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SUMMARY:Profitable Meat Marketing: You are raising and selling local meat\, but are you making a profit?
DESCRIPTION:Learn marketing techniques and how to use the NEW Cornell Meat Pricing Tool to develop prices that deliver a profit in every channel. \nPA Farm Link\, in collaboration with Northeastern Risk Management Education\, Cornell University\, and United States Department of Agriculture\, will be hosting a 1-hour educational webinar on Cornell’s newest meat marketing program: The Meatsuite Calculator. \nThe Cornell Meat Price Calculator is an easy-to-use online tool that allows you to develop pricing for carcasses or cuts. Users enter production\, processing\, and marketing costs along with the desired profit\, working through a “1 typical animal” example from their farm. A separate pricing scheme is recommended for each marketing channel\, such as “farmers market” or “restaurant” because each comes with different marketing costs. In the final step for pricing cuts\, individual prices can be altered until the target total value (the sum of all costs and profit goals) is reached. When setting prices\, users should consider the relative speed at which cuts sell in the respective channel and use prices to moderate sales to more closely match yields. \nAll Pennsylvania farmers will have free access to this program for 3-years.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/profitable-meat-marketing-you-are-raising-and-selling-local-meat-but-are-you-making-a-profit/
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SUMMARY:Register Online: 3 Steps to your Profitable Farm
DESCRIPTION:PA Farm Link\, in collaboration with Northeastern Risk Management Education\, are offering a free webinar on February 27\, 2024 to learn how to make your farm business a success through Charlotte Smith’s expert marketing insight. \nCharlotte Smith is THE marketing & mindset coach for farmers. Her year-long coaching program\, 5X Your Farm Sales\, teaches farmers the skills they need to make money on their farms AND live calm\, balanced lives through mindset coaching. \nAs part of the NERME grant\, all Pennsylvanians will receive a free 3-year subscription to Cornell’s Meat Suite pricing tool. We hope that Charlotte’s insights and the meat pricing tool will set you up for future success!
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/register-online-3-steps-to-your-profitable-farm/
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="PA Farm Link":MAILTO:daliving@pafarmlink.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T120000
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SUMMARY:"When it goes wrong: Learning From Others Mistakes" - Case Study Analysis
DESCRIPTION:Join Paul Goeringer from University of Maryland on February 19\, 2024 where he will discuss the importance of updating estate plans through the analysis of an estate planning case study. In this hour long webinar\, he will share the details of a dairy farm family going through the estate planning process\, the errors made along the way\, and how to avoid these mistakes when planning for your own estate. \nPennsylvania Farm Link\, in collaboration with Northeastern Risk Management Education program\, is excited to offer this free webinar. We hope that this webinar provides valuable insight to those involved in estate and succession planning as well as help farm families learn how to avoid these common mistakes when working through the estate or farm succession process. Once you register for this event\, you will receive an email containing the case study that will be discussed at this webinar. We encourage all participants to review the case study prior to the webinar and welcome any conversation that stems from Goeringer’s presentation.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/when-it-goes-wrong-learning-from-others-mistakes-case-study-analysis/
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="PA Farm Link":MAILTO:daliving@pafarmlink.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T200000
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SUMMARY:Living on a Few Acres: Food Preservation\, Webinar
DESCRIPTION:We will present an introductory overview of preserving foods during this informative event. Learn about canning\, freezing\, and drying\, which are all great ways to enjoy seasonal foods all year long. \nWhen:\nThu.\, Apr. 13\, 2023\n(6:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET) \nRegistration deadline: April 13\, 2023\, 8:00 p.m. \nJoin us for Living on a Few Acres: Food Preservation to learn about canning\, freezing\, and drying\, which are all great ways to enjoy seasonal foods all year long. While these home food preservation methods have existed for centuries\, we’ve learned a lot about the science behind these practices in recent years. This event will explain the scientific reasoning behind today’s recommended methods for home food preservation while debunking food preservation myths and unsafe practices. \nAbout the Series\nLiving on a Few Acres is a webinar series developed for the beginning producer or homesteader looking to become more self-sufficient or take the first step in producing a product. These programs are designed to explain the very basic information on how to get started but provide resources with more advanced information as you continue pursuing your goal or hobby. Topics for the series include beekeeping\, syrup making\, soil fertility\, vegetable gardening\, tree and small fruit production\, home food preservation\, backyard greenhouses\, and hydroponic production. \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\nBeginning producers or homesteaders\nThose looking to become more self-sufficient by preserving their own food\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nBasics of freezing and dehydrating foods\nPressure canning fundamentals and safety\nPressure\, water bath\, and atmospheric steam canning using current USDA guidelines
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/living-on-a-few-acres-food-preservation-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Living on a Few Acres: Maple Syrup Production and Beekeeping\, Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join Extension Specialists for the Living on a Few Acres webinar series\, and learn the fundamental information you need to start beekeeping and the production of maple syrup! \nWhen:\nThu.\, Apr. 6\, 2023\n(6:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET) \nRegistration deadline: April 6\, 2023\, 8:00 p.m.\nThe Living on a Few Acres: Maple Syrup Production and Beekeeping Webinar will discuss the basic information you need to begin producing maple syrup and extracting honey. Join us to learn the new techniques and skills you will need to get started! About the Series Living on a Few Acres is a webinar series developed for the Beginning producer or homesteader who is looking to become more self-sufficient or take the first step in producing a product. These two-hour programs are designed to explain the very basic information on how to get started but provide resources with more advanced information as you continue pursuing your goal or hobby. In 2023\, Living on a Few Acres will be split into a spring & fall series. Topics in the spring include beekeeping\, syrup making\, soil fertility\, vegetable gardening\, tree and small fruit production\, home food preservation\, backyard greenhouses\, and hydroponic production. In the fall\, we will return to discuss animal husbandry and home butchering. \nAbout the Series \nLiving on a Few Acres is a webinar series developed for the beginning producer or homesteader looking to become more self-sufficient or take the first step in producing a product. These programs are designed to explain the very basic information on how to get started but provide resources with more advanced information as you continue pursuing your goal or hobby. Topics for the series include beekeeping\, syrup making\, soil fertility\, vegetable gardening\, tree and small fruit production\, home food preservation\, backyard greenhouses\, and hydroponic production. \nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.\nRegistrants will also receive access to the webinar recording. \nWho is this for? \n\nBeginning producers or homesteaders\nThose looking to become more self-sufficient in producing a product\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nBasics of maple syrup production\nManaging a bee colony and equipment\nHoney production\, processing\, and pollination
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/living-on-a-few-acres-maple-syrup-production-and-beekeeping-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Living on a Few Acres: Tree and Small Fruit Production\, Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This event is perfect for anyone with existing trees\, berry plants or looking to start a small orchard or patch. We cover the most basic concepts\, and before you know it\, you will have a fruit harvest from your acreages or backyard. \nWhen:\nThu.\, Mar. 30\, 2023\n(6:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET) \nRegistration deadline: March 30\, 2023\,  8:00 p.m. \nLiving on a Few Acres: Tree and Small Fruit Production is perfect for anyone who has a couple of existing trees or berry plants or is looking to start a small orchard or patch of their own. The presenters will start you off with the most basic concepts\, and before you know it\, you will enjoy a fruit harvest from your own acreages or backyard. \nAbout the Series\nLiving on a Few Acres is a webinar series developed for the beginning producer or homesteader looking to become more self-sufficient or take the first step in producing a product. These programs are designed to explain the very basic information on how to get started but provide resources with more advanced information as you continue pursuing your goal or hobby. Topics for the series include beekeeping\, syrup making\, soil fertility\, vegetable gardening\, tree and small fruit production\, home food preservation\, backyard greenhouses\, and hydroponic production. \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\nBeginning producers or homesteaders\nThose looking to become more self-sufficient in producing tree fruit or small fruit\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nBasics of tree fruit production\nSelecting tree fruit varieties and planting trees\nCultural needs and production methods of small fruit crops
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/living-on-a-few-acres-tree-and-small-fruit-production-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T183000
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SUMMARY:A Do-it-yourself Guide: Converting Your Lawn to a Meadow\, Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This webinar series will guide you through converting a small lawn area into a meadow! Each webinar will cover part of the process\, from determining if a meadow is right for you to troubleshooting your newly planted meadow and more! \nWhen:\nTuesdays\, March 28 – April 11\, 2023\, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.\nRegistration deadline:\nMarch 24\, 2023 by 11:59 p.m. \nAre you tired of your lawn and looking for something new? A Do-it-yourself Guide: Converting Your Lawn to a Meadow will guide you through converting a small lawn area into a meadow. Each session will cover a portion of the process\, from deciding if a meadow is suitable for you to troubleshooting your newly planted meadow and all of the steps in between. \nSpeaker Ryan Davis of the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay will present the new DIY Meadow Conversion guide produced by the Pennsylvania Lawn Conversion Program at the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. \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\nHomeowners with a small lawn\nCurious about their alternatives\nLand managers looking for support for small meadow projects\nAnyone interested in small meadows\nWhat will you learn?\nWhy you might convert your lawn into a meadow\nHow to determine if a meadow is suitable for your site\nHow to prepare for a meadow planting project\nHow to plant a meadow in a former turf grass location\nHow to maintain and troubleshoot a newly planted meadow
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/a-do-it-yourself-guide-converting-your-lawn-to-a-meadow-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T200000
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SUMMARY:Living on a Few Acres: Greenhouse and Hydroponic Production\, Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Covered will be greenhouse fundamentals and the basics of hydroponic vegetable production. We recommend this event for anyone who wants to explore whether growing hydroponic vegetables and adding a greenhouse is right for them. \nWhen:\nThu.\, Mar. 23\, 2023\n(6:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET) \nRegistration deadline: March 23\, 2023\, 8:00 p.m. \nDuring Living on a Few Acres: Greenhouse and Hydroponic Production\, the speakers will discuss greenhouse fundamentals and the basics of hydroponic vegetable production. This event is for people exploring whether adding a greenhouse to their operation or starting to grow vegetables hydroponically makes sense for them. \nAbout the Series\nLiving on a Few Acres is a webinar series developed for the beginning producer or homesteader looking to become more self-sufficient or take the first step in producing a product. These programs are designed to explain the very basic information on how to get started but provide resources with more advanced information as you continue pursuing your goal or hobby. Topics for the series include beekeeping\, syrup making\, soil fertility\, vegetable gardening\, tree and small fruit production\, home food preservation\, backyard greenhouses\, and hydroponic production. \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\nBeginning producers or homesteaders\nThose looking to become more self-sufficient in producing a crop\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nIntroduction to backyard greenhouses\nIntroduction to growing vegetables hydroponically
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/living-on-a-few-acres-greenhouse-and-hydroponic-production-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T180000
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SUMMARY:Living on a Few Acres: Vegetable and Mushroom Production\, Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Take a basic look at numerous methods and techniques in the vegetable and mushroom production world. There will be multiple opportunities for diversifying your knowledge and skills in vegetable and mushroom production. \nWhen:\nThu.\, Mar. 16\, 2023\n(6:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET)\nRegistration deadline: March 16\, 2023\, 8:00 p.m. \nLiving on a Few Acres: Vegetable and Mushroom Production is a basic look at multiple techniques and strategies in the vegetable and mushroom production world. This program will be divided into three sections\, giving you multiple opportunities to diversify your vegetable and mushroom production knowledge and skills. \nWho is this for? \n\nBeginning producers or homesteaders\nThose looking to become more self-sufficient in producing a crop\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nIntroduction to growing vegetables\nIntroduction to growing mushrooms\nUsing cover crops in the home garden
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/living-on-a-few-acres-vegetable-and-mushroom-production-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T200000
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SUMMARY:Designing Efficient Feeding and Handling Facilities for Sheep and Goats
DESCRIPTION:Designing efficient feeding and handling systems for sheep and goats can save producers time and decrease feed waste. Designing Efficient Feeding and Handling Facilities for Sheep and Goats will explore recommended feeder sizes and designs that prevent feed waste and allow for efficient time feeding animals. This session will also explain basic handling system design concepts that will allow producers to quickly and efficiently perform management tasks such as sorting\, deworming and vaccinating. \nWhen:\nTue.\, Mar. 14\, 2023\n(7p.m. – 8 p.m. ET) \nFormat\nLive Online\nvia Zoom \nWho is this for? \n\nSheep Producers\nGoat Producers\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nFeeder sizer recommendations for various sizes or ages\nFeeder designs to prevent waste\nFeeder setup suggestions to facilitate efficient feeding\nHandling system design concepts\n\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. \nRegistration Deadline: March 14\, 2023
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/designing-efficient-feeding-and-handling-facilities-for-sheep-and-goats/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T200000
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SUMMARY:Living on a Few Acres: Soil Fertility and Garden Layout\, Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This event is designed so you can learn where to plant a garden best for it to thrive! Learn about your soil and know where the most suitable place will be for your garden to succeed for years to come. \nWhen:\nThu.\, Mar. 9\, 2023\n(6:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET) \nRegistration deadline: March 9\, 2023\, 8:00 p.m. \nBefore we plant a garden or a tree\, we must first consider the soil and where we will locate the crop. Living on a Few Acres: Soil Fertility and Garden Layout is designed to help beginning producers understand their soil and know where the best place for their garden to thrive for years to come. \nAbout the Series\nLiving on a Few Acres is a webinar series developed for the beginning producer or homesteader looking to become more self-sufficient or take the first step in producing a product. These programs are designed to explain the very basic information on how to get started but provide resources with more advanced information as you continue pursuing your goal or hobby. Topics for the series include beekeeping\, syrup making\, soil fertility\, vegetable gardening\, tree and small fruit production\, home food preservation\, backyard greenhouses\, and hydroponic production. \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\nBeginning producers or homesteaders\nThose looking to become more self-sufficient in producing a crop\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nBasics of soil fertility\nLocating a good site for your garden or orchard\nSetting up a garden
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/living-on-a-few-acres-soil-fertility-and-garden-layout-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
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