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.
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Explore the ecological importance of native grasslands in this engaging webinar, tailored for anyone interested in conservation or sustainable landscaping. Participants will learn practical techniques for replacing traditional lawns with native grasses, creating spaces that support biodiversity and attract wildlife. The session will also cover strategies for restoring and maintaining larger…
ABOUT THE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP Designed to aid Pennsylvania dairy producers, this event focuses on creating effective biosecurity plans that align with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Guidelines, to protect herds from HPAI. During this open-house-style event, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a Penn State Extension Dairy Educator in developing your biosecurity plan for…
ABOUT THE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP Earn your Poultry Handling and Transportation Certification in this comprehensive workshop offered in partnership with U.S. Poultry and Egg. Learn best practices for humane poultry handling throughout transport, covering biosecurity, fitness for transport, and emergency management. By completing the course and passing the exam, participants will gain a recognized certificate, equipping…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Pesticide License holders for Category 10, 05, 18, 23, and Private Category are invited to join us for Turf and Ornamentals: Right-of-Way and Weeds—a session dedicated to effective invasive weed control strategies in right-of-way and other sites. Participants will gain insights into application methods and equipment specific to rights-of-way, along with…
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 IN-PERSON WORKSHOP Join livestock educator Taylor Zahn for a small-group Cattle Feeders gathering, where local producers can connect, share insights, and discuss current cattle feeding events and challenges in an informal setting. These quarterly, 'no-agenda' meetings provide a valuable opportunity to network with fellow cattle feeders, veterinarians, nutritionists, and other industry professionals. Snacks…
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 Discover how a growth mindset can transform your career in this engaging workshop. Explore the key differences between fixed and growth mindsets and uncover the science behind fostering a growth-oriented approach. Learn strategies to embrace challenges, leverage positive affirmations, and view effort as a pathway to mastery. Gain practical tools to…
Meet Rashid Poulson, a Brooklyn Native and Director of Horticulture at Brooklyn Bridge Park (BBP)! Rashid began working at Brooklyn Bridge Park in 2012 and worked his way up from being a gardener to becoming the Director of Horticulture in 2022. He'll tell us how his team works together to create a beautiful park where…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Thinking about serving on your school board, borough council, or township board? Toss Your Hat in the Ring, a webinar from Penn State Extension, offers an essential guide to local government in Pennsylvania. Explore the responsibilities of township supervisors, borough council members, and school board directors, and learn how to run…
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 LIVE WEBINAR Join us for an in-depth presentation on effective strategies to manage bacterial diseases in tomato production while ensuring safe pesticide applications. Learn best practices to protect plant health, minimize disease impact, and maintain safe, responsible pesticide use. Ideal for growers and agricultural professionals, this session provides practical guidance to support healthier…
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