May 24, 2016
Registration Deadline: Friday, June 3, 2016 This food safety management certification course uses the National Restaurant Association (NRA) food safety curriculum for food service establishments. When: Monday, June 6, 2016 (8:45 AM – 3:30 PM) Wednesday, June 8, 2016 (8:45 AM – 3:30 PM)* *Exam to begin at 1:00 PM Where: Penn State Extension Delaware… Read More >
Registration Deadline: Monday, June 6, 2016 Landscape & Turf Sprayer Calibration Field Day is a half day educational program that will demonstrate how to calibrate a back pack sprayer, small boom sprayer, rotary spreader, and tree care equipment.
The annual Flower Trial Field Day is your opportunity to see, firsthand, the newest annual & perennial flowers that will be offered to garden center and landscape clients next spring. Featured Events Guided tours by Trial Gardens Director. Keynote Speaker Dr. Allan Armitage, internationally renowned expert on herbaceous plants. Dr. Armitage will present The Industry… Read More >
May 18, 2016
Come Get Social Let’s Talk About Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and More 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 to get started… Read More >
May 10, 2016
Biogas is a renewable alternative to natural gas or propane that can be easily made on the farm using affordable home brew technology. Biogas can be used for cooking, space and water heating, engine fuel and electricity generation, while also making a valuable liquid fertilizer. Join these enthusiastic innovators as they share their experiences from… Read More >
This event is presented by PASA’s Soil Institute and coordinated by the Delaware Valley Hub. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Certified Poultry Technicians Course is designed to provide trained technicians for collection of samples from poultry for official testing purposes. These samples may be necessary for various reasons, including testing for large commercial flocks to… Read More >
May 6, 2016
Join the Seed Farm on May 14th from 9AM-4PM! The 2nd annual Summer Plant Sale will feature a wide variety of high quality plants, along with supplies for your home garden. Choose from a selection of vegetables, herbs, and flowers, all grown at our farm by Seed Farm staff and apprentices. We’ll have your favorites… 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 >
April 27, 2016
Legislative Breakfast and Speaker Event Discussions on Issues of Interest to the Schuylkill Highlands Conservation Landscape Register Here! Tom Murphy, Andrew Mowen and Austin Barrett Deputy Secretary Nathan Flood Senator Bob Mensch, Senator Warren Kampf, Senator Judy Schwank, Representative Thomas Quigley About the Speakers: Tom Murphy Urban Land Institute Senior Resident Fellow; Joseph C. Canizaro/Klingbeil… Read More >
April 20, 2016
Come ride or run through the Lehigh Valley’s scenic farmland while supporting new farmers and sustainable agriculture. Choose from three bicycling courses that wind through farm country and feature farm stops along the way; or run or walk our rugged 5K course on The Seed Farm’s grounds. New this year! Local cycling legends Beth Strickland, Dave… Read More >