Penn State Extension is pleased to continue to provide quality education via a wide variety of webinars and recordings.If you have difficulty registering online for any of these live webinars, please contact Penn State Extension’s customer service team at 877-345-0691. Most of these webinars will be recorded and available for viewing at a later time, as well. Continue to search our website: extension.psu.edu for the latest offerings.
SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday and Thursday, December 11 & 12, 2024, 9AM – Private Applicator Short Course – This short course will prepare attendees for the PDA private pesticide certification exam by reviewing and highlighting key material in the Pesticide Core and Supplemental Manual. Chapters will be broken up with the inclusion of small group activities and breaks. All participants are responsible for bringing their own private pesticide applicator CORE study manual training materials to the class. If you are planning to use study packets that were previously purchased, please be aware that some materials may have been updated. Up to date study manuals may be purchased at the local Extension Office. Join Penn State Extension Educators at the Franklin County Extension Office, 181 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, cost for the 2-day short course is $40. For additional details and to register online go to https://extension.psu.edu/private-pesticide-applicator-short-course-workshop or call 1-877-345-0691 to register by phone.
Thursday, December 12, 2024, 6:00PM – Master Watershed Steward Training Info for Cumberland and Franklin Counties – What is the Master Watershed Steward (MWS) Program and what can we do for your community? This information session is all about the Spring 2025 MWS training program and how you can apply to become a Master Watershed Steward, one of Penn State Extension’s fastest-growing and impact-making volunteer programs. This session is geared toward applicants in Cumberland and Franklin Counties. However, we are certainly happy to help others connect to your local MWS program. This no charge training informational will be held at the Penn State Extension Office, 181 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg. For more information and to register online go to https://extension.psu.edu/master-watershed-steward-training-info-for-cumberland-and-franklin-counties or call 1-877-345-0691 to register by phone.
Thursday, January 30, 2025, 9:00AM-2:00PM – 2025 Franklin County Crops Day – Join us at Crops Day 2025, where Penn State Extension Field and Forage Crops Specialists will provide an informative recap of the 2024 crop production season. Discover new innovations for the upcoming season and gain valuable insights into the latest developments in agronomic research, products, and technology. It’s an opportunity to stay informed and prepared for the changing landscape of crop management. Crops Day will be held at the Kauffman Ruritan Community Center, 7289 Ruritan Dr, Chambersburg, PA and the registration fee is $10. For more information and to register online go to https://extension.psu.edu/crops-days or call 1-877-345-0691.
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