Lackawanna County
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Please call ahead to ensure someone is available to assist you.
135 Jefferson Ave. #101
Scranton, Pennsylvania 18503
Upcoming Events
Webinars
TAP Online Food Safety Manager Certification Course
When 12/31/2024
Length Self-Paced
Event Format Blended | Combines In-Person w/Online Component
Our self-paced online course readies food professionals to take a food protection manager exam that meets the PDA requirement for food safety certification. Exams are proctored at scheduled locations. Certification is valid for five years.
$145.00
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Cooking for Crowds: A Volunteer's Guide to Safe Food Handling
Length 3 hours
The Cooking for Crowds webinar helps non-profit organizations and their volunteers understand risks involved preparing large volumes of food.
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Mental Health First Aid
When Multiple Options Available
Event Format Virtual | Live
Mental health awareness is such an important factor in knowing how to help those in crisis find the help and care they need.
$35.00
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Let's Cook at Home: Weight Management
When 01/15/2026
Length 1 hour
Event Format Virtual | Live
Learn the basics of weight management and discover how to make healthy and satisfying meals with fewer calories during this webinar.
$10.00
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Farmers Market Manager Forum
When Multiple Options Available
Length 1 hour
Event Format Virtual | Live
Join this virtual event to discuss issues and solutions with other market managers.
Free
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QPR Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention Training
When Multiple Options Available
Length 2 hours
Event Format Virtual | Live
QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) teaches you to recognize the warning signs of suicide, how to offer hope to someone in need, and how to get help.
Free
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Your Money Matters: Identity Theft
Length 1 hour
Protect your finances from identity theft! Learn essential strategies to safeguard your personal information.
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AgWorks: An Overview of the Workforce System in Pennsylvania
Length 2 hours
Learn how to use PA CareerLink® to recruit, train, and retain employees with no-cost resources, plus explore practical applications in an optional second-hour discussion and Q&A.
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Raise the Bar–PA Ram and Buck Grow Test Sale Accepting Entries!
Date Posted 4/4/2025
The Pennsylvania Ram and Buck Growth Test Sale is now open for nominations, offering sheep and goat breeders a valuable opportunity to evaluate their animals' genetic potential under standardized conditions.
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Pestwatch Report
Date Posted 9/24/2025
This weekly report, last updated September 24, 2025, provides statewide trap catches and timely management recommendations for key pests of sweet corn.
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Pigeon Fever Expands East: A Guide for Horse Owners
Date Posted 7/15/2025
Pigeon fever is a growing threat in the eastern U.S., causing abscesses and swelling in horses. Spread by flies, it peaks in hot, dry weather. Early care and fly control are key to prevention.
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What's in Your Glass? A Drinking Water Journey
Date Posted 8/7/2025
This new engaging, hands-on curriculum is designed to help youth understand where their drinking water comes from and why testing it is important.
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DCNR Releases Stormwater Guidance for PA Karst Areas
Date Posted 8/8/2025
DCNR's new technical bulletin offers best practices for managing stormwater in Pennsylvania's karst regions to reduce sinkhole risks and protect groundwater.
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Christmas Tree Scouting Report: August 13, 2025
Date Posted 8/12/2025
Commercial scouting report for Pennsylvania Christmas tree growers
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Growing Equity: Expanding Tree Canopy Across the Commonwealth
Date Posted 9/5/2025
TreePennsylvania grants are helping environmental justice communities plant trees that provide a wealth of environmental, health, and social benefits.
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October 2025 Pennsylvania Sheep and Wool Festival
Date Posted 9/10/2025
Inaugural Pennsylvania Sheep and Wool Festival to be held at Dayton Fairgrounds
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Announcing the 2026 Mid-Atlantic Agroforestry Conference
Date Posted 10/2/2025
Mid-Atlantic Agroforestry Conference: Forest Farming and Multifunctional Buffers on June 4–5, 2026
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Urban Forestry Trainings Available Winter of 2026
Date Posted 11/18/2025
Winter is an ideal time to devote to learning more about tree care, urban forestry, and managing small forested properties.
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Conservation Pros: Join in Ag Literacy Week 2026!
Date Posted 12/2/2025
Make an impact this Ag Literacy Week! Volunteer to read "Cows Can MOO! Can You?" by Dr. Seuss in a local elementary classroom.
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Launch Your Ag Conservation Journey at the PA Farm Show
Date Posted 12/8/2025
Explore Pennsylvania's Ag Conservation Story at the PA Farm Show by visiting partner exhibits, collecting story cards, and learning how conservation practices protect farms, soil, water, and wildlife.