Green Industry Professional Development Courses
Improve the quality of your landscape workforce with Penn State Extension’s suite of online courses. Developed with the support of the Pennsylvania Landscape and Nursery Association, these courses were designed specifically for long-term employees, managers and crew leaders for professional development, but also include training for entry-level employees to support businesses onboarding new crew members. Training is offered in the areas of plant identification, pruning trees and shrubs, plant biology and taxonomy, pest and disease management as well as other topics. Get started today!
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Workshops$50.00
Food Safety Modernization Act: Produce Grower Certification Training
When Multiple Options AvailableLength 8 hoursFruit and vegetable growers will learn about the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices, and co-management of natural resources and food safety. -
WebinarsFree
Pennsylvania Invasive Species: Thrips Parvispinus
When 01/08/2027Length 1 hour, 15 minutesProtect ornamental and vegetable crops by learning to identify Thrips parvispinus, recognize its damage, and apply effective monitoring and IPM strategies. -
WorkshopsFree
Conifers: Identification, Uses, and Common Diseases
When 11/07/2026Length 2 hoursLearn how to identify, plant, and care for conifers that thrive locally to enhance your landscape with year-round interest. -
WebinarsFree
Forest Seminar: Asian Longhorned Beetle Path to Eradication
When 11/10/2026Length 1 hourExplore the biology, impacts, detection, and eradication of the Asian longhorned beetle and discover lessons from the Massachusetts eradication program. -
WorkshopsFree
Pollinator Friendly Gardening: Learn and Explore
When 08/27/2026Length 1 hour, 15 minutesExplore the essentials of pollinator-friendly gardening, tour an educational pollinator garden, and learn how to create and certify your own pollinator habitat with Penn State Extension. -
ArticlesButtercup Control in Horse Pastures
This article will discuss how to properly control buttercups in horse pastures. -
WebinarsFree
AgWorks: Onboarding With the Future in Mind
When 09/29/2026Length 2 hoursLearn how to design an onboarding process that builds loyalty, boosts productivity, and sets new employees up for long-term success with practical tools, strategies, and retention-focused tips. -
Workshops$15.00
First-Year Meadow Establishment
When 09/12/2026Length 2 hoursExplore the first-year establishment of a 4.5-acre meadow and gain practical guidance on site preparation, seeding, herbicide use, weed management, and early maintenance from meadow experts. -
WorkshopsFree
Organic Grain Crops Field Walk
When 09/09/2026Length 2 hoursExplore practical organic farming strategies, tour a local organic farm, and exchange ideas with experienced and transitioning growers during this free meeting. -
Workshops$15.00
Waterways on Wheels: From Superfund to Sanctuary
When 09/27/2026Length 4 hoursExplore the Lehigh River on a 22-mile guided bike tour featuring environmental and historical education, scenic views, and opportunities to discover the region's rich natural and cultural heritage. -
WebinarsFree
Forest Seminar: Don't Feed Bambi: How to Support Wildlife
When Multiple Options AvailableLength 1 hourLearn how supplemental wildlife feeding can have unintended consequences and discover responsible landowner practices that support healthy wildlife populations. -
ArticlesMental Health: Important for Parents and Children
Learn how prioritizing the mental health of parents and children, practicing healthy habits, recognizing warning signs, and seeking support can strengthen family well-being and resilience. -
WebinarsFree
Donkey Care Essentials
When 12/01/2026Length 1 hourLearn the fundamentals of donkey health, behavior, and nutrition in this Lunch and Learn webinar. Gain practical knowledge to support the lifelong well-being of your donkeys. -
News2026 Christmas Tree Scouting Report August 5, 2026
Date Posted 8/5/2026Supplemental scouting report for commercial Christmas tree growers in Pennsylvania and surrounding areas. -
WebinarsFree
Finances of Horse Ownership
When 10/20/2026Length 1 hourLearn how to budget for horse ownership by exploring common expenses, hidden costs, and estimated annual costs for a variety of horse care situations. -
Workshops$15.00
Small Flock Egg Production: From the Coop to the Kitchen
When 10/03/2026Length 4 hoursLearn best practices for handling, preserving, storing, and cooking fresh eggs while improving egg quality and food safety from the chicken coop to the kitchen. -
ArticlesJourney to a Healthier Heart Week 2: Fruits and Vegetables
Explore the rainbow of fruits and vegetables and learn more about their role in heart health. -
ArticlesEnvironmental Impacts of Grid-Scale Solar Development
This section addresses baseline environmental assessment prior to construction. -
WebinarsFree
Forest Seminar: Forest Erosion in a Dynamic World
When Multiple Options AvailableLength 1 hourLearn how changing rainfall patterns affect erosion, the importance of seasonally flowing streams, and best practices for protecting forest watersheds and water quality. -
WebinarsFree
Smart Choice | Smart Use Health Insurance™: Mental Health
When 10/22/2026Length 1 hour, 30 minutesLearn to navigate mental health care coverage, manage costs, and make informed decisions to support your well-being and that of your loved ones. -
NewsPestwatch Report
Date Posted 8/5/2026This weekly report, last updated August 5, 2026, provides statewide trap catches and timely management recommendations for key pests of sweet corn. -
Workshops$60.00
Field Crop Recertification School
When 09/16/2026Length 7 hours, 30 minutesStrengthen 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. -
News2026 Cucurbit Downy Mildew Updates
Date Posted 8/5/2026Current reports of cucurbit downy mildew in Pennsylvania and surrounding states for the 2026 growing season. -
NewsSoybean Sentinel Plot Report: August 4, 2026
Date Posted 8/4/2026Diseases and insects remain low in soybeans -
News2026 Pennsylvania Tree Fruit Maturity Report - August 3
Date Posted 8/4/2026The Tree Fruit Maturity Report is a weekly program to inform producers about the maturity of the most common apple cultivars sampled from two regions represented by two Pennsylvania counties: Adams and Berks.
