Food Safety- Fundamentals of HACCP

July 16, 2015

Fundamentals of HACCP When: August 11, 2015 to August 13, 2015 Where: University Park, PA Presented by Penn State Extension

Skid Steer Training & Bobcat Clinic

July 14, 2015

Where: Best Line Equipment, 515 S. Bolmar St. West Chester, PA Tentative Schedule: 9AM- Skid Steer safety training for both Bobcat and competitive equipment operators Noon- Lunch Afternoon- Bobcat general maintenance and procedures Attendees are welcome to attend one or both classes. RSVP is required for lunch.   For RSVP or additional questions please contact Matt… Read More >

Farm Tax Planning Tips to Limit Your Tax Liability- Full Video

On May 20th, Two Gander Farm in Downingtown hosted a workshop on tax basics for farm businesses.  Tax professional, Lori Oraschin, spoke on topics including maximizing a tax bracket, farm income averaging, and depreciation. She also presented on her organization’s tax preparation services. Trey and Deidre Flemming, owners of Two Gander Farm, spoke about expanding the… Read More >

ServSafe®

July 13, 2015

Registration Deadline: Monday, July 27, 2015 This food safety management certification course uses the National Restaurant Association (NRA) food safety curriculum for food service establishments. When Monday, August 3, 2015 Class: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Exam: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. *Exam starts promptly! Where Bucks County Extension 1282 Almshouse Road, Neshaminy Manor Ctr Doylestown,… Read More >

Retail Farm Market School: Penny Packer Farm and Education Center

A free at-market workshop on an urban farm with a successful Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) marketing model to enhance your retail farm marketing skills. Presented by Penn State Extension. Where Penny Packer Farm and Education Center, 685 Mann Road, Horsham, PA 19044 Join us for a tour of this urban farm and explore their successful… Read More >

PSU Extension Presents: Flower Trial Field Day

Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 23, 2015 Register Where Southeast Agricultural Research & Extension Center 1446 Auction Road Manheim, PA 17545 The annual Flower Trial Field Day is an opportunity to see firsthand the newest annual flowers that will be offered to garden center and landscape clients next spring. Guided tours by our plant evaluator are… Read More >

Berks-Schuylkill Summer Vegetable Twilight Meeting

Penn State Extension, the Kutztown Produce Auction Education Committee, and the Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Association are co-sponsoring a summer twilight meeting. Where Kutztown Produce Auction 209 Oak Haven Road, Fleetwood, PA 19522 Join us for the latest research, pest and disease updates, and a great meal! Registration No pre-registration necessary $10 to cover the meal… Read More >

PA-WaGN Presents: The Value Added Aspects of Alpacas

Join PA-WAgN as we tour Golden Glen Alpacas with farmer and 2015 Specialty Mentor Terri Kinka and learn how she has added value to her farm through alpaca fiber, education, and breeding stock. When(Date/Time) August 17, 2015, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Where Golden Glen Alpacas, 8384 Allenmaengel Road, New Tripoli, PA 18066 (Lehigh County)… Read More >

KTC June Webinar Series- Direct Links to Webinars & Handouts

Presented in collaboration with Penn State Extension and AgConnect, Kitchen Table Consultants recently hosting a webinar series with four different topics during the month of June. Listed below are links to each webinar and accompanying handouts. Finding Cash in Your Business, Just by Using Your Balance Sheet. This webinar will help farm/business owners understand how… Read More >