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Date: 3/19/2025 Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT) Status: Open - 187 places remaining Registration Deadline: 3/19/2025 8:00 AM (EDT) Fee: No Fee Point of Contact: Jeanne Best (814) 393-2060 Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Training Topics: Agriculture, Business Financing, Business Start-up/Preplanning, Managing a Business Description: Join the Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center Agriculture…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Explore the future of energy in Pennsylvania with an in-depth comparison of nuclear, solar, natural gas, and wind as primary power sources. This engaging presentation examines the advantages and challenges of each, analyzing key factors such as capacity factor, base load power, and regional suitability. Gain insight into how these energy…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Is your stream getting deeper or wider? Are you losing land every time it rains? If your streambanks are changing rapidly, you’re not alone—and there’s something you can do about it. Join Penn State Extension’s Backyard Stream Repair Series to learn simple, affordable techniques to stabilize your streambank and protect your…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Lameness is one of the leading causes of poor performance in sport horses, making a thorough understanding of injury diagnosis and recovery essential for equine athletes to perform at their best. This engaging series delves into the anatomy and physiology of soft tissue, explores common injuries, and explains the stages of…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Enhance your farmers market with insights from experienced market managers and supporting organizations during the annual Farmers Market Managers Conference. This engaging series offers practical strategies, key operational insights, and the latest Extension research to help you strengthen and improve your market. Whether you're a new or seasoned manager, these sessions…
ABOUT THE HYBRID WORKSHOP Whether you have an established small poultry flock or are considering starting one, knowing how to manage a surplus of eggs is essential. This workshop will provide best management practices for food safety and product quality, covering everything from the chicken coop to the kitchen. Participants will learn how to manage…
Date: 3/24/2025 Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT) Status: Open - 46 places remaining Registration Deadline: 3/24/2025 10:00 AM (EDT) Fee: No Fee Point of Contact: Sherrima Sharif Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Training Topics: Accounting/Budget, Cash Flow Management, eCommerce, Managing a Business, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Tax Planning, Woman-owned Businesses Description: Intro to QuickBooks…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR With the 2025 deadline for implementing Countywide Action Plans (CAPs) now behind us, what will become of the agricultural action item goals set by counties within Pennsylvania’s Chesapeake Bay watershed? Join us for an insightful discussion on the outcomes of CAP implementation, learn how counties have been planning and executing their…
ABOUT THE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP Preparing food in large quantities is different than food preparation in the home. Cooking for Crowds: A Volunteer's Guide to Safe Food Handling program helps non-profit organizations and their volunteers understand the risks involved with preparing large volumes of food and the important food safety practices that need to be implemented…
Hands-on workshops will be designed to educate 15-20 producers each on the importance of having and implementing a biosecurity plan. Industry professionals will assist producers in creating individual, customized plans to take home and implement. Biosecurity is a preventive measure to keep diseases out of an operation and prevent the spread. It is a key…
ABOUT THE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP Feeling pressed about bulk density? Attend an informative session near you to learn how to prevent and address soil compaction through a holistic approach. This event will provide practical insights into the causes of compaction and offer solutions for improving soil structure and health. Whether you’re dealing with long-standing compaction issues…
ABOUT THE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP Feeling pressed about bulk density? Attend an informative session near you to learn how to prevent and address soil compaction through a holistic approach. This event will provide practical insights into the causes of compaction and offer solutions for improving soil structure and health. Whether you’re dealing with long-standing compaction issues…
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