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ABOUT THE WEBINAR Expansion is often viewed as a tangible sign of success and something that a business owner may aspire to. No one plans to expand a business with the expectation of failure. However, there are numerous questions related to marketing, scale, financials, labor, organizational structure, distribution, quality, and regulatory compliance that operators need…
Learn about the basics of safe mushroom foraging with licensed wild mushroom-certified forager Espo Wilcox. By the end of the talk, the audience will have the confidence to identify some of Pennsylvania's most common edible mushrooms and resources to connect with fellow foragers. Event Details Join us for a one-hour informative webinar where we will…
Learn about the basics of safe mushroom foraging with licensed wild mushroom-certified forager Espo Wilcox. By the end of the talk, the audience will have the confidence to identify some of Pennsylvania's most common edible mushrooms and resources to connect with fellow foragers. Event Details Join us for a one-hour informative webinar where we will…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR The Land Use Webinar Series, partnered with the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association (PA-APA),is a series of monthly sessions that present in-depth information on land use topics affecting the communities of Pennsylvania. This series benefits land owners, farmers, elected and appointed officials, developers, and community members who are involved in…
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP Join us for the Advanced Beef Cattle Nutrition course hosted by Penn State Extension. This program is designed for practicing nutritionists working with producers to feed beef cattle. Delve into crucial topics such as protein contributions, starch utilization, and feedlot cattle contracts, essential for optimizing beef production. Our lineup features esteemed speakers…
When: May 16, 2024 (12:00 PM-1:00 PM ET) Registration deadline: May 15, 2024 11:59 p.m. About the Webinar Financial clutter (for example, having miscellaneous receipts everywhere, decades-old financial documents, unnecessary credit cards, or outdated insurance policies) is not always visible but can negatively impact your financial health. Boosting Financial Wellness: Financial Clutter will teach you…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR Join Extension Educators for a 6-week series diving into the Penn State Agronomy Guide. Each week, we'll explore different sections, learn how to use the guide for making informed agronomic decisions, and engage in interactive discussions. EVENT DETAILS Throughout this six-week webinar series, you'll be led through different sections of the Penn…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR This Basics of Hydroponic Leafy Greens Nutrition webinar will delve into the nuances of irrigation water quality and its influence on hydroponic cultivation. Participants will gain insights into the significance of water quality and its implications on the growth and vitality of hydroponically cultivated greens. Moreover, the webinar will outline typical nutrient…
EQUINOX TO EQUINOX Our classes will be held from 9:00 to 4:00 one Saturday per month. Normally, we hold our first and last class very close to the spring and fall equinoxes in March and September. This season, we're extending class another month into October. We want to make more room for harvest time together…
Self-care is not self-ish. One of the biggest hurdles women face is loving ourselves enough to bloom into all we were created to be. We let obligations, doubt, body-image, and other limitations get in the way of living the life we dream of. We lose ourselves in work, family, or insecurities, and one day wake…
A Night for Nature - "Celebrating 50 years of Berks Nature" Join Berks Nature for “A Night for Nature” in celebration of serving our community since 1974. Featuring a locally sourced farm-to-table dinner, live music, silent auction, and more. When: Saturday, May 18th from 6-9PM Where: The Rookery at The Nature Place (575 St. Bernardine…
Come suit up as a beekeeper for a day at Funny Farm Apiaries in Berks County, PA and see how the benefits of having a hive are un-bee-lievable. This workshop is intended for folks who are new to beekeeping or curious about working with bees. We’ll be taking a peek into live hives, explaining what…
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