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.
Despite the continuous technological innovation that has been developed in the last few decades, weeds still represent a big threat to our agricultural production. It has been estimated that, overall, weeds cause the highest potential crop yield losses, with animal pests and pathogens being less important. In this webinar, you will learn how this holistic…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Join us for the Healthy Hooves, Happy Horse Webinar Series and deepen your understanding of equine hoof care. Perfect for horse owners, farriers, and equine enthusiasts, this series covers anatomy, conformation, lameness, barefoot trimming, corrective shoeing, and more. Learn from expert speakers, engage in interactive Q&A sessions, and gain practical knowledge…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Swine diseases and herd health are critical topics in pig farming, impacting animal welfare, productivity, and the economic viability of swine operations. Effective management of herd health involves understanding, preventing, and controlling various swine diseases. Join Penn State Extension and veterinarians from across the country for a discussion on the resources…
Pre-register at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/qqzzadm before November 1, 2024, to be entered into a drawing. There is no cost to attend, and there will be free refreshments and participation prizes. Agriculture today is changing – only 10% of people who work in agriculture are farmers! The other 90% work in diverse supporting fields such as biotechnology, robotics,…
ACERCA DEL SEMINARIO WEB EN VIVO Los productores avícolas y los profesionales agrícolas están cordialmente invitados a participar en el curso de certificación de bienestar avícola organizado por Penn State Extension. Este programa integral, dirigido por expertos líderes de la industria, profundizará en temas cruciales tanto en los sectores de ponedoras como de aves de…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR So you want to raise beef cattle, sheep, or goats? This introduction to beef, sheep, or goat production is designed for people who are interested in the fundamentals of starting a beef, sheep, or goat enterprise. Topics will include breed selection, feeding, reproduction, health, marketing, pasture, and grazing management. The information…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Join Extension Educators for this event for professionals who serve the agricultural industry and work with farmers and their families. This webinar will help ag professionals recognize the signs of stress and how to communicate with and respond to farmers and their family members when they need assistance. EVENT DETAILS This…
ABOUT THE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP Are you a farmer concerned about achieving your ideal retirement lifestyle while ensuring a smooth business transition to the next generation or operator? If you're unsure about how to cover your retirement expenses or how Social Security and Medicare fit into your plans, the Setting the Stage for Succession: Retirement Planning…
ABOUT THE IN-PERSON CONFERENCE Hosted by the Penn State Extension Dairy Team and planned by a committee of dedicated dairy producers and industry leaders, the Women in Dairy Conference is a wonderful learning and networking opportunity for all women in the dairy industry. EVENT DETAILS Dairy industry experts will share insights on dairy opportunities, protecting…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Discover the potential of winter rye in transforming farm sustainability and ecosystem health in our upcoming webinar. Winter rye is not only a high-performing feedstock for renewable natural gas (RNG) production in digesters, but it also offers a range of on-farm benefits. From enhancing biogas production to serving as forage and…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Farm Sense is a four-session workshop that teaches farmers how to understand financial statements such as the cash flow statement, the balance sheet, and the income statement. EVENT DETAILS A four-week informative webinar focusing on the financials of your farm business. Attendance is required for credit for the USDA Farm Service…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Gain the skills to confidently manage consumer complaints by establishing and maintaining a strong recordkeeping system, essential for small dairy foods processing businesses. This webinar will cover the importance of tracking and addressing complaints, including those on social media, while emphasizing food safety and quality considerations, along with effective communication strategies.…
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