Berks County
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Please call ahead to ensure someone is available to assist you.
1238 County Welfare Road, Suite 110 Berks County Ag Center
Leesport, Pennsylvania 19533-9709
Upcoming Events
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WebinarsTAP Online Food Safety Manager Certification Course
When 12/31/2024Length Self-PacedEvent Format Blended | Combines In-Person w/Online ComponentOur 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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WebinarsCooking for Crowds: A Volunteer's Guide to Safe Food Handling
When Multiple Options AvailableLength 3 hoursEvent Format Virtual | LiveThe Cooking for Crowds webinar helps non-profit organizations and their volunteers understand risks involved preparing large volumes of food.$5.00
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WebinarsMental Health First Aid
When Multiple Options AvailableEvent Format Virtual | LiveMental 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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WebinarsLet's Cook at Home: Weight Management
Length 1 hourLearn the basics of weight management and discover how to make healthy and satisfying meals with fewer calories during this webinar. -
WebinarsFarmers Market Manager Forum
When Multiple Options AvailableLength 1 hourEvent Format Virtual | LiveJoin this virtual event to discuss issues and solutions with other market managers.Free
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WebinarsQPR Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention Training
When Multiple Options AvailableLength 2 hoursEvent Format Virtual | LiveQPR (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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WebinarsYour Money Matters: Identity Theft
Length 1 hourProtect your finances from identity theft! Learn essential strategies to safeguard your personal information. -
WebinarsFinding America's Giants: the National Champion Tree Program
Length 1 hourLearn how the National Champion Tree Program identifies, measures, and protects the largest trees in America—and how you can help.
News
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NewsMaster Watershed Steward Native Tree and Shrub Sale
Date Posted 7/31/2024Penn State Extension Master Watershed Stewards Host Annual Native Tree and Shrub Events to Promote Healthy Watersheds -
NewsPenn State Extension Leads Produce Auction Tours for Buyers
Date Posted 8/27/2021First-time auction buyers learned the ins and outs of sourcing produce at the auction. -
NewsACAP Prevailing Wage Frequently Asked Questions and Flow Chart
Date Posted 4/15/2024Two new resources have been approved that will assist landowners and conservation professionals to navigate prevailing wage requirements as they are applied under the Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP). -
NewsSwine Vaccination Guide From Iowa Pork Industry Center
Date Posted 7/8/2024Many small and independent swine farms struggle to get advice on pig care due to the shortage of swine-knowledgeable veterinarians. This new resource from Iowa State may help. -
NewsBehind the Data on Agritourism and Direct Sales in the United States
Date Posted 9/16/2024A new journal article highlights inconsistencies in how agritourism and direct sales are defined and measured in the United States. -
NewsU.S. Agritourism and Direct-to-Consumer Sales Census Update
Date Posted 9/16/2024Of the 1.9 million U.S. farms estimated in the 2022 Census of Agriculture, 1.5% reported being engaged in agritourism and 6% had direct-to-consumer sales. -
News2024 PSWGA Shepherd Symposium and Annual Meeting set for October 19
Date Posted 10/2/2024The Pennsylvania Sheep and Wool Growers Association's (PSWGA) 2024 annual symposium and meeting will be on Saturday, October 19, in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. -
NewsShowcase Your Skills at the 2025 Dive Deeper Summit
Date Posted 12/5/2024Penn State Extension is seeking individuals and organizations to present at the 2025 Dive Deeper Summit for Water Educators, scheduled on September 25, 2025, in Harrisburg. -
NewsThe Dairy Industry's Growing Concern: Influenza A and Its Impact on Dairy Cattle
Date Posted 12/9/2024This article describes the new Federal Order for the National Milk Testing Strategy for HPAI in dairy cattle. -
NewsMaster Watershed Stewards Take Part in Winter Salt Stream Snapshot
Date Posted 2/18/2025This multi-state effort helps to raise awareness of salt impacts to local waterways. -
NewsFarm Progression Survey
Date Posted 2/25/2025PA Department of Agriculture, Penn State Extension, and PA Farm Link have launched the Farm Progression Survey. The last PA survey was in 2005. Results will inform future policies and initiatives. -
NewsUsing Live Stake Nurseries to Engage Communities in Stream Health
Date Posted 3/17/2025Live stake nurseries combine restoration work with educational outreach.
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