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ABOUT THE 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 complimentary…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR Details Branch failure can be caused by wind, ice, snow, or a climber aloft. Such breakage can result in costly property damage, personal injury, power outages, or blocked roads. Join us as we explore how loads move through the vulnerable region of a branch union/fork. We then discuss the biology around why…
Partnering with the nation’s leading experts in land transfer, we are creating an adaptable, skills-based curriculum. This curriculum will serve ag service providers working with a new generation of producers and landowners as they navigate the complex financial, legal, and interpersonal issues involved in land and business transfer. Transitioning Land to a New Generation: Getting…
The 2023 Schuylkill River Restoration Fund Bus Tour and Press Event will visit two projects supported by the SRRF in Berks County. Date and time: Friday, September 8 · 9:30am - 2:30pm EDT Location: Earl Township Park 800 Mountain Road Boyertown, PA 19512 About this event Join us for a great day connecting with partners…
The goal of this class is to advance the knowledge of English in Pennsylvania agricultural workers, focusing on the poultry industry. Attendees will create a personalized handbook with keywords and phrases that will be identified from the five basic objectives (conversational, safety, job duties, biosecurity, and animal welfare). August 23-October 4, 2023 2 p.m. -…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR The Farmers Market Manager Forum is a meeting in which managers can discuss issues and share best practices with one another for improving their markets. EVENT DETAILS This forum is held on the last Wednesday of every month. Support for this program comes from the Farmers Market Promotion Program Grant from the…
Join us at Seven Stars Farm to learn more about an innovative new technology that has potential to improve forage pasture management. Seven Stars Farm in Chester County is piloting a forage pasture prediction tool, PaddockTrac, that can help graziers manage pastures for ideal soil and animal health. Come see how this technology works, ask…
We are looking forward to the 20th Anniversary for the Taste of Hamburger Festival! Feel free to browse around… but be warned: you WILL get hungry. The Hamburger Festival takes place on Saturday, September 2, 2023, from 10 am to 6 pm, in Hamburg, PA, situated in the beautiful foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. This…
Rodale Institute is pairing up with yoga instructor Elizabeth Kawa to offer an event designed to soothe mind, body, and soul and promote healing through nature. Attendees will partake in a 75-minute beginner yoga class, modified to accommodate various levels of ability and a restorative 30-minute meditation session. Participants should bring a yoga mat and…
Every FIRST Sunday of the month we host monthly Sunday Flea Markets. Find all kinds of treasures, bargains, plants, foods and more! You can browse through dozens of vendors, enjoy yummy foods and check out the different events going on. Most Sundays are accompanied by additional shows/events in our Banquet hall as well.
We’re bringing back the pie baking contest at the next market. Winner will receive $30 in market tokens and the title of “Birdsboro’s Best Pie 2023” Customers are the judges! $1 gets you a tasting spoon. Pies are to be dropped off at the market by 9:30 a.m. Winner will be announced at 12:30 p.m.!…
Time & Location Tuesday, Sep. 05 Noon - 1 p.m. Zoom About the Event Join the Gannon University SBDC and the PA SBDC Center of Excellence for a lunch and learn session focused on social media marketing. Kara Riccioni will be presenting on consumer buying trends, the push towards social media marketing, and some best…
Featuring Live Music from The Mountain Folk Band and locally sourced seasonal offerings! $45 per person plus tax and gratuity Plus Local Wine Flights for $15 September 21, 2023 October 26, 2023 November 30, 2023 Call for Reservations: 610-374-8511 www.judysoncherry.com
Adding trees to your operation can offer an array of benefits, from carbon sequestration to new revenue streams. But how do you know if trees are a good fit for your farm? Learn how Ben and Karah Davies of Wild Fox Farm decided to establish an agroforestry project on their diversified veggie, meat, small grain…
Adding trees to your operation can offer an array of benefits, from carbon sequestration to new revenue streams. But how do you know if trees are a good fit for your farm? Learn how Ben and Karah Davies of Wild Fox Farm decided to establish an agroforestry project on their diversified veggie, meat, small grain…
The goal of this class is to advance the knowledge of English in Pennsylvania agricultural workers, focusing on the poultry industry. Attendees will create a personalized handbook with keywords and phrases that will be identified from the five basic objectives (conversational, safety, job duties, biosecurity, and animal welfare). August 23-October 4, 2023 2 p.m. -…
Join us for our Customer Appreciation Day!🎉 BBQ Lunch to be served 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Door prizes, raffles and special in-store discounts. Raffle drawing at 5 p.m. for Yeti Cooler and more! Hope to see you there!
Chile Pepper Food Festival September 8th and 9th Festival Hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. William Delong Park 233 Bowers Rd. Bowers, PA 19511 Music by The Chile Pepper Ramblers A large gathering of hot sauce and salsa vendors. Also, many vendors are selling chile pepper-related items. Lots of food, hot or not. Something for…
HAY CREEK FESTIVAL Friday, September 8 – Sunday, September 10 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Welcome to the 47TH annual Hay Creek Festival. Our annual heritage festival is the most diverse event in Berks County, Pennsylvania and features over 1,500 volunteers bringing together two centuries of history with authentic demonstrations of early American trades and…
SAVE THE DATE - Two Bit Farm is having a fun open show for Junior and Amateur Riders on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 starting at 7 a.m.! This is a fun show, formal attire is not required! Email TwoBitFarm@gmail.com for information and to submit entires!!! 6 Divisions! Walk/Trot, crossrails, 2', 2'6" and 2'9"!! 2 jumping…
Chile Pepper Food Festival September 8th and 9th Festival Hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. William Delong Park 233 Bowers Rd. Bowers, PA 19511 Music by The Chile Pepper Ramblers A large gathering of hot sauce and salsa vendors. Also, many vendors are selling chile pepper-related items. Lots of food, hot or not. Something for…
HAY CREEK FESTIVAL Friday, September 8 – Sunday, September 10 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Welcome to the 47TH annual Hay Creek Festival. Our annual heritage festival is the most diverse event in Berks County, Pennsylvania and features over 1,500 volunteers bringing together two centuries of history with authentic demonstrations of early American trades and…
Hosetd by Boyertown Area Historical Society, at Boyertown Community Park, all ages, free admission. Vendors, petting zoo, pedal tractor competition, food and drink, kids area, raffles and PowerCo Equipment Rodeo. To register your tractor, contact Brett at 610-836-1950. Vendors, contact events@BoyertownHistory.org for vendor info.
HAY CREEK FESTIVAL Friday, September 8 – Sunday, September 10 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Welcome to the 47TH annual Hay Creek Festival. Our annual heritage festival is the most diverse event in Berks County, Pennsylvania and features over 1,500 volunteers bringing together two centuries of history with authentic demonstrations of early American trades and…
Join us for the first of our September markets! Products include, but not limited to: Produce Candles Cheese Yogurt Wine Cake Cookies Soap Fudge Plants Jerky Come enjoy some reggae music, a delicious dinner and dessert before you do your shopping! Hope to see you there!
Partnering with the nation’s leading experts in land transfer, we are creating an adaptable, skills-based curriculum. This curriculum will serve ag service providers working with a new generation of producers and landowners as they navigate the complex financial, legal, and interpersonal issues involved in land and business transfer. Transitioning Land to a New Generation: Getting…
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE The 2023 Pennsylvania Poultry Sales and Service Conference - and - 95th Annual Northeastern Conference on Avian Diseases is a two-day annual conference that touches on general topics important in the industry today, along with a NECAD session and breakout sessions for broilers, layers and turkeys. EVENT DETAILS Join us for a…
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP The Field Crop Recertification School program is for commercial and private pesticide applicators to earn recertification credits and for certified crop advisors to earn continuing education credits. The category sessions will address agronomic pest issues for corn, soybean, small grains, and forage crops. EVENT DETAILS Join us for a one-day workshop focused…
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 13 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel Address: 4650 Lindle Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111 Event Host: Center for Dairy Excellence Finding balance between the bulls and the bears in dairy markets can seem like a battle at best, chaos at its worst. There are so many variables,…
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE The 2023 Pennsylvania Poultry Sales and Service Conference - and - 95th Annual Northeastern Conference on Avian Diseases is a two-day annual conference that touches on general topics important in the industry today, along with a NECAD session and breakout sessions for broilers, layers and turkeys. EVENT DETAILS Join us for a…
Time & Location Monday, Sep. 14 Noon - 1 p.m. Zoom About the Event This webinar will review some essential local government legal considerations in the start-up and/or operation of a retail farm market, including zoning, uniform construction code and other common municipal government issues. We’ll also review the licensing required by state law to…
Penn State Extension is holding its annual Master Gardener Fall Plant Sale. Friday, Sept.15, 2023 | 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept.16, 2023 | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. RAIN OR SHINE Perennials, native plants, woody ornamentals, including flowering shrubs and house plants. Drought tolerant plants. Free literature and garden advice. Spotted Lanternfly information.…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR Raising healthy calves is a crucial aspect of any dairy operation, as a herd's future depends on its calves' health. Ensuring that these calves receive the healthiest start possible and continue to receive proper nutrition benefits both the calf and the dairy farm's profitability. This virtual event is the first in a…
We’re so excited to announce the dates for this year’s Hinkelfest at Fireman’s Park in Fredericksburg: Friday, September 15; Saturday, September 16; and Sunday, September 17, 2023! We’ll see you there! 🐣 Proceeds from Hinkelfest benefit these community organizations: American Legion Auxiliary, Fredericksburg Community Association, Fredericksburg Fire Company, Lions Club and Matthews Public Library Hinkelfest…
Every one of these is different. We feed animals, move fences, clean up all over the farm, walk animals and many other projects After we finish, it’s up to the house for lunch, usually sandwiches with soup or salad. If you have food allergies/issues, please bring something that you can eat, just in case. We…
Penn State Extension is holding its annual Master Gardener Fall Plant Sale. Friday, Sept.15, 2023 | 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept.16, 2023 | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. RAIN OR SHINE Perennials, native plants, woody ornamentals, including flowering shrubs and house plants. Drought tolerant plants. Free literature and garden advice. Spotted Lanternfly information.…
We’re so excited to announce the dates for this year’s Hinkelfest at Fireman’s Park in Fredericksburg: Friday, September 15; Saturday, September 16; and Sunday, September 17, 2023! We’ll see you there! 🐣 Proceeds from Hinkelfest benefit these community organizations: American Legion Auxiliary, Fredericksburg Community Association, Fredericksburg Fire Company, Lions Club and Matthews Public Library Hinkelfest…
We’re so excited to announce the dates for this year’s Hinkelfest at Fireman’s Park in Fredericksburg: Friday, September 15; Saturday, September 16; and Sunday, September 17, 2023! We’ll see you there! 🐣 Proceeds from Hinkelfest benefit these community organizations: American Legion Auxiliary, Fredericksburg Community Association, Fredericksburg Fire Company, Lions Club and Matthews Public Library Hinkelfest…
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE Do you want to start a farm, diversify your existing farm or begin an agritourism business? If so, this two-day conference will provide opportunities to explore new business and production practices to help you achieve your goals. The goal of the conference is to help you build and expand your network and…
Twilight Farm Tour at The Berry Farm & Orchard on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Free event includes an Orchard Walk, Food Preservation Presentation, and free B.A.D. Farm Ice Cream. The Berry Farm & Orchard 86 Moselem Church Road Kutztown, PA 19530
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE Do you want to start a farm, diversify your existing farm or begin an agritourism business? If so, this two-day conference will provide opportunities to explore new business and production practices to help you achieve your goals. The goal of the conference is to help you build and expand your network and…
About the webinar This webinar series will explore agriculture and farming practices commonly used in Pennsylvania and throughout the Northeast, focusing on winter cover crops. Topics include species biology, choosing the best species, establishment and termination methods, and the impact of cover crops on soil fertility. Event details Not just cereal rye—learn about winter-hardy cover…
The goal of this class is to advance the knowledge of English in Pennsylvania agricultural workers, focusing on the poultry industry. Attendees will create a personalized handbook with keywords and phrases that will be identified from the five basic objectives (conversational, safety, job duties, biosecurity, and animal welfare). August 23-October 4, 2023 2 p.m. -…
Activities Pick-You- Own Pumpkins, Gourds & Squash Pick-Your-Own Apples Wagon Ride Orchard Tours Make-Your-Own Caramel Apple Children’s Fall Themed Crafts Straw Maze & Corn Kernel Box In the Big Barn Play Area Rope Mazes Pumpkin Tic Tac Toe Apple Checkers Pumpkin Toss Tire Mountain Corn Hole Ring Toss Trike Bale Trail Mini Diggers Watch Fresh…
Mix and Mingle will start at noon. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. Luncheon Banquet will begin at 1 p.m. Please make your banquet reservation to PDPPS office by Sept. 9. Join us at 2:30 p.m. for the coronation at no cost or watch live on our PDPPS Facebook page.
Old Dry Road Farm - Fall Harvest & Acoustic Music Festival September 24, 2023 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Music provided by: Crow Hill Bluegrass Open stage is available and encouraged. Feel free to have a jam session under the trees. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy! Parking $5.00 per vehicle Chicken Corn Noodle Soup…
Join us for opening weekend at Savidge Farms. Grab a chair and the friends and family you love to enjoy the sweet tunes of Hannah Violet while relaxing on the farm. Setter Ridge will be serving wine and Spuds will be here cooking up burgers and fries. This is a family friendly event. Bring the…
We are celebrating Fall with some Apple Cider & HOT DONUTS!! Come out to the DonutNV food truck for some yummy fall flavors. (Their donuts are awesome!!) And who doesn't want to sip on some apple cider while in a corn maze?! The food truck will be located in our KidZone play area. Admission Options…
Using a “garden-to-table” approach, we will prepare fresh, delicious and healthy recipes together! Join us in the GoggleWorks Gardens (247 Walnut St., Reading, PA 19601) from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Free parking is available in the GoggleWorks parking lot. All ages are welcome! This event is free and open to the public but due to space…
Learn about today's recommended methods for home food preservation while dispelling food preservation myths and unsafe practices of the past. When: Monday, Sep. 25, 2023 | Noon - 1:30 p.m. Registration deadline: Sept. 22, 2023 | 11:59 p.m. Home Food Preservation: Introduction to Drying will explain the scientific reasoning behind today's recommended methods for drying…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR Trust is essential to an effective team because it provides safety and brings a commitment to the goals. Hiring and Retention: Building and Preserving Team Trust explores the stages of team development and ways to develop and maintain trust within a collaborative group by setting expectations and building trust. Program participants learn…
About the workshop Tomato Trial Field Day will be an opportunity for farmers to see and evaluate 15 different varieties of red, slicing tomatoes. Join our experts for planting and harvesting tips and learn which tomato varieties will work best for you! Event details Join us for a complimentary evening workshop and discover valuable insights…
Partnering with the nation’s leading experts in land transfer, we are creating an adaptable, skills-based curriculum. This curriculum will serve ag service providers working with a new generation of producers and landowners as they navigate the complex financial, legal, and interpersonal issues involved in land and business transfer. Transitioning Land to a New Generation: Getting…
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Bent Limb Farm LLC Do you love color? This class will be fun for you. We will be using acid-fast dyes for protein fibers and look at many different ways to get the color into the yarn. Included in the cost of the class is 2…
The goal of this class is to advance the knowledge of English in Pennsylvania agricultural workers, focusing on the poultry industry. Attendees will create a personalized handbook with keywords and phrases that will be identified from the five basic objectives (conversational, safety, job duties, biosecurity, and animal welfare). August 23-October 4, 2023 2 p.m. -…
Ever thought about making the leap to organic farming but didn’t know where to start? We’ve got you covered! Join us for an insightful day at The Seed Farm in Emmaus, PA which has been growing new farmers in the Lehigh Valley since 2010. The Seed Farm pairs incubator farmers with seasonal local mentors to…
About the workshop Home Food Preservation: Wild Game will explain the scientific reasoning behind today's recommended methods for preserving wild game while dispelling food preservation myths and unsafe practices of the past. In recent years, there has been increasing interest in home food preservation. Canning, freezing, and drying are preservation methods that allow you to…
Join us Friday, Sept. 29 and Saturday, Sept. 30 for a food truck weekend. We will have Smokehouse Food Truck🍗 here on Friday and Hot Mess Express here Saturday. In addition to the delicious food, we will also be offering exclusive sales💲 to customers who shop with us that weekend. YOU DON'T WANNA MISS IT!!
Activities Pick-You- Own Pumpkins, Gourds & Squash Pick-Your-Own Apples Wagon Ride Orchard Tours Make-Your-Own Caramel Apple Children’s Fall Themed Crafts Straw Maze & Corn Kernel Box In the Big Barn Play Area Rope Mazes Pumpkin Tic Tac Toe Apple Checkers Pumpkin Toss Tire Mountain Corn Hole Ring Toss Trike Bale Trail Mini Diggers Watch Fresh…
Navigate our 5 acre corn maze at night with a flashlight! We are a family-friendly farm, so come with peace of mind knowing nothing is scary. We will be playing fun music throughout the field for you to enjoy as you complete your map. The object of our maze is to collect all 15 pieces…
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP Judy Bono, a paw paw grower and enthusiast, will share her knowledge of the history and cultivation of the largest North American fruit. The Bonos manage an orchard of 48 trees and 20 varieties of paw paw. They have been organizing the local Paw Paw Festival for almost two decades. EVENT DETAILS…
Fall Family Fun Days: Saturdays & Columbus Day Now to Oct. 28 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Activities Include: Hayrides Barrel train rides Face painting Giant tube slides Petunia the clown with her balloon animal creations Sand pit with tractor tire pile for climbing Play tunnels with hay towers, hay mazes, and corn kernel bin…
Join us Friday, Sept. 29 and Saturday, Sept. 30 for a food truck weekend. We will have Smokehouse Food Truck🍗 here on Friday and Hot Mess Express here Saturday. In addition to the delicious food, we will also be offering exclusive sales💲 to customers who shop with us that weekend. YOU DON'T WANNA MISS IT!!
Every FIRST Sunday of the month we host monthly Sunday Flea Markets. Find all kinds of treasures, bargains, plants, foods and more! You can browse through dozens of vendors, enjoy yummy foods and check out the different events going on. Most Sundays are accompanied by additional shows/events in our Banquet hall as well.
If you have a change to an already submitted event or need to cancel and remove your event on our calendar, please contact DepartmentofAg@CountyofBerks.com