PASA is pleased to offer eleven Pre-Conference Tracks, a series of full-day intensive learning experiences. Each track focuses on a specific topic and brings together experts in their field for an in-depth look that will give you the knowledge and skills you need to implement the new methods learned into your daily operation. Whether offered as a series of lectures, concurrent sessions, or hands-on workshops, each track has been uniquely formatted to enhance participants' learning experience. Participants will spend the day in their selected track. A continental breakfast, buffet lunch, and Thursday evening social hour are included in the package price. See the rates page for pricing. Please note that all tracks can sell out, so register early! All Tracks Start at 9:00am.

Special Information for Off-Site Tracks

Wednesday & Thursday Track 2: Harvesting the Back Forty will be held at Shaver's Creek Environmental Center. Transportation will be provided. Participants will meet at the fireplace in the main lobby of The Penn Stater at 8:00AM and the bus to Shaver's Creek will leave at 8:15AM. You will receive your registration folders as you board the bus. Breakfast items will be available in the main lobby before you board the bus.

(Track full) Thursday Track 3: Green Living for High School Students will be held on Penn State's campus. Transportation will be provided. Participants will meet at the fireplace in the main lobby of The Penn Stater at 8:30AM and the bus to Penn State will leave at 8:45AM. Participants need to check-in at the registration desk for registration folders and name badges.  Please enjoy the continental breakfast provided at The Penn Stater prior to boarding the bus.

Thursday, Track 5: Composting for Fruit, Vegetable and Field Crop Production will have a field trip to the Penn State Composting Facility (bring appropriate outdoor attire).


Wednesday Only

Track 1: Sustaining Healthy Relationships on the Farm


Wednesday & Thursday

Track 2: Harvesting the Back Forty: Agroforestry in the Mid-Atlantic and
               Beyond


Thursday Only

Track 3: Green Living for High School Students
               
(Track full)

Track 4: All Organic Matters with PCO

Track 5: Composting for Fruit, Vegetable, and Field Crop Production
                (Track full)
 

Track 6: Storing the Land’s Abundance: Putting Food By & Adding
               Value to Your Harvest

Track 7: Sustainable Pastured Poultry
(Track full)

Track 8: Controlling Your Dairy Destiny

Track 9: Value-Added Dairy

Track 10: Intermediate Cheesemaking

Track 11: Year-Round Production in High Tunnels with Steve Moore
 

Click the links above to see the full schedule
for each pre-conference track.