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ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Enhance your equine nutrition knowledge with our insightful webinar on evaluating forages, grains, concentrates, and supplements for your horses. Discover how to identify critical information on product packaging and feed tags and navigate marketing claims with informed knowledge. Gain practical strategies for deciphering feed labels and uncovering reliable, publicly available resources…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Vineyard floor management strategies in the eastern United States are shaped by diverse regional conditions, production goals, and local regulations. This session will explore the various factors influencing vineyard floor spaces and offer insights into effective weed control, the integration of cover crops, and tailored approaches for optimizing management. Whether navigating…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Explore practical solutions to common landscaping challenges in our three-part webinar series, tailored for homeowner associations, property managers, grounds maintenance staff, neighborhood groups, and municipalities. This series delves into the consequences of improper planting and maintenance practices—such as planting too deeply, neglecting burlap and twine on B&B stock, or allowing girdling…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Join us for a webinar that explores the world of genetic testing for sheep and goats. Learn about the various commercially available tests, how to collect DNA samples, and the optimal times to test your animals. The session will also help you determine which tests may offer the most value based…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Join us for Expanding Your Retail Farm Market, a comprehensive workshop designed to explore innovative strategies for building and expanding your retail farm market. This event will cover everything from optimizing product displays to leveraging advanced marketing techniques used by seasoned retail operations. Discover how to attract more customers, increase sales,…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Join thousands of citizens committed to making a difference in their communities by becoming a Tree Tender. Through the Tree Tenders® training program, developed by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society in partnership with Penn State Extension Urban Foresters, you'll gain the skills needed to restore and care for your community's tree canopy.…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR The vast majority of landowners have small woodlots less than 10 acres in size. Woods in Your Backyard Series is designed specifically, but not exclusively, for smaller landscapes. Join us to learn how landowners can create and enhance natural areas around their homes while positively influencing the environment by implementing simple…
ABOUT THE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP Discover strategies to navigate the challenges of extreme weather at the Commercial Tree Fruit School, a premier educational program tailored for commercial tree fruit growers and pesticide applicators. This year’s theme, Overcoming Drought and Deluge, addresses the pressing impact of Pennsylvania’s fluctuating climate, from severe droughts to heavy rainfall and exceptional…
Are you a local food producer who is confused by the changing food safety rules? Have you avoided expanding your market, or are you starting a new food venture because it’s not clear how to comply with the regulations? Join The University of Scranton Small Business Development Center as we talk about Your Food Business…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Join Dr. John Wallace for an informative session on interseeding best practices. Gain insights into the benefits and challenges of interseeding, hear updates on local research, and walk away with practical strategies for success on your farm. EVENT DETAILS Moderated by a Penn State Extension field and forage crops educator, this…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Discover the essentials of per- and poly-fluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) in this insightful webinar. Often referred to as "forever chemicals," PFAS are contaminants of emerging concern with significant implications for the environment and agricultural systems. Explore how these substances travel through the environment, their impact on farms, and the challenges they…
$5 Class Fee $10/skein of yarn Come dye skeins of yarn to expand your knowledge of the fiber arts. In this class, you’ll learn about how clothes go from their native states to the vibrant colors that you get to wear every day. Must be 10+ years old. Message us to pre-register.
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