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Some agricultural economists warned agricultural entrepreneurs that the days of "pick-your-own" farms were ending and that the average American no longer had time to venture out to neighboring farms to harvest fresh fruits, vegetables, or flowers.

Pennsylvania growers should always scan the horizon looking for new or emerging culinary trends that could increase farm profits.

Were your high tunnel tomato plants a little shorter than normal despite following your regular fertility program?

Keeping up with pesticides is a big task! Resistance issues, government bans, and supply chain issues can make finding the right spray daunting. And there are many different styles of pesticides available.

Numerous knowledge systems exist, including intuition, invention, personal experience, statistical data collection, storytelling, religious teachings, philosophical schools, and science.

Irrigation often is necessary because of the uneven distribution of precipitation throughout the year, especially during critical growth periods.

With regular and systematic scouting you will be more able to detect plant problems before they get out of hand.

Greenhouse production may be year-round and can provide valuable cash flow throughout the year.

Growing culinary herbs can be a profitable niche market.

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When is it worth using grafting for your high tunnel tomatoes? How do you select the right rootstock?

El manejo integrado de malezas en los cultivos de hortalizas comienza con la inspección y identificación de malezas.

La comunicación es un factor importante en la eficiencia de la operación de cualquier lugar de trabajo.

Learn about pest issues in small fruits and vegetables and earn Core and Cat. pesticide credits.

Scurf is a superficial discoloration of the roots and it does not affect eating quality. However, sweet potatoes with scurf are more difficult to market.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn from experts about allium pests' insect and disease troubles. You will have the opportunity to gain pesticide credits for your Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Pesticide License.

Fruit and vegetable growers will learn about the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices, and co-management of natural resources and food safety.

Understanding differences between cultures can provide helpful insight for situations encountered everywhere in our increasingly global society, including common encounters on U.S. farms.

For Spanish-speaking growers or those interested in learning about product safety, the FSMA Produce Safety Rule, GAPs, and co-management of natural resources and food safety.

Learn from Extension Educators about how to help clear up typical confusing plant disease symptoms seen on Mid-Atlantic farms. You will have the chance to earn pesticide credits for your Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Pesticide License.

Learn about this harmful disease that infects vegetable and small fruit crops. We will discuss how to recognize the disease and methods to handle it on your farm. You will have the opportunity to gain pesticide credits for your Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Pesticide License.

Learn about pest issues in broccoli, cabbage, and other cole crops. Experts will teach you how to sufficiently diagnose disease and insect issues. You will have the opportunity to gain pesticide credits for your Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Pesticide License.

Join us as we review the process behind growing and harvesting hops, irrigation techniques, ways to prevent diseases, and more.

Here we share the benefits and drawbacks of 4 compost production methods, as well as 6 straightforward tips for using compost.

Learn how to manage a budget for your hops yard, how to manage the risks, resources, insurance, and more!