Pre-register at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/qqzzadm before November 1, 2024, to be entered into a drawing. There is no cost to attend, and there will be free refreshments and participation prizes. Agriculture today is changing – only 10% of people who work in agriculture are farmers! The other 90% work in diverse supporting fields such as biotechnology, robotics,…

ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR So you want to raise beef cattle, sheep, or goats? This introduction to beef, sheep, or goat production is designed for people who are interested in the fundamentals of starting a beef, sheep, or goat enterprise. Topics will include breed selection, feeding, reproduction, health, marketing, pasture, and grazing management. The information…

ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Join Extension Educators for this event for professionals who serve the agricultural industry and work with farmers and their families. This webinar will help ag professionals recognize the signs of stress and how to communicate with and respond to farmers and their family members when they need assistance. EVENT DETAILS This…

ABOUT THE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP Are you a farmer concerned about achieving your ideal retirement lifestyle while ensuring a smooth business transition to the next generation or operator? If you're unsure about how to cover your retirement expenses or how Social Security and Medicare fit into your plans, the Setting the Stage for Succession: Retirement Planning…

ABOUT THE IN-PERSON CONFERENCE Hosted by the Penn State Extension Dairy Team and planned by a committee of dedicated dairy producers and industry leaders, the Women in Dairy Conference is a wonderful learning and networking opportunity for all women in the dairy industry. EVENT DETAILS Dairy industry experts will share insights on dairy opportunities, protecting…

ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Discover the potential of winter rye in transforming farm sustainability and ecosystem health in our upcoming webinar. Winter rye is not only a high-performing feedstock for renewable natural gas (RNG) production in digesters, but it also offers a range of on-farm benefits. From enhancing biogas production to serving as forage and…

ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Gain the skills to confidently manage consumer complaints by establishing and maintaining a strong recordkeeping system, essential for small dairy foods processing businesses. This webinar will cover the importance of tracking and addressing complaints, including those on social media, while emphasizing food safety and quality considerations, along with effective communication strategies.…

ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Explore how trust can transform your team into a high-performing unit. Trust is the foundation for creating an environment of safety, commitment, and collaboration, but it can easily be compromised. In this session, you’ll learn to identify communication behaviors that erode trust, gain practical strategies for building and maintaining trust, and…

ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Explore the opportunities available through the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s (PDA) grant funding programs in an upcoming webinar presented by the Penn State Extension Energy Team and PDA. This session will highlight funding avenues designed to support energy innovation and business planning for agricultural operations. Participants will learn how to connect…

ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Join us for the second installment of our microgreens production webinar series, led by Francesco Di Gioia, Associate Professor of Vegetable Crop Science at Penn State. This session dives deep into the complexities of seed selection, origin, and quality, equipping agricultural producers with essential strategies for improving seed germinability and successfully…