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ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Home Food Preservation: Fermented Pickles and Sauerkraut will explain the scientific reasoning behind today’s recommended methods for fermenting and processing pickles and sauerkraut while dispelling food preservation myths and unsafe practices of the past. EVENT DETAILS During this ninety-minute live webinar you will learn the best practices for fermenting pickles and…
ABOUT THE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP Join Molly Kelly, enology extension educator, as we delve into the use of biocontrol agents from harvest through winemaking. We will discuss the use of non-Saccharomyces yeast that suppress acetic acid production of spoilage yeasts, acetic acid bacteria, and other bacteria during the pre-fermentative stages. Other non-Saccharomyces yeasts consume oxygen to…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR Do you live in one of the more than one million homes and farms in Pennsylvania that get their drinking water from a private well or spring? Do you know what is in your drinking water and how to keep it safe for you and your family? Would you like to have…
Learn all about pickling foods! Length 1 hour, 30 minutes Language English Live Webinars August 22, 2024 | 12:00pm ET August 22, 2024 | 12:00pm ET Home Food Preservation: Pickling $5.00 Register Skip to the end of the images gallery Home Food Preservation: Pickling Skip to the beginning of the images gallery Description When: August…
ABOUT THE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP Cover crops provide valuable fill during fallow periods between other crops. While double-crop soybeans are an option, they are by no means your only choice! Join us for an insightful crop walk where we explore a variety of summer cover crop options. Learn from your peers and Extension experts as they…
Join us at the Historic Dreibelbis Farm in Virginville, PA for our annual PA German Farm Festival on Saturday, August 24, 2024. The event is rain or shine! Admission is free; parking is $3; house tours are $6/pp. Demonstrations, vendors, educational programs, nature walks, wagon rides, and more! Join us for a whole day of…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Saffron is the most expensive spice globally, often referred to as red gold. Growing saffron presents challenges, but with guidance from the Lebanon Master Gardeners, success is within reach. Saffron is cultivated in select regions, including Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. Tune in to discover the secrets of successful saffron cultivation. EVENT DETAILS…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Saffron is the most expensive spice globally, often referred to as red gold. Growing saffron presents challenges, but with guidance from the Lebanon Master Gardeners, success is within reach. Saffron is cultivated in select regions, including Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. Tune in to discover the secrets of successful saffron cultivation. EVENT DETAILS…
When: August 20, 2024 (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) August 27, 2024 (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM)* *Exam to begin at 11:00 AM Where: Penn State Berks Campus - Janssen Conference Center 1801 Broadcasting Rd Wyomissing, Pennsylvania 19610 View Map Registration deadline: August 13, 2024 11:45 p.m. About the Workshop The ServSafe® Food Safety Program…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Join us to gain valuable insights on launching a profitable value-added food business. Discover how to transform an idea into a successful product with expert tips on marketing, packaging, distribution, and sales within the food industry. EVENT DETAILS Attend this free half-hour lunchtime webinar to learn about marketing, sales, packaging, and…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Is your stream getting deeper or wider? Are you losing some of your land every time it rains? Have you wondered why your streambanks are changing so rapidly and what you can do about that? Join Penn State Extension for the Backyard Stream Repair Series focused on repairing your backyard stream.…
Volunteer at GoggleWorks’ Gardens at Lauer’s Park! 👨🌾✂️🌳 Grow an appreciation for local food systems, learn farm skills, and enjoy time with members of your community. We welcome all ages and people to participate! For children and youth volunteers, community service hours, or to just get to know your neighbors, there are a lot of…
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