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February 20, 2024 7:00 - 9:00pm EST Free Webinar An analysis of Long-Term Care costs and discussion of strategies to help mitigate risks to farms. Nursing home costs often exceed $150,000 per year, which can cause tremendous financial stress to a farming operation. While there are no easy solutions to long-term care issues, there are…
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP Designed to increase working tree knowledge and professional arborist skills, successful completion of the four-day Arborist Short Course will prepare participants for the ISA Certified Arborist exam and improve their marketability. This certification designates a level of professionalism that most arborists do not have. EVENT DETAILS A comprehensive four-day workshop designed to…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR The Tree Tenders® Training Series program empowers concerned residents to make dramatic strides towards restoring and caring for the tree canopy in their communities. Join thousands of other concerned citizens like yourself. Become a Tree Tender and help increase tree canopy cover in your community. EVENT DETAILS The course is designed for…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR Looking to tap into the power of Instagram? Discover how one of the world’s leading social platforms can help attract more visitors to your market. Participants will gain new skills, including setting up engaging profiles, incorporating hashtags, and having a practical strategy. During this interactive session, participants can turn on their mics,…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR The Land Use Webinar Series, partnered with the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association (PA-APA),is a series of monthly sessions that present in-depth information on land use topics affecting the communities of Pennsylvania. This series benefits land owners, farmers, elected and appointed officials, developers, and community members who are involved in…
ABOUT THE COURSE Interested in running a meat goat operation? Meat Goat Production and Management Home Study Course is for goat producers interested in improving their production practices and ultimately the profitability of their operation. This is a home study course with an additional offering of optional supplemental webinars to review and discuss course materials.…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR Are you thinking about buying a horse? Or have you recently purchased a horse? Whether this is your first horse or your tenth, join us for our 3-week series, Hold Your Horses: What to Know When Buying a New Horse, to learn some tips for purchasing and caring for a new horse.…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR Tomatoes are one of the most profitable vegetable crops for Pennsylvania vegetable growers. To ensure quality fruit and high yields in the field and in protected culture systems growers must be able to effectively manage key diseases, pests, and abiotic disorders. Join Penn State Extension Educator, Tom Ford as he reviews how…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR Explore the future of Alcoholic Beverage Trends in 2024! This session delves into recent shifts and anticipates what's significant in the coming year. Ideal for winemakers, craft producers, distributors, retailers, and enthusiasts. Discover new product insights, consumer habits, evolving flavors, and the next big beverage trends. Join us for an insightful journey…
When: February 22, 2024 (7:00 PM-8:00 PM ET) Registration deadline: February 22, 2024 7:59 p.m. Do you live in one of the more than one million homes and farms in Pennsylvania that get their drinking water from a private well or spring? Do you know what is in your drinking water and how to keep…
ABOUT THE COURSE Interested in running a meat goat operation? Meat Goat Production and Management Home Study Course is for goat producers interested in improving their production practices and ultimately the profitability of their operation. This is a home study course with an additional offering of optional supplemental webinars to review and discuss course materials.…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR Join our insightful webinar as we navigate the diverse strategies of cover crop establishment, comparing the pros and cons of traditional drills, broadcast seeding, inter-seeding, and cutting-edge drone seeding techniques. Explore the nuances of each method and gain valuable insights into optimizing your cover crop success. Our expert speakers will provide a…
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