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Join the PA SBDC Ag Center of Excellence and Gannon University on Oct. 31st at Noon for Part 2 of Legal Considerations for Retail Farm Businesses! Brook Duer had so much valuable information to share the last time we brought him back. This session will cover topics of: products liability insurance issues more detail on…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR Researchers expect temperatures and moisture levels in Pennsylvania to rise across all seasons over the next century. Dynamic environmental stresses, including severe weather and temperature extremes, will require more careful thought on selecting resilient and adaptable tree and shrub species likely to respond well across the state. Join us as our own…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR Want to boost your business's online presence? Learn how Google Ads can help you get discovered faster. Join this workshop to dive into the world of advertising. Participants will learn how to create effective ads, set budgets, and review performance. This workshop is presented in partnership with Grow with Google. Attendees will…
Location Online About this event NOTICE: Our updated schedule features afternoon sessions on Oct. 18, Oct. 25, and Nov. 1. Registrants will have access to all sessions. Previous registrations for Nov. 8 have been cancelled as that session will now be incorporated in the Nov. 1 session. Attention, small business owners! Safeguarding your business against…
UPCOMING TOURS November 2 -18, 2023 Tickets $11 Tickets/Bags will go on sale 2 months prior to the start of the tour $1 per ticket sold will be donated to: a local charity Only the 1st 1500 people to purchase will receive a goody bag. HOURS Shops are required to open Mon thru Sat from…
About the webinar This Living on a Few Acres webinar will introduce landowners to horse-keeping. We will discuss the needs of the horse and how to care for the land so that your horses have nutritious forage to graze. Laura Kenny will give an overview of what it takes to keep horses on your property.…
UPCOMING TOURS November 2 -18, 2023 Tickets $11 Tickets/Bags will go on sale 2 months prior to the start of the tour $1 per ticket sold will be donated to: a local charity Only the 1st 1500 people to purchase will receive a goody bag. HOURS Shops are required to open Mon thru Sat from…
Penn State Berks pop-up restaurant hosts fifth annual dinner Friday, Nov. 3. Dinner will feature a Caribbean theme The annual Penn State Berks pop-up, fine-dining restaurant event is currently taking reservations for its annual dinner, set for 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 3, in the first-floor lobby of the Gaige Technology and…
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…
UPCOMING TOURS November 2 -18, 2023 Tickets $11 Tickets/Bags will go on sale 2 months prior to the start of the tour $1 per ticket sold will be donated to: a local charity Only the 1st 1500 people to purchase will receive a goody bag. HOURS Shops are required to open Mon thru Sat from…
Culinary Lavender Class- A delicious culinary class @ Hope Hill Lavender Farm English vs French Lavender Lavender Sign up to participate in a tasting panel at Hope Hill Lavender Farm Saturday, Nov. 4 10 a.m. - Noon Wendy will create some delicious culinary treats with both English and French lavender. Lemon Lavender Bread, Lavender Cookie,…
Get in the Holiday spirit with Christmas at the Gilbertsville Farm. We will have Christmas music in the maze, colorful lights, barnyard animals and more! In our KidZone play area you will find a Christmas light maze with thousands of lights to navigate through. To get the best experience we encourage coming at night time…
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.
UPCOMING TOURS November 2 -18, 2023 Tickets $11 Tickets/Bags will go on sale 2 months prior to the start of the tour $1 per ticket sold will be donated to: a local charity Only the 1st 1500 people to purchase will receive a goody bag. HOURS Shops are required to open Mon thru Sat from…
Get in the Holiday spirit with Christmas at the Gilbertsville Farm. We will have Christmas music in the maze, colorful lights, barnyard animals and more! In our KidZone play area you will find a Christmas light maze with thousands of lights to navigate through. To get the best experience we encourage coming at night time…
UPCOMING TOURS November 2 -18, 2023 Tickets $11 Tickets/Bags will go on sale 2 months prior to the start of the tour $1 per ticket sold will be donated to: a local charity Only the 1st 1500 people to purchase will receive a goody bag. HOURS Shops are required to open Mon thru Sat from…
UPCOMING TOURS November 2 -18, 2023 Tickets $11 Tickets/Bags will go on sale 2 months prior to the start of the tour $1 per ticket sold will be donated to: a local charity Only the 1st 1500 people to purchase will receive a goody bag. HOURS Shops are required to open Mon thru Sat from…
Food Safety Modernization Act: Produce Grower Certification Training Plan to attend this event if you are a grower or are interested in learning about product safety, the FSMA Produce Safety Rule, GAPs, and co-management of natural resources and food safety. Save for later Available in Spanish Share Be the first to review this product Language…
Judy's on Cherry is graciously hosting us for a wine dinner to celebrate the return of our Six Point red blend. We will be tasting several vintages paired with food. Spots are filling quickly so grab your spot now! (phone number at bottom) 5 p.m. arrival with cocktail hour and dinner approximately 6 p.m. to…
UPCOMING TOURS November 2 -18, 2023 Tickets $11 Tickets/Bags will go on sale 2 months prior to the start of the tour $1 per ticket sold will be donated to: a local charity Only the 1st 1500 people to purchase will receive a goody bag. HOURS Shops are required to open Mon thru Sat from…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR A successful business requires a strong online presence. Video marketing is among the most efficient methods to accomplish this. However, numerous businesses are uncertain about how to utilize YouTube to advertise their brand. With some guidance, you can learn to create captivating content that resonates with your audience. By dedicating time and…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR One of the key factors in the progression of efficiency is the science-based feeding of birds for their age and purpose. During the Poultry Management and Health Seminar - Feeding Poultry for Optimum Performance, Dr. Dervan Bryan will be discussing how far advancements in poultry nutrition have come, and give an impression…
Berks County Conservation District & The Berks County Department of Agriculture TRACTOR & FARM TRUCK TIRE COLLECTION BY APPOINTMENT ONLY THURSDAY, NOV. 9, 2023 ALLEGHENY TOWING & SALVAGE (Drop off at 475 Poplar Neck Road near Rt. 176 & Rt. 10, Birdsboro) - Limit 6 per Registered Name - TO PARTICIPATE: 1. Determine the number…
Be inspired! Discover a world of career opportunities in agriculture and natural resources at this FREE event. High schoolers, college students and adults of all education levels are welcome! Please share widely and register here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0A48ACA62EA0FA7-career For more information contact : deptofag@countyofberks.com or 610-378-1844. See you there! Light refreshments will be provided.
UPCOMING TOURS November 2 -18, 2023 Tickets $11 Tickets/Bags will go on sale 2 months prior to the start of the tour $1 per ticket sold will be donated to: a local charity Only the 1st 1500 people to purchase will receive a goody bag. HOURS Shops are required to open Mon thru Sat from…
UPCOMING TOURS November 2 -18, 2023 Tickets $11 Tickets/Bags will go on sale 2 months prior to the start of the tour $1 per ticket sold will be donated to: a local charity Only the 1st 1500 people to purchase will receive a goody bag. HOURS Shops are required to open Mon thru Sat from…
Get in the Holiday spirit with Christmas at the Gilbertsville Farm. We will have Christmas music in the maze, colorful lights, barnyard animals and more! In our KidZone play area you will find a Christmas light maze with thousands of lights to navigate through. To get the best experience we encourage coming at night time…
The Berks County Sheep and Wool Growers Association will be sponsoring their annual wool pool on Saturday, Nov. 10 and Sunday, Nov. 11. Wool will be collected at the Romano 4-H Center in Chester County on Friday, Nov. 10 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and again at the Leesport Farmers Market in Leesport from…
The Berks County Sheep and Wool Growers Association will be sponsoring their annual wool pool on Saturday, Nov. 10 and Sunday, Nov. 11. Wool will be collected at the Romano 4-H Center in Chester County on Friday, Nov. 10 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and again at the Leesport Farmers Market in Leesport from…
UPCOMING TOURS November 2 -18, 2023 Tickets $11 Tickets/Bags will go on sale 2 months prior to the start of the tour $1 per ticket sold will be donated to: a local charity Only the 1st 1500 people to purchase will receive a goody bag. HOURS Shops are required to open Mon thru Sat from…
Get in the Holiday spirit with Christmas at the Gilbertsville Farm. We will have Christmas music in the maze, colorful lights, barnyard animals and more! In our KidZone play area you will find a Christmas light maze with thousands of lights to navigate through. To get the best experience we encourage coming at night time…
UPCOMING TOURS November 2 -18, 2023 Tickets $11 Tickets/Bags will go on sale 2 months prior to the start of the tour $1 per ticket sold will be donated to: a local charity Only the 1st 1500 people to purchase will receive a goody bag. HOURS Shops are required to open Mon thru Sat from…
Get in the Holiday spirit with Christmas at the Gilbertsville Farm. We will have Christmas music in the maze, colorful lights, barnyard animals and more! In our KidZone play area you will find a Christmas light maze with thousands of lights to navigate through. To get the best experience we encourage coming at night time…
UPCOMING TOURS November 2 -18, 2023 Tickets $11 Tickets/Bags will go on sale 2 months prior to the start of the tour $1 per ticket sold will be donated to: a local charity Only the 1st 1500 people to purchase will receive a goody bag. HOURS Shops are required to open Mon thru Sat from…
UPCOMING TOURS November 2 -18, 2023 Tickets $11 Tickets/Bags will go on sale 2 months prior to the start of the tour $1 per ticket sold will be donated to: a local charity Only the 1st 1500 people to purchase will receive a goody bag. HOURS Shops are required to open Mon thru Sat from…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR Join us for an informative webinar on the C-CHANGE Grass2Gas project, funded by the USDA-NIFA's Sustainable Agricultural Systems program. Its aim is to explore how perennial and winter crops can be employed more extensively as feedstock for anaerobic digestion while also aligning with objectives related to environmental protection, rural economic development, and…
Join us on Wednesday, Nov.15 at 9 a.m. for LOTS of tractors, excavators, skid loaders, construction equipment, implements and attachments! Auction will be live on-site here at MGD with internet bidding also available through equipmentfacts or proxibid. MGD's Address: 2453 E. Cumberland St., Lebanon, PA 17042 MGD's Phone: 717-866-2585 Auction House# AY002467
UPCOMING TOURS November 2 -18, 2023 Tickets $11 Tickets/Bags will go on sale 2 months prior to the start of the tour $1 per ticket sold will be donated to: a local charity Only the 1st 1500 people to purchase will receive a goody bag. HOURS Shops are required to open Mon thru Sat from…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR The Choose Native project is a collaboration between the Great Lakes Commission (GLC), Pennsylvania Sea Grant, and Penn State Extension. Pennsylvania Sea Grant worked with the Great Lakes Commission to apply for funding through the Richard King Mellon Foundation which was awarded in January 2023. The primary focus of the project is…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR The Swine Health Short Course will focus on managing reproductive herd health with a focus on survivability in piglets. Experts in pig physiology, nutrition, genetics and husbandry from around the world will be on hand to discuss resources available to pig producers in mitigating losses in the reproductive herd. These talks will…
UPCOMING TOURS November 2 -18, 2023 Tickets $11 Tickets/Bags will go on sale 2 months prior to the start of the tour $1 per ticket sold will be donated to: a local charity Only the 1st 1500 people to purchase will receive a goody bag. HOURS Shops are required to open Mon thru Sat from…
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…
UPCOMING TOURS November 2 -18, 2023 Tickets $11 Tickets/Bags will go on sale 2 months prior to the start of the tour $1 per ticket sold will be donated to: a local charity Only the 1st 1500 people to purchase will receive a goody bag. HOURS Shops are required to open Mon thru Sat from…
Get in the Holiday spirit with Christmas at the Gilbertsville Farm. We will have Christmas music in the maze, colorful lights, barnyard animals and more! In our KidZone play area you will find a Christmas light maze with thousands of lights to navigate through. To get the best experience we encourage coming at night time…
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…
Join us for two days of yarn, fiber, finished products, artisan tools and other amazing items brought to you by the area's best small farms and businesses. Admission and parking are FREE.
Trail Rides Shady Hollow Assisted Riding 959 E. Main Street, Birdsboro, PA For Ages: 5+ Pre-registration required at hugahorse.com $55 per person
UPCOMING TOURS November 2 -18, 2023 Tickets $11 Tickets/Bags will go on sale 2 months prior to the start of the tour $1 per ticket sold will be donated to: a local charity Only the 1st 1500 people to purchase will receive a goody bag. HOURS Shops are required to open Mon thru Sat from…
Join us for two days of yarn, fiber, finished products, artisan tools and other amazing items brought to you by the area's best small farms and businesses. Admission and parking are FREE.
Get in the Holiday spirit with Christmas at the Gilbertsville Farm. We will have Christmas music in the maze, colorful lights, barnyard animals and more! In our KidZone play area you will find a Christmas light maze with thousands of lights to navigate through. To get the best experience we encourage coming at night time…
Date: Monday, Nov. 20, 2023 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Location: Strock Enterprises, Inc. Address: 729 Williams Grove Road, Mechanicsburg, PA Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 Directions > Event Host: Penn State Extension and Center for Dairy Excellence It’s never too early or too late to start thinking about “passing the torch” and finding someone in…
We are back with the always anticipated Taste of Berks, now at The Berkshire Mall! All registered attendees will receive a wristband to sample all food & drink from GRCA members, and a 2023 Holiday Gift Guide. A Beer & Wine Garden will be open for alcoholic beverages, but your ID showing 21+ is required…
Join us for our Thanksgiving Week Monday Market! Stop by to get some food and gift items to bring along to your holiday gathering! Products available for purchase include, but are not limited to: -candles and wax melts -wine -cakes, cookies, and other sweets -cheese and yogurt -handmade crochet creations -meat -infused cooking oils -home…
All are welcome. This month’s program is Making Equipment by Steve Keller. “When I started beekeeping I bought all the unassembled equipment and put everything together myself. That first year I found myself needing other odds and ends like shims and entrance reducers that are very easy to make. Since then, I have started to…
Get in the Holiday spirit with Christmas at the Gilbertsville Farm. We will have Christmas music in the maze, colorful lights, barnyard animals and more! In our KidZone play area you will find a Christmas light maze with thousands of lights to navigate through. To get the best experience we encourage coming at night time…
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…
Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Remember to put us on your list of things to do this Holiday Season. Get your Fresh cut trees Custom Wreaths Shop with local Crafters and Vendors Grab some BBQ Get your picture with Santa
Hope Hill Lavender Farm hoping to make shopping local fun and peaceful. Custom gift baskets can be created while you wait at Hope Hill Lavender Farm. We will have honey lavender ice cream available for purchase while you shop. A sample of a lavender goodie, too. Enter to win a $25 gift card to our…
Get in the Holiday spirit with Christmas at the Gilbertsville Farm. We will have Christmas music in the maze, colorful lights, barnyard animals and more! In our KidZone play area you will find a Christmas light maze with thousands of lights to navigate through. To get the best experience we encourage coming at night time…
Get in the Holiday spirit with Christmas at the Gilbertsville Farm. We will have Christmas music in the maze, colorful lights, barnyard animals and more! In our KidZone play area you will find a Christmas light maze with thousands of lights to navigate through. To get the best experience we encourage coming at night time…
When: Tuesday, Nov. 28 10 a.m. -11:00 a.m. ET Registration deadline: November 28, 2023 11:00 a.m. Did you know that Farmers can Retire? Join us for the Mooving on Retirement series to learn strategies for any stage you may be in-from starting out to close to retirement. During this webinar, you will learn from an…
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…
Mark Your Calendars for our 2023 Annual Poinsettia Show! Wander your way through greenhouses full of thousands of poinsettias and displays depicting each of the 12 Days of Christmas! You don't want to miss this Christmas celebration including our local business wreath decorating competition, live music and entertainment, over 15,000 poinsettias, Christmas photo opportunities and…
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
Mark Your Calendars for our 2023 Annual Poinsettia Show! Wander your way through greenhouses full of thousands of poinsettias and displays depicting each of the 12 Days of Christmas! You don't want to miss this Christmas celebration including our local business wreath decorating competition, live music and entertainment, over 15,000 poinsettias, Christmas photo opportunities and…
Trail Rides Shady Hollow Assisted Riding 959 E. Main Street, Birdsboro, PA For Ages: 5+ Pre-registration required at hugahorse.com $55 per person
Holiday shopping in the warmth of our farm store will be sweet this year. Shop for our produced on premise products for your gifts and you. Bring peace to your holiday season with lavender! Also available unique products from local artists, Made in the USA merchandise, and culinary items – including vinegar & oils. Stone…
Come out to our 10th Annual Open Farm to chat and meet the animals you've been following on Facebook. We will give tours so please wear or bring appropriate footwear in case it's muddy. Also, be aware that our farm is on a hill so not all pathways are flat. We will have our products…
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.
Come join us for a delightful experience of Berks County Wine Trail Cookie & Wine Pairings on Dec 2,3,9 & 10 Enjoy samples of locally made Cookies paired with a featured wine from each trail winery. Enjoy a day out: plan a self-guided tour of winter landscapes in Berks County, Pennsylvania wineries. Cookie and Wine…
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