Perennial Production for Beginning Growers

October 28, 2015

Registration Deadline: Friday, October 30, 2015 Thinking about growing some perennials to sell? Maybe you already have some perennials in production and you need information to improve your production system. Join us for an educational day with a Penn State expert at Perennial Production for Beginning Growers! We will discuss start-up considerations and production basics…. Read More >

LinkedIn-Beyond the Basics- Session 2 & 3

October 21, 2015

This 3-part CHESTER COUNTY SCORE Workshop is for basic LinkedIn users and will provide an overview on the many features and best practices of LinkedIn for networking for business development. LinkedIn beginners will learn how to connect with colleagues and customers. Attendees should bring their laptops and (if possible) a surge protector. Presenter Lynne Williams… Read More >

The Social + Mobile Equation

Social media is recognized as an effective way to connect in business. But, the new and most powerful force for business is mobile marketing. Consumers have embraced mobile technology in significant numbers. Presenter Judith Lee will provide tips on how to use mobile marketing for your business. The workshop is free but registration is required and space… Read More >

GAPs Twilight Tour & Mock Audit

Wondering How to Prepare for an Audit? We invite fruit and vegetable producers and associated industry personnel to join a PDA auditor as they walk through a local farm discussing how an audit is conducted and what to expect. This is a free workshop.

Penn State Extension Arborist Short Course

October 20, 2015

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 >