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SUMMARY:Field Crop Recertification School
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP \nThe Field Crop Recertification School program offers commercial and private pesticide applicators the opportunity to earn recertification credits and provides certified crop advisors with continuing education credits. The category sessions will focus on agronomic pest issues in corn\, soybean\, small grains\, and forage crops. \nWHEN \nSeptember 17\, 2025\n(8:00 AM-3:30 PM) \nWHERE \nSoutheast Agricultural Research and Extension Center\n1446 Auction Rd\nManheim\, PA 17545\nRegister By: September 16\, 2025\nSee event fee details. \nWho is this for? \nCommercial and public pesticide applicators\nPrivate pesticide applicators\nCertified crop advisors\nWhat will you learn? \nWeed management of agronomic crops\nDisease management of corn and soybeans\nAgronomic management of soybeans and wheat\nPesticide safety education\nEarn Credits \n6 CORE\n6 PC\, 01\, 18\nCredits will also be available for pesticide applicators in Maryland and New Jersey\, pending approval. \nRegistering before the event is encouraged and appreciated! \nRegister By\nSeptember 16\, 2025
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/field-crop-recertification-school-3/
LOCATION:Penn State Southeast Research and Extension Center\, 1446 Auction Rd\, Manheim\, 17545\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Penn State Extension":MAILTO:DeptofAg@countyofberks.com
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SUMMARY:Farming for Success
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP \nPenn State Extension and the Penn State Southeast Agricultural Research & Extension Center (SEAREC) are hosting an agronomic field day for farmers\, industry representatives and other agricultural professionals. The field day promises to be an informative event featuring a wide range of crop production topics. You can see research plots in the field\, learn from Penn State and Ag industry professionals and visit with industry sponsors. \nWHEN \nAugust 21\, 2025\n(9:00 AM-3:45 PM) \nWHERE \nPenn State Southeast Research and Extension Center\n1446 Auction Rd\nManheim\, PA 17545\nRegister By: August 19\, 2025\nSee event fee details. \nPenn State Extension’s Heart Disease team will provide information on heart health screening. Stop by their table to sample a tasty recipe and learn a few tips to improve your heart health! \nWho is this for? \nFarmers\nAgricultural industry representatives\nAgricultural professionals\nWhat will you learn? \nCurrent research and best management recommendations\nConsiderations to promote high-yielding production systems\nHandling manure during animal disease outbreaks\nSeasonal updates on the weather and forecast\nEarn Credits \nCertified Crop Advisor (CCA)  – 4 Credits\nPA Nutrient Management (Act 38) – 2.5 Credits\nPA Manure Hauler/Broker – 2.5 Credits\nPA Private Category – 2 Credits\nCat. 01\, 25 – 1 Credit\nRegistering before the event is encouraged and appreciated! \nRegister By\nAugust 19\, 2025
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/farming-for-success-2/
LOCATION:Penn State Southeast Research and Extension Center\, 1446 Auction Rd\, Manheim\, 17545\, United States
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SUMMARY:Field Crop Recertification School
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP \nThe Field Crop Recertification School program offers commercial and private pesticide applicators the opportunity to earn recertification credits and provides certified crop advisors with continuing education credits. The category sessions will focus on agronomic pest issues in corn\, soybean\, small grains\, and forage crops. \nEVENT DETAILS \nJoin us for a one-day workshop focused on the management of weeds\, agronomic crops\, and pesticide safety. This workshop provides an opportunity to earn recertification credits while learning about the latest techniques and best practices in the field. \nWHEN \nSeptember 17\, 2024\n(8:00 AM-3:30 PM) \nWHERE \nSoutheast Agricultural Research and Extension Center\n1446 Auction Rd.\nManheim\, PA 17545\nRegister By: September 16\, 2024\nSee event fee details. \nWho is this for? \nCommercial and public pesticide applicators\nPrivate pesticide applicators\nCertified crop advisors\nWhat will you learn? \nWeed management of agronomic crops\nDisease management of corn and soybeans\nAgronomic management of soybeans and wheat\nPesticide safety education\nEarn Credits \n6 Core\n6 PC\n6 Cat. 01\n6 Cat. 18\nCredits will also be available for pesticide applicators in Maryland and New Jersey\, pending approval. \nSpace is limited.  Registering before the event is encouraged and appreciated! \nRegister By\nSeptember 16\, 2024
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/field-crop-recertification-school-2/
LOCATION:Penn State Southeast Research and Extension Center\, 1446 Auction Rd\, Manheim\, 17545\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Penn State Extension":MAILTO:DeptofAg@countyofberks.com
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SUMMARY:Cover Crop Walk
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP \nCover crops provide valuable fill during fallow periods between other crops. While double-crop soybeans are an option\, they are by no means your only choice! Join us for an insightful crop walk where we explore a variety of summer cover crop options. Learn from your peers and Extension experts as they share tips for diversifying crop rotations and maximizing your farm’s potential. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and network with fellow farmers! \nEVENT DETAILS \nDuring this two-hour twilight crop walk\, we will visit some demonstration plots to observe different species and mixes. Please dress according to the weather\, and wear shoes suitable for walking and standing. \nWHEN \nAugust 22\, 2024\n(6:00 PM-8:00PM) \nWHERE \nSoutheast Ag Research and Extension Center\n1446 Auction Rd.\nManheim\, PA 17545\nRegister By: August 21\, 2024\nThis event is free of charge.  \nWho is this for? \nFarmers interested in summer cover crops\nFarmers interested in diversifying crop rotations\nAg service providers interested in learning more about cover crops\nConservation technicians interested in learning more about cover crops\nWhat will you learn? \nHow different species and mixes performed in demonstration plots\nHow to choose summer cover crops based on your goals\nCover cropping best practices from your peers and Extension educators\nThis event is being offered at no charge to participants. Registering before the event is encouraged and appreciated! \nRegister By\nAugust 21\, 2024
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/cover-crop-walk/
LOCATION:Penn State Southeast Research and Extension Center\, 1446 Auction Rd\, Manheim\, 17545\, United States
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SUMMARY:Farming for Success
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP \nPenn State Extension and the Penn State Southeast Agricultural Research & Extension Center (SEAREC) are hosting an agronomic field day for farmers\, industry representatives and other agricultural professionals. The field day promises to be an informative event featuring a wide range of crop production topics. You can see research plots in the field\, learn from Penn State and Ag industry professionals and visit with industry sponsors. \nEVENT DETAILS \nParticipants of this full-day workshop will have the opportunity to hear two keynote addresses from Extension experts. Topics will include PFAS found in manure\, the latest developments on HPAI in cows\, and the most recent updates on the weather. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet with sponsors from the chemical and seed industries\, local equipment dealers\, agricultural lenders\, and crop production professionals. \nWHEN \nAugust 1\, 2024\n(9:00 AM-3:45 PM) \nWHERE \nPenn State Southeast Research and Extension Center\n1446 Auction Rd\nManheim\, PA 17545\nRegister By: July 30\, 2024\nSee event fee details. \nWho is this for? \nFarmers\nAgricultural Industry Representatives\nAgricultural Professionals\nWhat will you learn? \nCurrent research and best management recommendations\nConsiderations to promote high-yielding production systems\nPFAS chemicals found in manure\, HPAI in cows\nSeasonal updates on the weather and forecast\nTour Tracks \nTour Track 1: Exploring New Horizons with Summer Cover Crops\, Pennsylvania On-farm Soybean Testing Update\, and 2-Pass Herbicide Programs: Pros and Cons.\nTour Track 2: Plant Parasitic Nematodes and their Impact on Plants\, Nitrogen Fertilization and Molasses Application on Grass Hay Production\, and Deploying Only the Pesticides You Need: The Value of IPM\nTour Track 3:  Precision Ag: It Doesn’t Have to be New to be Advanced\, Cover Crop Management Impacts on Soil-applied PRE Herbicides\, and Healthy Streams on Your Farm: Learn About Ways to Keep Farm Streams Healthy and Programs Available to Help.\nSee agenda for more details. \nEarn Credits \nCertified Crop Advisor (CCA)  – 4 Credits\nPA Nutrient Management (Act 38) – 2 Credits\nPA Manure Hauler/Broker – 2 Credits\nPA Private Category – 2 Credits\nCat. 01 – 2 Credits\nThe Farming for Success field day is planned and organized by local members of the Penn State Extension Field and Forage Crop Team. \nRegistering before the event is encouraged and appreciated! \nRegister By\nJuly 30\, 2024
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/farming-for-success/
LOCATION:Penn State Southeast Research and Extension Center\, 1446 Auction Rd\, Manheim\, 17545\, United States
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