Workshops

The Food Microbiology Short course provides insight into the most recent developments of food-borne pathogens, toxins, and contaminants that may occur in a food plant environment.

Learn how to have honest and caring conversations about common concerns when someone begins to show signs of dementia during this in-person workshop.

Learn to test, safeguard, and treat your well or spring water. Discover inspection and upkeep tips to protect your family, property, and our shared groundwater.

Discover expert tips for creating a beautiful, thriving garden year-round. Learn about perennial maintenance, garden design, and incorporating water features into your landscape.

Learn safe, research-based pickling methods through hands-on canning while exploring the science behind food preservation and replacing outdated practices with current recommendations.

Gain hands-on experience and learn the basics of buffer maintenance during this in-person event!

Are you a current Pennsylvania horse farm owner or manager, or planning to start a farm? Register for an engaging workshop filled with information on how to improve your pasture!

Strengthen your skills in weed, disease, and agronomic management for corn, soybean, small grains, and forage crops through practical, research-based training for applicators and crop advisers.

Beautiful trees and shrubs are available for purchase at the sixth annual fall fundraiser for the Penn State Master Watershed Steward Program!

Learn the basics of tree and shrub identification through observation of live plants, visual aids, and identification keys in this engaging Franklin County workshop.

Fundamentals of HACCP is a 2-day basic course in HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) taught by certified instructors with extensive experience in food safety training.

Learn about produce safety, Food Safety Modernization Act requirements, and best practices in this one-day training led by Penn State Extension experts. Completion qualifies for a certificate.

Find inspiration for your home garden as you tour the beautiful gardens of Lawrence County!

The short course is a comprehensive two-and-one-half day lecture and hands-on lab/demonstration program on the essentials of sanitation practices that prevent food contamination in commercial food facilities.

Learn the science of fermenting pickles and sauerkraut while exploring safe, research-based food preservation methods.

Gain skills to manage invasive plants in this full-day workshop on ID, control methods, sprayer calibration, herbicide mixing, and foliar application in natural areas and rights-of-way.

Learn the basics of drying foods at home, including safe methods, equipment considerations, and practical uses for dehydrated foods.

Learn about today's recommended methods for home food preservation during this in-person event while dispelling food preservation myths and unsafe practices of the past.

Learn the science and safety of pressure canning low-acid foods like vegetables and meats, using USDA guidelines for safe home food preservation.

The public can do a great deal to stop the spread of the invasive Spotted Lanternfly. Learn what you can do to help during this in-person event!

Participants in this three-day course will gain knowledge on the operational and regulatory procedures used for pasteurization, with an emphasis on milk.

Learn pruning theory and techniques for shrubs and small trees through a morning classroom session and an afternoon hands-on field experience.

Gain essential crop scouting skills in this full-day training. Learn insect, weed, and disease ID, soil fertility basics, and crop growth stages with hands-on sessions. Lunch included.

Prepare for the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s certified pesticide applicator exam while learning safe, effective, and environmentally responsible pesticide use practices.

Learn about horse show judges and show management at this workshop for both youth and adults.