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ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Join us for an insightful webinar where industry experts and seasoned farmers will share practical strategies and lessons from the 2024 Retail Farm Market Bus Tour, aimed at enhancing market appeal and achieving success in the agricultural retail sector. This event will provide valuable knowledge on effective merchandising techniques, customer engagement…
ABOUT THE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP The Spanish/English Exchange for Animal Ag course is designed for animal agricultural employees who would like to learn either Spanish or English (others welcome, but vocabulary will focus on the animal industries). Native English and Spanish speakers will learn from each other and the instructors through lessons, conversation, and activities. Topics…
14th annual Taste of Kutztown Wine & Beer Festival Fundraiser presented by Kutztown Rotary Saturday, June 8th, 2024 from 11:30am-5:30pm Kutztown Community Park will play host to the Taste of Kutztown Festival, presented by The Kutztown Rotary Club. Attendees can stroll through grass pathways and enjoy the shade while sampling and purchasing tasty foods. They…
Join us in celebrating Valley Milkhouse's 10th birthday! Free and open to the public. Music by the Wallace Brothers, cheese by VMH, food From Lino, craft beverages from Bonn Brewing & Excursion ciders. BYO picnic blankets & chairs. Kid friendly fun. (Kindly leave furry friends at home). THANK YOU for 10 wonderful years in the…
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…
Shearing's done and now there are multiple bags of fleece hanging out in the barn/garage/basement. Now what to do? This seminar will show you how to organize your fiber to get the best product(s) made from it. We will spend some time going over what the mill needs to know so you are prepared to…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Reducing stormwater runoff, minimizing water pollution, conserving water, and supporting wildlife and pollinators are essential components of creating healthy, watershed-friendly properties. These focus areas are central to the Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward Watershed-Friendly certification, developed in collaboration with the Nurture Nature Center. Native plants are integral to the certification…
Date: 6/12/2024 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EDT) Status: Open - 438 places remaining Registration Deadline: 6/12/2024 12:00 PM (EDT) Fee: No Fee Point of Contact: Jeanne Best (814) 393-2060 Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Training Topics: Managing a Business, Other, Tax Planning Description: Running your own business can be rewarding though there are…
Kempton Fair The Kempton Fair is held the third weekend of June on the beautiful grounds of the Kempton Community Center. Our fair features livestock and other exhibits, a midway with kid and adult rides, games and food. There's live music, fireworks, truck and tractor pulls, vendors, crafters and artisans, a beer and wine…
Thursday June 13 2024 Registration open at 4:30 pm Pulls Begin at 6:30 p.m. $20 hook fee $10 annual membership insurance fee for 2024 FARM CLASS TRACTORS MUST HAVE FENDERS! NO EXCEPTIONS! Farm & Enhanced Classes 11,500 13,500 15,500 (8 mph under is Farm Stock. 8.1 mph and higher is Enhanced) 6500 gas Street legal…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Living on a Few Acres: Maple Syrup Production and Beekeeping will discuss the basic information you need to begin producing maple syrup and extracting honey. Join us to learn the new techniques and skills you will need to get started. EVENT DETAILS Discover maple syrup production, pollination, and beekeeping in our…
Kempton Fair The Kempton Fair is held the third weekend of June on the beautiful grounds of the Kempton Community Center. Our fair features livestock and other exhibits, a midway with kid and adult rides, games and food. There's live music, fireworks, truck and tractor pulls, vendors, crafters and artisans, a beer and wine…
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