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ABOUT THE WEBINAR Before we plant a garden or a tree, we must first consider the soil and where we will locate the crop. Living on a Few Acres: Soil Fertility and Garden Layout is designed to help beginning producers understand their soil and know where the best place will be for their garden to…
This selection is for an Online Beginner class on Thursdays from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. These courses will be held on the following Thursdays: 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, and 4/25. Berks History Center is pleased to continue offering in-person and online classes that explore the language and culture of the Pennsylvania…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR Learn from fellow market managers and gain the skills to enhance and improve your farmers' market during the annual Farmers Market Managers Conference! Managers will understand vital information about operating a farmers market and Extension's research regarding markets. EVENT DETAILS Participate in the free annual virtual Farmers Market Managers Conference every Friday…
¿Tiene curiosidad por guardar semillas en su finca o jardín pero no sabe por dónde empezar? Únase a nosotros junto con 18th Wonder Neighborhood Alliance para aprender los conceptos básicos del guardar de semillas, presentados por la fundadora de Sistah Seeds, Amirah Mitchell. Esta clase se centrará en algunos conceptos básicos de la botánica de…
This is a two-part series. Curious about saving seeds on your farm or garden, but don’t know where to start? Join us alongside the 18th Wonder Neighborhood Alliance to learn the basics of seed saving presented by Seed Keeper and Founder of Sistah Seeds, Amirah Mitchell. The class will focus on some basics of crop…
Mark your calendars for Berks Co. Junior Grange's first fundraiser of the year. Sure to be a rockin' time! All proceeds go directly to fund all the fun events the Berks Co. Junior Grange puts on for the kiddos AND community service projects! March 16, 2024 6:30-10 Food and Snacks available for purchase
Join us for three free virtual webinars with Farm Credit Ag Business Consultant, Rob Goodling to learn how QuickBooks Desktop can help you optimize your financial management and become more efficient with your overall business management practices. This series will be offered in afternoon and evening sessions - whichever suits your busy schedule best: March…
Learn how to evaluate farm pond water quality, prevent algae problems, and address wildlife issues for effective pond ecology management. When: March 18, 2024 (12:00 PM-1:00 PM ET) Registration deadline: March 18, 2024 12:59 p.m. Learn about management steps you can take to reduce problems with algae and aquatic plants, water quality, nuisance wildlife, and…
Join us for three free virtual webinars with Farm Credit Ag Business Consultant, Rob Goodling to learn how QuickBooks Desktop can help you optimize your financial management and become more efficient with your overall business management practices. This series will be offered in afternoon and evening sessions - whichever suits your busy schedule best: March…
This selection is for an In-Person Intermediate Class on Tuesdays from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM. These courses will be held on the following Tuesdays: 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, and 4/23. Berks History Center is pleased to continue offering in-person and online classes that explore the language and culture of the Pennsylvania…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR Join us for Funding for Farms Series: Overview of SARE to learn more about the USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) grant program. Extension Educator Nicole Santangelo Thompson serves as the PA State Coordinator for SARE and will lead you through an overview of the program and provide examples of the…
Join the Berks County Department of Agriculture and listen to a lecture about the restoration of Bobb’s Mill, then enjoy lunch and a tour of the restored historic building. This event is free and busing is provided.
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