Wilson College Master’s Candidate Seeking Women Farmers to Interview for Research Study

October 20, 2015

Dianna Clemens-Heim is a master’s of humanities candidtate at Wilson College, Chambersburg, PA (http://www.wilson.edu/fulton-farm) and a Wilson staff member. She is presently working on a master’s thesis: a study of the experiences of women farmers in the Commonwealth. Ms.  Heim hopes to capture individual experiences, including relationship to the land and opinions about the future… Read More >

Penn State Extension Arborist Short Course

Today homeowners and agencies understand the best tree care comes from trained and knowledgeable arborists. The green industry has responded to this demand for trained professionals by creating certification programs. Presently the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certifies thousands of arborists and Landscape & Nursery Associations certify horticulturalists. These numbers grow each year. The Arborist… Read More >

Penn State Extension- Third Annual Biocontrols School

Effective biological control of insects, mites and diseases is now both practical and economic. The Third Annual BioControls School is designed to expand your toolbox and grow your expertise in implementing these technologies. Greenhouse and high tunnel growers of vegetables,! small fruit and ornamentals will come away from this program with more options for pest… Read More >

PASA to Host Health Insurance Basics Webinar

October 12, 2015

The Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA) will host a webinar to provide members of the PASA community a basic understanding of the Pennsylvania health care industry on Wednesday, November 4, from 6:00PM to 7:00PM. The webinar will be lead by Director of Health Benefit Services for American HealthCare Group, Erin Hart, and include information… Read More >

PHeaSt- Delicious Party Celebrating Chefs & Growers

PHeaSt, the region’s most delicious event! PHS’s one-of-a-kind celebration to benefit the City Harvest program, PHeaSt pairs local growers and top-tier regional chefs for an extraordinary garden-to-table dining experience. Sample garden-fresh dishes from the region’s finest restaurants, sip playful cocktails and craft beers, and get gardening tips from growers. Proceeds benefit the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society,… Read More >

Basics of Social Media Marketing

October 7, 2015

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 playing field for reaching… Read More >

Email Marketing – Look Great in the Inbox!

First impressions matter – how are YOU doing with your emails? This seminar will help you avoid common mistakes and maximize your emails for powerful impact! Join us and let’s get your email marketing on track today! We will also discuss creating a strong digital presence along with email. You’ll learn: Branding beyond the logo… Read More >