Western PA Grazing Conference

When March 12, 2026, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Where Trinity Point Church of God, 180 W. Trinity Drive, Clarion, PA 16214

Featuring Steve Kenyon as Keynote. Learn how to pasture cattle year-round using extended grazing techniques.

Ag Conservation Technical "Boot Camp" Training - Basic Level - Virtual and In-person

When March 19, 2026 8:00 AM to April 20, 2026 8:00 AM
Where Virtual and In-Person

The training provides an overview of a variety of technical topics related to ag conservation professions.

Ag Conservation Technical "Boot Camp" Training - Level II - Virtual and In-person

When April 17, 2026 8:00 AM to May 1, 2026 1:30 PM
Where Online & In-person

This training provides an overview of a variety of technical topics related to ag conservation professions.

Understanding the Basics of Right to Farm Laws

When March 27, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Where Webinar

This webinar will provide an overview of Right to Farm laws, with a particular emphasis on Pennsylvania's Right to Farm law and explain their basic protections and requirements.

Wind Erosion Solutions: Surface Roughness, Soil Moisture, and Emergency Measures

When March 26, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where Webinar

Participants will learn about the final two of five main strategies to solve the problem of wind erosion. These include: increasing soil surface roughness (ridges and clods) and increasing soil surface moisture.

Understanding and Managing Soil Compaction

When March 13, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where Webinar

Designed to support informed decision-making, this session will help participants strengthen the productivity and sustainability of their land.

Pennsylvania Ag Innovation Grant Info Session

When March 18, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Where Webinar

Explore funding opportunities through the Agricultural Innovation Grant Program to implement innovative technologies, conservation practices, and on-farm energy projects.

Ag Works: Identifying Hazards on the Farm

When April 1, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where Webinar

Start developing a safety plan customized to your farm and easy to implement in this AgWorks webinar.

Communicating with Farmers Under Stress

When March 13, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where Webinar

This webinar will help ag professionals recognize the signs of stress and how to communicate with and respond to farmers and their family members when they need assistance.

AgWorks: Developing a Farm Safety and Hazard Control Plan

When April 15, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where Webinar

This interactive webinar covers approaches to controlling farm hazards and helps participants begin a hazard control plan tailored to their operation.

Engineering Workshop

When March 17, 2026, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Where Online

This workshop is open to NRCS employees, affiliate agency staff, state agency staff and private sector companies and individuals involved in planning, designing, and implementation of conservation practices.

Growing with Biochar: A Training Event for Pennsylvania and Mid-Atlantic Agriculture

When April 23, 2026, 8:00 AM - 4:15 PM
Where 2300 N Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110

This free full-day training is designed for agricultural professionals who are interested in supporting farmers to effectively incorporate biochar into farming practices but are unsure of where and how to start.

Practical Pastures

When April 2, 2026, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where Lehigh County Agriculture Center 4184 Dorney Park Rd. Allentown, PA 18104

This pasture management event addresses common challenges producers face year to year while offering practical instruction on producing consistently high-quality forages.

Keystones of Ag Best Management Practices

When June 3, 2026 7:45 AM to June 4, 2026 2:30 PM
Where Hilton Garden Inn State College 1221 E. College Ave. State College, Pennsylvania 16801

Learn to use aerial imagery, identify resource concerns on agricultural lands, and explore conservation BMPs with in-field technical assistance basics.

ACAP Conservation Cornerstones: Cover Crops and Conservation

When April 16, 2026, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Where Webinar

Learn how cover crops are implemented through ACAP to improve soil health and water quality, including eligibility, documentation, and practice standards.

Equipment Demo

When June 30, 2026, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where Penn State Extension Agronomy Research Farm 1794 West Pine Grove Rd., Gate D Pennsylvania Furnace, Pennsylvania 16865

Learn the basics of farm equipment, including identification, use, and calibration, and how equipment supports conservation and best management practices across agricultural