate with their Spanish-speaking colleagues and employees (emphasis will be on the poultry industry\, but suitable for other agricultural industry professionals)\nThose with basic to intermediate skills in reading\, writing and speaking Spanish \nWhat will you learn?\nVocabulary and how to communicate regarding: \n\nSafety in the workplace\nPoultry welfare\nBiosecurity\nPoultry anatomy\nPoultry management\, health\, and diseases
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/spanish-for-poultry-professionals/2023-03-16/
LOCATION:Penn State Extension (Lebanon)\, 2120 Cornwall Road\, Suite 1\, Lebanon\, PA\, 17042\, United States
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