August 10, 2016
The Exploring the Small Farm Dream course is designed to help you decide whether starting a farm business is right for you. This nine-hour (three evening sessions) course includes exploratory discussion, research tools, and self-assessment activities. By the end of the class you will decide on an action plan that works best for you and… Read More >
August 1, 2016
Register Now for the 2016 Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference, being held at the Central Penn Conference Center in Summerdale, Pa., on Wednesday, September 28, from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. If crunching numbers is making you weary, you can gain perspective on industry dynamics and the short term and long term opportunities for profit… Read More >
The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Health & Safety Division will be offering the following free safety WEBINARS in August, 2016: Emergency Action Plans Tuesday, August 2nd at 1:30pm Dealing with Angry People Wednesday, August 3rd at 9:30am Workplace Violence Wednesday, August 3rd at 1:30pm Machine Guarding Thursday, August 4th at 9:30am Safety Committee Leadership Thursday,… Read More >
AgBiz Masters will be holding presentations featuring Dr. David Kohl on August 17, as well as hosting “reunion” and networking events during Ag Progress Days. Click here for more information. Check out the Event Flyer. RSVP is not required to attend.
Join Greensgrow for a Beekeeping 101 Workshop, led by Don Shump, President of the Philadelphia Beekeeper’s Guild. Whether you’re a novice or experienced beekeeper, or just considering beekeeping, this workshop will give you the ins and outs. The class will touch on bee biology, bee behavior, hive management, swarming, equipment, and bee products. Whether you… Read More >
July 20, 2016
Join us for our 20th Annual Are You Crazy? Retail Farm Market Bus Tour to explore some of the premier farm markets in Northern Pennsylvania and the Finger Lakes region of New York. This tour is presented by Penn State Extension. View Program Flyer here.
July 14, 2016
Ag Progress Days at Penn State, held annually during three days in August, is Pennsylvania’s largest outdoor agricultural exposition. The event features shows, demos, exhibits, and research tours. Plan your trip now! Visit http://agsci.psu.edu/apd for more details on this year’s event or check out the Event Brochure.
August 16-18, 2016 The PA Cheese Guild will sponsor an advanced cheesemaking class at Hidden Hills Dairy in Everett, PA. Jim Wallace, consultant and technical expert at New England Cheesemaking Supply Co. will be the instructor. Jim has traveled extensively and trained with traditional artisan and farmstead master cheesemakers in Europe and spent many years… Read More >
PRINCESS ANNE, MD – A select number of innovative and successful small farm operations in Northern and Central Virginia have been identified for inclusion in the 2016 “Explore New Farm Income Opportunities” bus tour. The two-day excursion, August 8-9th, is presented by the UMES Small Farm Outreach Initiative and includes an overnight stay, educational materials,… Read More >
During this workshop we will discuss how to create a successful email marketing campaign. 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 marketing you can do: email… Read More >