Find your next event here, from credit courses to weekend family fun! This calendar is a community effort to benefit farmers and non-farmers alike! Browse events by photo tiles, list, or calendar view. Search by titles, topics, audience or other criteria. Click the event title for more details on each event.
Penn State Extension is holding its annual Master Gardener Fall Plant Sale. Friday, Sept.15, 2023 | 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept.16, 2023 | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. RAIN OR SHINE Perennials, native plants, woody ornamentals, including flowering shrubs and house plants. Drought tolerant plants. Free literature and garden advice. Spotted Lanternfly information.…
We’re so excited to announce the dates for this year’s Hinkelfest at Fireman’s Park in Fredericksburg: Friday, September 15; Saturday, September 16; and Sunday, September 17, 2023! We’ll see you there! 🐣 Proceeds from Hinkelfest benefit these community organizations: American Legion Auxiliary, Fredericksburg Community Association, Fredericksburg Fire Company, Lions Club and Matthews Public Library Hinkelfest…
Join us for our 5th annual Friends & Neighbors Celebration! We'll have lots of free activities and discounts, and we want to spend the day giving back to our local community that has supported us for so many years! You'll be able to enjoy homemade apple cider donuts, fresh cotton candy and popcorn, pumpkin painting…
We’re so excited to announce the dates for this year’s Hinkelfest at Fireman’s Park in Fredericksburg: Friday, September 15; Saturday, September 16; and Sunday, September 17, 2023! We’ll see you there! 🐣 Proceeds from Hinkelfest benefit these community organizations: American Legion Auxiliary, Fredericksburg Community Association, Fredericksburg Fire Company, Lions Club and Matthews Public Library Hinkelfest…
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE Do you want to start a farm, diversify your existing farm or begin an agritourism business? If so, this two-day conference will provide opportunities to explore new business and production practices to help you achieve your goals. The goal of the conference is to help you build and expand your network and…
Twilight Farm Tour at The Berry Farm & Orchard on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Free event includes an Orchard Walk, Food Preservation Presentation, and free B.A.D. Farm Ice Cream. The Berry Farm & Orchard 86 Moselem Church Road Kutztown, PA 19530
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE Do you want to start a farm, diversify your existing farm or begin an agritourism business? If so, this two-day conference will provide opportunities to explore new business and production practices to help you achieve your goals. The goal of the conference is to help you build and expand your network and…
About the webinar This 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. Event details Not just cereal rye—learn about winter-hardy cover…
The goal of this class is to advance the knowledge of English in Pennsylvania agricultural workers, focusing on the poultry industry. Attendees will create a personalized handbook with keywords and phrases that will be identified from the five basic objectives (conversational, safety, job duties, biosecurity, and animal welfare). August 23-October 4, 2023 2 p.m. -…
Berks & Schuylkill Beekeepers Association All are welcome. Topic: Winter Preparation - Feeding, Equipment, etc. by Ed Sharp Club hives inspection at 6 p.m. weather permitting. Club hives are in the back of the Berks Ag Center. Bring your bee suits and tools.
Activities Pick-You- Own Pumpkins, Gourds & Squash Pick-Your-Own Apples Wagon Ride Orchard Tours Make-Your-Own Caramel Apple Children’s Fall Themed Crafts Straw Maze & Corn Kernel Box In the Big Barn Play Area Rope Mazes Pumpkin Tic Tac Toe Apple Checkers Pumpkin Toss Tire Mountain Corn Hole Ring Toss Trike Bale Trail Mini Diggers Watch Fresh…
Mix and Mingle will start at noon. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. Luncheon Banquet will begin at 1 p.m. Please make your banquet reservation to PDPPS office by Sept. 9. Join us at 2:30 p.m. for the coronation at no cost or watch live on our PDPPS Facebook page.
If you have a change to an already submitted event or need to cancel and remove your event on our calendar, please contact DepartmentofAg@CountyofBerks.com
