2010 Field Days and Intensive Learning Programs
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2010 Field Day & Intensive Learning Programs
April
Common Sense Sustainable Forestry: Barriers and Opportunities to Renewing Forests
Firth Maple Products
Spartansburg, Crawford County
Saturday, April 10
Future Harvest - CASA Spring Field Day: Pasture-Based Dairy: Restorative Grazing Strategies
This event is held in partnership with Future Harvest - CASA
(Chesapeake Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture)
Long DeLite Farm
Williamsport, Maryland
Thursday, April 22
May
**Postponed** INTENSIVE: A Plant's Eye View of Compost and Foliar Sprays
Chester County Economic Development Council & Wyebrook Farm
Exton & Honey Brook, Chester County
Thursday & Friday, May 6 & 7
Bugs, Wind & Solar: IPM in High Tunnels and a Hybrid Renewable Energy System
Quiet Creek Herb Farm & School of Country Living
Brookville, Jefferson County
Thursday, May 13
Edibles from Your Woods: The Wild, Wild World of Ramps and Mushrooms
Shaver's Creek Environmental Center
Petersburg, Huntingdon County
Saturday, May 15
Getting Grants for Farming: Meet Your Goals Using Federal or State Funding
Paradise Gardens and Farm LLC
Reynoldsville, Jefferson County
Wednesday, May 19
June
Growing & Marketing Organic Vegetables
This event is held in partnership with Future Harvest - CASA
(Chesapeake Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture)
One Straw Farm
Whitehall, MD
Wednesday, June 16
The Art & Science of Quality Small Grains Production
Small Valley Milling
Halifax, Dauphin County
Thursday, June 17
Cattle in the Wilds: A Grazing Operation in Potter County
Ayers Hill Farm
Coudersport, Potter County
Wednesday, June 23
July
Managing Nutrients & Pests in Organic Cucurbit Production
Penn State High Tunnel Research & Education Facility (Gate H)
Pa Furnace, Centre County
Thursday, July 8
Dogs Days of Summer: Incorporating Working Dogs on Your Farm
Steam Valley Fiber Farm
Trout Run, Lycoming County
Tuesday, July 13
Pastures and Greenhouses and IPM, Oh My! - Rising to the Challenges of a Diversified Farm
Heritage Farm
Ridgway, Elk County
Monday, July 19
August
INTENSIVE: Capturing Sunshine: Solar Energy on the Farm
Dickinson College Farm
Boiling Springs, Cumberland County
Thursday, August 5
3rd Annual PASA Grass-Fed Beef Challenge Cook-Off
Jamison Farm
Latrobe, Westmoreland County
Friday & Saturday, August 6-7
Restorative Farming at The Anthill: Embracing Abundance & Diversity on Your Farm
The Anthill Farm
Honesdale, Wayne County
Thursday, August 26
September
The Day-to-Day Realities of Grazing & Handling Sheep
Owens Farm
Sunbury, Northumberland County
Thursday, September 9
Sugar & 'Sang: Maple & Ginseng Husbandry on Your Forestlands
Saint Rose Academy School Auditorium
Mayfield, Lackawanna County
Saturday, September 11
Three Creameries & Their Strategies: Marketing Your Dairy Products
This event is held in partnership with Future Harvest - CASA
(Chesapeake Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture)
Keswick Creamery
Newburg, Cumberland County
Tuesday, September 28
October
Finding a Niche for Heritage Breeds: Preserving Heritage, History & Genes
This event is held in partnership with Future Harvest - CASA
(Chesapeake Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture)
Stonecroft Highlands
Petersburg, Huntingdon County
Wednesday, October 6
INTENSIVE: Home Cheesemaking: Hands-on Workshop for Beginners
Quiet Creek Herb Farm & School of Country Living
Brookville, Jefferson County
Friday, October 29 or Saturday, October 30
November
Revel in the Spirit of Sustainable Holiday Plants: A Certified Organic Greenhouse Operation
Peace Tree Farm
Kintnersville, Bucks County
Thursday, November 18
December
