For the week of October 12, 2026
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UPCOMING WEBINARS AND EVENTS: Penn State Extension is pleased to continue providing quality education via various webinars and recordings. If you have difficulty registering online for these live webinars, please contact Penn State Extension’s customer service team at
1-877-345-0691. Most of these webinars will be recorded and available for later viewing as well. Continue searching our website, extension.psu.edu, for the latest offerings.
Tuesday, October 13, 10:00 AM – Pasture Walks with Extension: Sheep and Goat Farm – Interested in rotational pasture-based sheep and goat farming or organic and regenerative grazing systems? Growers and producers are invited to join Penn State Extension and Barton Farm for a sheep and goat pasture walk on October 13, 2026.
Barton Farm, the host, is a sheep and goat farm raising animals and forages using regenerative agriculture principles. Penn State Extension educators Tosh Mazzone, Agronomy Educator, and Melanie Barkley, Small Ruminant Educator, will join Barton Farm to walk fields on October 13 at 10:00 AM at 3565 Pleasant Valley Road, Crystal Spring, Pennsylvania, 15536. We will tour the farm and fields while discussing regenerative agriculture principles and rotational grazing, ruminant forage production, preferences and health, and more – as well as enjoy a free lunch!
This event is free, and lunch is included. However, to plan for lunch please pre-register at https://extension.psu.edu/pasture-walks-with-extension-sheep-and-goat-farm or by calling 1-877-345-0691. Questions or help registering? Call Tosh Mazzone at 717-809-2192.
Friday, October 30, 2026, 9:30 AM – Cow Comfort Around the Farm – Cow comfort is essential to maximizing herd health, productivity, and profitability on today’s dairy farms. Penn State Extension invites dairy producers, farm employees, and industry professionals to attend Cow Comfort Around the Farm, an on-farm educational program focused on management strategies, animal-handling practices, and equipment considerations to support healthier, more productive cows and calves. The program will be held on October 30, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at a private farm in Fayetteville, PA 17222. Participants will gain practical insights into improving cow comfort throughout the farm, with discussions centered on housing, handling, calf comfort, and facility management. Registration is required by October 28, 2026, at 11:45 p.m. To register, visit: https://extension.psu.edu/cow-comfort-around-the-farm. For additional information, contact Samantha Gehrett at Penn State Extension at 717-706-6034 or smr5319@psu.edu.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 1:00 PM – Pesticide Study Session – Need last-minute help reviewing for the November 18, 2026, PDA Certified Pesticide Applicator Exam?
Penn State Extension is holding a study session focused on the private applicator pesticide exam, from 1:00 – 4:00 PM on November 17, 2026, at Penn State Extension Franklin County, Room 1, 181 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, PA 17202.
For the moment, the private pesticide exam is still open-book, but it may be helpful to review study materials, practice exam questions, and learn test-taking tips in a group setting (Many applicators studying to test for a commercial pesticide license category take closed-book exams, but this study session will be helpful to review materials from the CORE study books). Participants must bring their own private pesticide applicator CORE study manual to class. If you plan to use previously purchased study packets, please note that some materials may have been updated. Ensure your study materials include the latest manuals, or purchase an updated study packet by contacting 1-877-345-0691.
This study session is held the day before the next scheduled PA Department of Agriculture (PDA) pesticide exam held in Chambersburg at the Ag Heritage Center, 185 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, PA 17202. You must pre-register for the upcoming pesticide exams to save a seat in the room. Questions? Or for more information, contact Tosh Mazzone at Penn State Extension at 717-809-2192.
Monday, November 30, 2026, 5:00 PM – Evergreen ID and Wreath Making – Join the Penn State Master Gardeners of Franklin County at the Ag Heritage Building, Lower Level, 185 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, for a popular workshop. In this hands-on session, you’ll learn how to identify various evergreens and create your very own wreath. The cost of the workshop is $25, and materials will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their own pruners and garden gloves. Additional embellishments are welcome. For additional information and online registration, visit https://extension.psu.edu/evergreen-identification-and-wreath-making or call 1-877-345-0691.
Tuesday, December 1, 20265, 9:00 AM – Evergreen ID and Centerpiece Making – Join the Master Gardeners of Franklin County at the Ag Heritage Building, lower level, located at 185 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, for a chance to create your own custom centerpiece using a variety of greens. The cost for this hands-on workshop is $25. Participants will not only craft a beautiful arrangement but will also learn to identify common evergreens. All materials will be provided; however, participants are encouraged to bring their own pruners and garden gloves. Feel free to bring additional embellishments as well. For additional information and to register online, visit https://extension.psu.edu/evergreen-identification-and-centerpiece-workshop or call 1-877-345-0691.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 5:00 PM – Evergreen ID and Tabletop Tree Arrangement – Join the Master Gardeners of Franklin County at the Ag Heritage Building, Lower Level, 185 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, for an engaging, hands-on workshop where you will learn to identify evergreens, shrubs, and perennials while creating your own tabletop tree arrangement. Guided by Master Gardeners, you will craft a unique tree 12 to 18 inches tall. The cost of the workshop is $25, and materials will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their own pruners and garden gloves. Additional embellishments are welcome. For additional information and online registration, visit https://extension.psu.edu/evergreen-identification-and-tabletop-tree-arrangement or call 1-877-345-0691.
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 5:00 PM – Evergreen ID and Kissing Ball Arrangement – Join the Master Gardeners of Franklin County at the Ag Heritage Building, lower level, 185 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, and learn how to identify a variety of evergreens while creating a beautiful, festive kissing ball (approx. 8-10 inches in diameter) to brighten your holiday season. The cost of this hands-on workshop is $25, and materials will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their own pruners and garden gloves. Additional embellishments are welcome. For additional information and online registration, visit https://extension.psu.edu/evergreen-identification-and-kissing-ball-arrangement or call 1-877-345-0691.
