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Meet Rashid Poulson, a Brooklyn Native and Director of Horticulture at Brooklyn Bridge Park (BBP)! Rashid began working at Brooklyn Bridge Park in 2012 and worked his way up from being a gardener to becoming the Director of Horticulture in 2022. He'll tell us how his team works together to create a beautiful park where…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Thinking about serving on your school board, borough council, or township board? Toss Your Hat in the Ring, a webinar from Penn State Extension, offers an essential guide to local government in Pennsylvania. Explore the responsibilities of township supervisors, borough council members, and school board directors, and learn how to run…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR The vast majority of landowners have small woodlots less than 10 acres in size. Woods in Your Backyard Series is designed specifically, but not exclusively, for smaller landscapes. Join us to learn how landowners can create and enhance natural areas around their homes while positively influencing the environment by implementing simple…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Join us for an in-depth presentation on effective strategies to manage bacterial diseases in tomato production while ensuring safe pesticide applications. Learn best practices to protect plant health, minimize disease impact, and maintain safe, responsible pesticide use. Ideal for growers and agricultural professionals, this session provides practical guidance to support healthier…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Living on a Few Acres: Tree and Small Fruit Production is perfect for anyone who has a couple of existing trees or berry plants or is looking to start a small orchard or patch of their own. The presenters will start you off with the most basic concepts, and before you…
Create Your Own Farmhouse Sign Date: February 16th Time: 2pm-4pm Cost: $50 Unleash your creativity at our Farmhouse Sign Workshop! 🎨 Choose from a variety of ready-to-go designs or dream up your own custom creation—we’ve got all the supplies you’ll need to bring your masterpiece to life. Whether you’re a seasoned DIYer or a first-time…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Bringing a digester project to life requires collaboration across a diverse group of stakeholders, including farmers, developers, utilities, policymakers, and regulators. Each plays a vital role in navigating challenges and uncovering opportunities within the digester value chain. Join C-CHANGE as we share insights from interviews with key stakeholders, exploring innovative solutions…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Enhance your equine nutrition knowledge with our insightful webinar on evaluating forages, grains, concentrates, and supplements for your horses. Discover how to identify critical information on product packaging and feed tags and navigate marketing claims with informed knowledge. Gain practical strategies for deciphering feed labels and uncovering reliable, publicly available resources…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Vineyard floor management strategies in the eastern United States are shaped by diverse regional conditions, production goals, and local regulations. This session will explore the various factors influencing vineyard floor spaces and offer insights into effective weed control, the integration of cover crops, and tailored approaches for optimizing management. Whether navigating…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Explore practical solutions to common landscaping challenges in our three-part webinar series, tailored for homeowner associations, property managers, grounds maintenance staff, neighborhood groups, and municipalities. This series delves into the consequences of improper planting and maintenance practices—such as planting too deeply, neglecting burlap and twine on B&B stock, or allowing girdling…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Join us for a webinar that explores the world of genetic testing for sheep and goats. Learn about the various commercially available tests, how to collect DNA samples, and the optimal times to test your animals. The session will also help you determine which tests may offer the most value based…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Join us for Expanding Your Retail Farm Market, a comprehensive workshop designed to explore innovative strategies for building and expanding your retail farm market. This event will cover everything from optimizing product displays to leveraging advanced marketing techniques used by seasoned retail operations. Discover how to attract more customers, increase sales,…
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