Growing renewable energy resources to farm with less fossil fuels

January 12, 2016

By Grant Gerlock, Harvest Public Media By some estimates, producing our food consumes about a fifth of the nation’s energy supply. It takes a lot of diesel to move tractors and semis around the farm, and electricity to pump water and dry grain. But some farmers are trying to cut back on the coal and… Read More >

PSU Extension Farmer Learning Circle

Lundale Farm is honored to host farmer Homer Walden, Sunnyside Farm innovator/engineer/problem solver for our first SE Penn State Extension” Farmer Learning Circle” of 2016. Homer previously worked for Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab and now uses that expertise to power his tractorless farm. Sunnyside produces pork, beef, poultry, vegetables and cut flowers so Homer’s… Read More >

Preventive Controls for Human Foods Certification Workshop

January 6, 2016

The Preventive Controls for Human Foods Certification Workshop provides the credentials to meet FDA requirements for development and implementation of HACCP based systems as part of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) regulations.  This 2 1/2 day course was developed by the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance, a broad-based public private alliance created by the U. S…. Read More >

Social Media and Let’s Talk Facebook for Business

January 4, 2016

Presented by Constant Contact: Keeping in touch is the most important element to building relationships that sustain and grow a business. The internet has evolved into an amazing, low-cost, “right now” tool to communicate with your customers, clients, and prospects. But it is not just about websites and emails anymore. Social media has changed the… Read More >

Standout Subject Lines! Get Open, Get Read, Get Results

Presented by Constant Contact: This fast-paced seminar will take a deeper dive into the mechanics of truly effective subject lines. We’ll cover: The three keys that make or break your subject line (and how short your window really is..) What works – and what does NOT work – in capturing your readers’ attention Length, brand, urgency and offers – make them work for… Read More >

Basics of Social Media Marketing

Presented by Constant Contact: They’re Out There – How Do You Reach Them?   You know your prospects, clients and members are active on social media. Are you asking: can social media really be harnessed for your business or nonprofit? Perhaps you’re not convinced that it works – or you are, but you’re feeling overwhelmed and are not sure how… Read More >

Digital Marketing Trends

Digital Marketing Trends Presented by Constant Contact and Wendi Caplan-Carroll With the speed of the social media world and the newest app lurking around the corner, the industry changes very fast and sometimes very dramatically. Don’t be caught off guard with your marketing for the New Year. In this presentation, you will discover the latest… Read More >

Power of the Inbox – Tips and Tricks of Email Marketing

Chester & Delaware County SCORE & Constant Contact will conduct a workshop on creating successful email marketing campaigns. What is the first impression you give when they see you in their inbox, when they see you there, what do they do and much more! This seminar will give you the keys to the most effective… Read More >

Center for Dairy Excellence Partners Meeting~ Review

December 28, 2015

Katie Poppiti, CCEDC Agriculture Program Coordinator, recently attended the Joint Annual Meeting of the Center for Dairy Excellence and the Center for Dairy Excellence Foundation of Pennsylvania. The program began with remarks from Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture, Russell Redding, followed by the center’s program report, delivered by Executive Director, John Frey. John Frey also facilitated… Read More >

New Funding for Organic Transition Assistant Program from PDA

Last month, AgConnect shared the news of USDA efforts to assist producers in the transition to organic certification. Good news for Pennsylvania producers; there will be funding for farms transitioning to organic production from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture available in 2016. This program is the newest initiative stemming from the Path to Organic Program…. Read More >