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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED BY THE HOST The original date of B.A.R.N.’s Bountiful Berks Banquet and Awards Ceremony (Monday, Dec. 4, 2023) has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 21, 2024, to celebrate National Ag Week! Please SAVE THE DATE! We will return to Leesport Farmers Market. This event helps us raise money to continue…
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 COURSE Interested in running a meat goat operation? Meat Goat Production and Management Home Study Course is for goat producers interested in improving their production practices and ultimately the profitability of their operation. This is a home study course with an additional offering of optional supplemental webinars to review and discuss course materials.…
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…
Date: Friday, March 22, 2024 Time: 12-1 p.m. EST Location: Live Webinar: www.centerfordairyexcellence.org/MarchPYP Event Host: Center for Dairy Excellence and USDA Want to receive a simple reminder the morning of the webinar? Consider signing up for text alerts. We’ll text you a reminder the morning of the event and include the webinar link and dial-in…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR Explore the fundamental principles of poultry welfare auditing and gain valuable insights by delving into examples from widely employed layer audits. This informative session will provide an in-depth understanding of the essentials, offering a comprehensive perspective on poultry welfare assessment. EVENT DETAILS The webinar is free and will delve into poultry welfare…
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…
Discover gardening secrets with Penn State Master Gardeners! From monarch butterflies to composting, our session empowers enthusiasts. Join us for vibrant gardens and expert insights! When: March 23, 2024 (10:00 AM-12:00 PM) Where: Penn State Extension Berks County 1238 County Welfare Rd Leesport, Pennsylvania 19533 View Map Registration deadline: March 23, 2024 10:00 a.m. About…
Join us March 23rd at Saucony Creek Brewery in Kutztown for “Barrels and Beer” a rain barrel workshop. Enjoy a delicious Saucony Creek Brew while painting a rain barrel to take home. Pre-registration required! To register and for more information contact Jennifer at Jennifer.brooks@berkscd.com $40 per 1st person; $10 for each additional person
The 59th Annual Shade Tree Symposium will be held March 25-26, 2024 at the Lebanon Valley Expo Center in Lebanon, PA. In addition to providing continuing education for arborists, urban foresters, and other green industry professionals, the in-person meeting will include networking opportunities and a trade show. This symposium, hosted by the Penn-Del Chapter of…
Come hang out on the farm with us! Children are $10/child (children under 1 are free) & adults are free! We will have our rabbit, cow, & pig available to pet. Plus we have lots of great things for kids to enjoy... --Cozy Coupe Alley --Corn Pit --Vegetable Table Sorting Activity --Egg Collecting Activity --Dirt…
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…
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