Lehigh County
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Closed 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Please call ahead to ensure someone is available to assist you.
4184 Dorney Park Road, Room 104 Lehigh County Agricultural Center
Allentown, Pennsylvania 18104-5798
Featured Webinars
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
Webinars
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.
Webinars
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
Webinars
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
Webinars
Farmers Market Manager Forum
When 11/26/2025
Length 1 hour
Event Format Virtual | Live
Join this virtual event to discuss issues and solutions with other market managers.
Free
Webinars
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
Webinars
Your Money Matters: Identity Theft
Length 1 hour
Protect your finances from identity theft! Learn essential strategies to safeguard your personal information.
Webinars
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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New Workbook Empowers Retail Farm Markets to Boost Success
Date Posted 11/18/2024
Penn State Extension's PA Farm Markets program has created a Retail Farm Market Development workbook for those who are considering starting a farm market or looking to improve an existing market.
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Retail Farm Market Survey
Date Posted 11/25/2024
There are close to 700 Retail Farm Markets in Pennsylvania. Any thing from a self-serve wagon at the end of a farm lane to a large several thousand square foot building with multiple employees.
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The Dairy Industry's Growing Concern: Influenza A and Its Impact on Dairy Cattle
Date Posted 12/9/2024
This article describes the new Federal Order for the National Milk Testing Strategy for HPAI in dairy cattle.
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New Farmers Market Research Project
Date Posted 2/24/2025
The research project is designed to help farmers increase their farmers market sales.
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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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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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Inside PA Farmers Markets: Spending, Shopping, and Trends
Date Posted 10/21/2025
Penn State Extension conducted a comprehensive survey across multiple markets in 2025. Explore the findings and compare them to national trends to identify opportunities for growth and engagement.