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SUMMARY:PennState Extension Calf Chat
DESCRIPTION:Calf Chat: Practical Organic Calf Care\nWhen:November 6\, 2026\n(9:30 AM-2:00 PM)\n \nWhere:Penn State Extension Lebanon County\, Classrooms 2 and 3\n2120 Cornwall Rd. #1\nLebanon\, Pennsylvania 17042 \nRegister by November 5\, 2026 at 11:45PM. \n\n\nLearn practical calf-care strategies for the first 60 days\, including colostrum management\, nutrition\, feeding\, disease recognition\, and health planning.\n\n\n\nWho is this for?\n\n\nOrganic dairy producers\nConventional dairy producers\nDairy farm employees\n\n\nWhat will you learn?\n\n\nHow to give calves the best possible start during their first 60 days\nHow to evaluate colostrum quality\nConsiderations for extended colostrum feeding\nCalf-feeding tips and how to understand the contents of calf starter\nHow to recognize disease and develop a calf health plan with your veterinarian
URL:https://bountifulberks.org/event/pennstate-extension-calf-chat/
CATEGORIES:Business Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T120000
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SUMMARY:PennState Extension Managing Corn Silage for Profit — 2026 Hybrid Trials Update
DESCRIPTION:Explore 2026 corn silage trial results and learn how hybrid selection can improve yield\, quality\, and profitability for dairy and livestock operations. \n\n\nEvent Details\nWhen:November 10\, 2026\n(12:00 PM-1:00 PM ET)\n \nRegistration deadline:November 10\, 2026\n12:00 p.m. \n\nAbout The Live Webinar\nCorn silage is a cornerstone of dairy and beef production in Pennsylvania\, but producing it profitably starts with choosing the right hybrid. In this live webinar\, Managing Corn Silage for Profit: 2026 Hybrid Trials Update\, Assistant Professor of Dairy Nutrition Leoni Martins and Dairy Educator Kasey Hower will explore hybrid selection for yield\, quality\, and profitability. Drawing on the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania corn silage variety trials\, the session will provide standardized hybrid comparisons alongside seed company data and agronomic considerations\, giving producers practical tools to make informed decisions and strengthen silage production results across Pennsylvania’s diverse growing conditions. \nThis event is being offered at no charge to participants. \nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. \nA link to the recorded webinar will be emailed to registrants within ten business days after the live event. The recording will be accessible for six months from the event date. \n\n\nWho is this for?\n\n\nSilage producers\nDairy producers\nLivestock producers\n\n\nWhat will you learn?\n\n\nHow to evaluate corn silage hybrids for yield\, quality\, and profitability\nHow to use corn silage variety trial results to inform hybrid selection\nHow seed company data and agronomic considerations can support more informed production decisions\nStrategies for producing high-quality corn silage while supporting farm profitability
URL:https://bountifulberks.org/event/pennstate-extension-managing-corn-silage-for-profit-2026-hybrid-trials-update/
CATEGORIES:Business Support,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T083000
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SUMMARY:2026 15th Annual Agricultural and Natural Resources Career & Job Fair!
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for our 15th annual Agricultural and Natural Resources Career & Job Fair at the Leesport Farmers Market! \nVendors will include: \n\nLocal ag companies\nGovernment agencies\nColleges\n\nThere will be opportunities for internships\, volunteering\, job shadowing! \nFREE and open to high schoolers\, college students\, and adults of all education levels! \nWhen: Thursday\, November 12\, 2026\nWhat Time: 8:30A to 11:30A\nWhere: Leesport Farmer’s Market\, 312 Gernants Church Rd\, Leesport\, PA\, United States\, 19533.
URL:https://bountifulberks.org/event/2026-15th-annual-agricultural-and-natural-resources-career-job-fair/
LOCATION:Leesport Farmer’s Market\, 312 Gernants Church Road\, Leesport\, PA\, 19533\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Support,Other,View All Events
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SUMMARY:Transitioning Planning Workshop for Dairy Farm Families
DESCRIPTION:The Interactive Workshop Will Go Beyond the Basics With Transition Planning \nIt’s never too early or too late to start thinking about “passing the torch” and finding someone in line to transition ownership of your dairy business. Dairy farm families are invited to a “Passing the Torch” Next-Level Transition Planning Workshop on November 12 in Bird in Hand\, Lancaster County\, Pa. Hosted by Penn State Extension and the Center for Dairy Excellence\, the day-long workshop is designed to go beyond the basics when it comes to transition planning. Speakers will cover everything from communication and family dynamics to legal and accounting considerations. The event will include lunch. Registration is $40 for the first family member to attend and $10 for each additional family member. Visit www.centerfordairyexcellence.org/passing-the-torch to register online or call the Center at 717-788-0304 \n“Maybe your kids are only in high school or college\, and you’re not ready to pass the torch quite yet. It can take years to successfully transition your business\, so having one-on-one conversations now can help down the road when you’re ready to begin the process. Maybe you don’t have a family member interested in taking over your dairy enterprise\, maybe you’re just starting to think about retirement\, or maybe you’re nearing retirement and haven’t thought about your succession plan at all. It’s not too late\,” said Melissa Anderson\, Programs and Operations Manager at the Center for Dairy Excellence. “No matter what stage or situation you’re in\, this workshop will get everyone around the table. If you have attended one of our previous ‘Passing the Torch’ workshops\, this event is designed to take those topics to the next level with a deeper dive.” \nDuring the workshop\, attendees will: \n\nHear a more in-depth discussion about business structures and plans\, when and how to use them\, and more.\nLearn about pre-nuptials\, post-nuptials\, and how to structure them.\nGet more examples and case studies of different transition plans.\nReflect on what your plan is if someone passes away unexpectedly.\nHear success stories.\nParticipate in one-on-one\, interactive family roundtable discussions that are led by outside advisors to keep the process moving in a productive way.\n\n“Thank you for giving us a platform and context to start very difficult conversations. It was very helpful – even just to begin a starting point\,” shared one dairy farmer who attended a previous workshop in this series. \nRegistration is $40 for the first family member to attend and $10 for each additional family member. Entire dairy farm families are encouraged to attend the events. Call the Center at 717-788-0304 to register over the phone. Visit www.centerfordairyexcellence.org/passing-the-torch to register online. \n\nPlain & Fancy Farm \n\n\n\nAddress:\n3121 Old Philadelphia Pike\nBird in Hand\, PA 17050
URL:https://bountifulberks.org/event/transitioning-planning-workshop-for-dairy-farm-families/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T110000
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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Pumpkin Centerpiece Workshop
DESCRIPTION:November 21\n11A to 1P\n611 Siegfriedale Road\, Kutztown PA 19533\n610-683-1400\nCelebrate the beauty of the late season with a hands-on pumpkin arrangement workshop.\nIn this cozy\, creative session\, you’ll design a unique arrangement using dried flowers and pumpkins grown right here on the farm. We’ll explore techniques for working with dried materials\, layering texture\, and creating arrangements. \nWhether you’re decorating your home for Thanksgiving or simply looking for a creative way to embrace the season\, you’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind piece to take home and enjoy. \nMeet Your Instructor\nThis workshop will be led by Shawn Brown\, former owner of the renowned Lehigh Valley “Jackie and Daughter Flower Shop.” Shawn is now the Senior Visitor Experience Manager at Rodale Institute\, where she beautifies the farm by sourcing materials from the natural surroundings. \nShawn studied with the American Institute of Floral Designers and brings a thoughtful\, seasonal approach to her designs—blending natural materials with artistic technique. She loves helping others create meaningful\, beautiful pieces inspired by the time of year. \nRegistration is $50 a person\, and you can register here: Thanksgiving Pumpkin Centerpiece Workshop – Rodale Institute
URL:https://bountifulberks.org/event/thanksgiving-pumpkin-centerpiece-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T120000
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SUMMARY:PennState Extension: Managing Corn Silage for Profit — Forage Quality Reports
DESCRIPTION:Analyze corn silage samples and forage quality reports to improve ration balancing\, silage management\, and livestock performance. \n\n\nEvent Details\nWhen:December 8\, 2026\n(12:00 PM-1:00 PM ET)\n \nRegistration deadline:December 8\, 2026\n12:00 p.m. \n\nAbout the Live Webinar\n“Managing Corn Silage for Profit: Forage Quality Reports” will highlight the critical role of forage analysis in understanding the protein\, carbohydrate\, and fat fractions of corn silage. Dairy Educator Kasey Hower will review proper forage sampling and Professor of Veterinary Science Robert Van Saun will discuss forage quality testing and its role in ration balancing. These insights will help producers and nutritionists interpret forage reports to strengthen silage management and livestock performance. \nAbout the Series\nCorn silage is a cornerstone of dairy and beef production in Pennsylvania\, but producing it profitably requires careful management. This series offers practical\, research-based guidance on every step of the process—from hybrid selection and planting strategies to harvest timing\, storage\, and feeding. Designed for both experienced growers and those new to silage production\, the sessions provide insights to help maximize yield\, enhance quality\, and support profitability across Pennsylvania’s diverse growing conditions. \nThis event is being offered at no charge to participants. \nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. \nA link to the recorded webinar will be emailed to registrants within ten business days after the live event. The recording will be accessible for six months from the event date. \n\n\nWho is this for?\n\n\nSilage producers\nDairy producers\nLivestock producers\n\n\nWhat will you learn?\n\n\nHow to properly take a corn silage sample\nHow to interpret a forage quality
URL:https://bountifulberks.org/event/pennstate-extension-managing-corn-silage-for-profit-forage-quality-reports/
CATEGORIES:Business Support,Webinar
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