http://extension.psu.edu/events/cvent daily 1 2011-04-11T16:05:51Z http://extension.psu.edu/events/325b774c-b591-4771-a34a-d934f4b01403 Social media tools are an exciting way to enhance your farm business's marketing activities, allowing you, the owner, or manager, to connect directly with your audience. While a social media presence is almost expected of many businesses, many owners struggle with how to use the various tools to connect. No publisher Darlene Jury 2013-06-12T13:00:00Z Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia, PA 2013-06-12T13:00:00Z 2013-06-12T20:00:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/a699d791-0323-47ad-ac35-7435ce46839a Class Dates: August 5 and 7, 2013; Exam: August 13, 2013 at 9:30 AM-12:00 PM; Registration Deadline: July 29, 2013 No publisher Darlene Jury 2013-08-05T13:30:00Z Mercer, PA Mercer, PA 2013-08-05T13:30:00Z 2013-08-05T19:30:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/5f378328-d6ea-4549-a0d9-ffadcf450516 Penn State Extension’s Food for Profit workshop takes you step-by-step through the information necessary to start and run a small food-product business, especially directed to individuals who will be making and packing their products for resale (through grocery stores, farm markets, or restaurants). No publisher Darlene Jury 2013-06-05T13:00:00Z Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia, PA 2013-06-05T13:00:00Z 2013-06-05T20:00:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/pond-lake-management-workshop-new-alexandria This meeting will help you prepare for the upcoming pond season. It will help you manage a pond used for recreation, irrigation or a livestock water supply. No publisher Darlene Jury 2013-06-18T22:00:00Z New Alexandria, PA Derry, PA 2013-06-18T22:00:00Z 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/44ed59fe-6cea-4ec4-ac40-d6acd29ff2fe Class Date: November 12, 2013; Exam: November 26, 2013 at 8:30 AM; Registration Deadline: November 5, 2013 No publisher Darlene Jury 2013-11-12T13:30:00Z Carlisle, PA Carlisle, PA 2013-11-12T13:30:00Z 2013-11-12T22:30:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/b31edaa8-bb47-4067-a779-16ee6f0f395f Penn State Extension and the Penn State Southeast Agricultural Research and Education Center (SEAREC) will be hosting an agronomic field day for farmers, industry representatives, and other agricultural professionals. The 2013 field day will strive to provide both industry and the farming community with current production agriculture related topics and concerns. You will also have the opportunity to visit with our sponsors from the chemical industry, the seed industry, local equipment dealers, ag lenders, and other crop production professionals. PA Certified Crop Advisor and Nutrient Management credits available. No publisher Darlene Jury 2013-06-27T12:30:00Z Southeast Ag Research & Extension Center, 1446 Auction Road, Manheim, PA 17545 Manheim, PA 2013-06-27T12:30:00Z 2013-06-27T19:00:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/6bb87f86-38a2-4bce-b815-71770cc86442 The purpose of this class is to prepare for the Pennsylvania certified pesticide applicator exams in Core and Categories 06 (Ornamental and Shade Tree), 07 (Lawn and Turf), and 23 (Parks and Schools Pest Control). Students should attend three or four days of training, depending on the license(s) they wish to obtain. Core training is held on July 16 and 18, and is required for all licenses. See the section on the Summary page of the registration website titled "What Days of Training Should I Attend?" to determine when you will need to attend class. Testing is conducted by the PA Department of Agriculture after completion of the class and requires additional fees. Class Dates: July 16, 18, 19, 23, 2013 (9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) Optional Exam Date: July 25, 2013 (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) No publisher Darlene Jury 2013-07-16T13:00:00Z Montgomery County 4-H Center, 1015 Bridge Road, Collegeville, PA 19426 Collegeville, PA 2013-07-16T13:00:00Z 2013-07-16T19:30:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/2b2b70c8-20ed-4b9c-b27c-79e35c001bff This workshop will explore the theory behind sulfur dioxide and its relationship to pH, how to make proper SO2 additions in the winery and throughout production, how to properly manage oxygen, and how to effectively measure free and total SO2 in wine samples. While the use of sulfur dioxide in winemaking can be a challenging concept, this workshop will aim to make its use understandable in winemaking situations. Participants will have an opportunity to evaluate analytical methods related to SO2 measurements and discuss practical solutions to oxygen- and SO2-related winemaking problems. The cost for this workshop is $50 per person and includes both breakfast and lunch. No publisher Darlene Jury 2013-07-09T12:30:00Z University Park, PA University Park, PA 2013-07-09T12:30:00Z 2013-07-09T20:00:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/1312d9f2-710b-461d-8538-ec2fd620cd84 Class Dates: November 4 and 18, 2013; Exam: November 18, 2013 at 10 AM; Registration Deadline: October 31, 2013 No publisher Darlene Jury 2013-11-04T13:30:00Z Bloomsburg, PA Bloomsburg, PA 2013-11-04T13:30:00Z 2013-11-04T21:30:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/a4c9a57a-2d86-44df-99dc-20306029d2ac Class Dates: October 21 and 28, 2013; Exam: October 28, 2013 at 10:00 AM; Registration Deadline: October 17, 2013 No publisher Darlene Jury 2013-10-21T12:30:00Z Montoursville, PA Montoursville, PA 2013-10-21T12:30:00Z 2013-10-21T20:30:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/5bf49ad7-8023-4ec6-a7bc-e8516cfd48b0 We are all conscious of the toll the Global War on Terrorism has taken on the military members. But, have you ever thought about the toll it has taken on family members, especially the children? No publisher Darlene Jury 2013-06-28T13:00:00Z Lower Burrell, PA New Kensington, PA 2013-06-28T13:00:00Z 2013-06-28T19:00:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/aba364eb-be73-4122-bed3-62395898dc4b A basic course in Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point certified by the International HACCP Alliance. Taught by certified instructors with extensive experience in food safety training, the course provides participants with hands-on experience in developing a HACCP plan. Emphasis is on FDA regulated food products including juice and cider, fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, baked goods, confections, snack foods, and egg and dairy products. The dates and times for this event are August 20, 2013 - 9:30 AM-5:00 PM; August 21, 2013 - 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; and, August 22, 2013 - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. No publisher Darlene Jury 2013-08-20T14:00:00Z University Park, PA University Park, PA 2013-08-20T14:00:00Z 2013-08-22T16:00:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/7ad6feb8-b498-4561-b05c-8c3acb2a1720 Instruction covers fundamentals of HACCP with application in meat and poultry processing operations. The course provides participants with hands-on experience in developing a HACCP plan. Taught by instructors certified by the International HACCP Alliance with extensive experience in food safety training. Meets USDA requirements for HACCP training for fresh and further-processed meat and poultry processors. The dates and times for this event are September 10, 2013 - 10:00 AM-5:00 PM; September 11, 2013 - 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; and, September 12, 2013 - 8:00 AM-12:00 PM No publisher Darlene Jury 2013-09-10T14:00:00Z West Chester, PA West Chester, PA 2013-09-10T14:00:00Z 2013-09-12T16:00:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/8478e798-e212-4b1e-aeb2-f03e81aed4ce Class Dates: August 5 and 12, 2013; Exam: August 12, 2013 at 10:00 AM; Registration Deadline: August 1, 2013 No publisher Darlene Jury 2013-08-05T12:30:00Z Bloomsburg, PA Bloomsburg, PA 2013-08-05T12:30:00Z 2013-08-05T20:30:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/8db86f2b-801d-4dbf-aa7f-29d66ca1097a Class Dates: June 11, 18 & 25, and July 2 & 9, 2013 (5:15-7:15 p.m.) - Follow-Up: September 10 (5:15 p.m.). Dining with Diabetes is a program for people with diabetes or pre-diabetes and their families that will increase knowledge of healthy food choices and diabetes management. The classes offer healthy meal planning, cooking demonstrations, and hands-on food preparation, class discussions, and new physical activity choices. No publisher Darlene Jury 2013-06-11T21:15:00Z Towanda, PA Towanda, PA 2013-06-11T21:15:00Z 2013-06-11T23:15:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/29c4724c-bb2b-449e-8dbe-2885ec993994 Class Dates: June 11 and 18, 2013; Exam: June 18, 2013 at 1:00 PM; Registration Deadline: June 7, 2013 No publisher Darlene Jury 2013-06-11T13:00:00Z Beaver, PA Beaver, PA 2013-06-11T13:00:00Z 2013-06-11T20:00:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/a7bb023b-c0c0-485a-8f09-41170222502f Class Dates: June 20 and 27, 2013; Exam: June 27, 2013 at 1:00 PM; Registration Deadline: June 14, 2013 No publisher Darlene Jury 2013-06-20T13:00:00Z Coudersport, PA Coudersport, PA 2013-06-20T13:00:00Z 2013-06-20T20:00:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/e97b8202-abad-42d4-810f-a984dbbee133 Class Dates: July 8 and 15, 2013; Exam: July 15, 2013 at 1:00 PM; Registration Deadline: July 5, 2013 No publisher Darlene Jury 2013-07-08T13:00:00Z Kersey, PA Kersey, PA 2013-07-08T13:00:00Z 2013-07-08T20:00:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/4d433102-3039-415e-bb5c-fefd87542eee Class Dates: September 30 and October 7, 2013; Exam: October 7, 2013 at 1:00 PM; Registration Deadline: September 27, 2013 No publisher Darlene Jury 2013-09-30T13:00:00Z Beaver, PA Beaver, PA 2013-09-30T13:00:00Z 2013-09-30T20:00:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/b1f695fb-8c05-45ad-993f-82ce034daa13 Class Dates: August 20 and 27, 2013; Exam: August 27, 2013 at 1:00 PM; Registration Deadline: August 16, 2013 No publisher Darlene Jury 2013-08-20T13:00:00Z Cranberry, PA Cranberry, PA 2013-08-20T13:00:00Z 2013-08-20T20:00:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/c4632a39-a0c7-44ab-8549-6785c684d0ad Class Dates: September 12 and 19, 2013; Exam: September 19, 2013 at 1:00 PM; Registration Deadline: September 6, 2013 No publisher Darlene Jury 2013-09-12T13:00:00Z Port Allegany, PA Port Allegany, PA 2013-09-12T13:00:00Z 2013-09-12T20:00:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/second-saturday-gardening-series-philadelphia The Second Saturday Gardening Series is a series of gardening workshops presented by the Penn State Master Gardeners in Philadelphia County held on the second Saturday of each month through November. The workshops are presented to the general public and gardening enthusiasts on a variety of gardening topics. The topic for June 8, 2013 is "Old Roses and Fragrances." Elizabeth Belk, a horticulturist at Wyck House and Garden in Philadelphia, is responsible for the care and propagation of over 70 cultivars of old roses at Wyck. Join her as she discusses the most fragrant roses at Wyck, their history, and care and the use in the home garden. No publisher Darlene Jury 2013-06-08T13:30:00Z Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia, PA 2013-06-08T13:30:00Z 2013-06-08T15:30:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/second-saturday-gardening-series-philadelphia-20130713 The Second Saturday Gardening Series is a series of gardening workshops presented by the Penn State Master Gardeners in Philadelphia County held on the second Saturday of each month through November. The workshops are presented to the general public and gardening enthusiasts on a variety of gardening topics. The topic for July 13, 2013 is "Do-It-Yourself Garden Ponds and Water Features." Sandy Grimwade, a Penn State Master Gardener in Philadelphia County and “keen ponder," will teach you how to plan and build a pond, stream or fountain for your garden with minimal expense and effort. Constructing a water feature will enhance your garden, whether large or small, and bring you years of enjoyment. No publisher Darlene Jury 2013-07-13T13:30:00Z Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia, PA 2013-07-13T13:30:00Z 2013-07-13T15:30:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/second-saturday-gardening-series-philadelphia-20130810 The Second Saturday Gardening Series is a series of gardening workshops presented by the Penn State Master Gardeners in Philadelphia County held on the second Saturday of each month through November. The workshops are presented to the general public and gardening enthusiasts on a variety of gardening topics. The topic for August 10, 2013 is "Culinary Herbs: Fragrant, Flavorful, and Festive Foods." Linda Grimwade, a Penn State Master Gardener in Philadelphia County, will show how to grow herbs from seed and preserve them by drying or freezing. Participants will also have an opportunity to contrast and compare the fragrance and flavor of herbs, and use fresh herbs in recipes. No publisher Darlene Jury 2013-08-10T13:30:00Z Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia, PA 2013-08-10T13:30:00Z 2013-08-10T15:30:00Z Event http://extension.psu.edu/events/second-saturday-gardening-series-philadelphia-20130914 The Second Saturday Gardening Series is a series of gardening workshops presented by the Penn State Master Gardeners in Philadelphia County held on the second Saturday of each month through November. The workshops are presented to the general public and gardening enthusiasts on a variety of gardening topics. The topic for September 14, 2013 is "Organic Gardening Panel." Have questions on organic gardening? A panel will cover soil preparation, IPM, as well as general questions about the what and why of organic gardening, understanding your garden site and choosing the right plants for the right place. No publisher Darlene Jury 2013-09-14T13:30:00Z Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia, PA 2013-09-14T13:30:00Z 2013-09-14T15:30:00Z Event