Where: West 11th Street
You'll find some of the ways PDA is keeping Pennsylvania agriculture growing, don't miss these special presentations:
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Century Farm Awards - Thursday at 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in the American National Learning Center (FF), just off Main Street, access E. 9th Street, building is behind the Pasto Museum.
Bureau's to be represented in their building:
- Animal Health & Diagnostic Services
- Farmland Preservation
- Food Assistance
- Food Safety and Laboratory Services
- Plant Industry
- Friends of Farm Show
- PA Preferred
- Markets-ABCD
Special Presentations
Town Hall Meeting Tuesday, Aug. 13 at 10:30 a.m. in the Red Barn Annex (RB)
-Dean Troy Ott will be joined by Secretary Redding to discuss the current state of Pennsylvania agriculture, including emerging issues and opportunities with a focus on the implications of HPAI in dairy.
Farm Progression Planning- Panel Discussion Tuesday, Aug. 13 at 1:00 p.m. in the Red Barn Annex (RB)
-PDA and partners discuss resources, support, and why Farm Progression Planning is important for PA's agriculture's future!
Organic Farming Opportunities Seminar, Thursday, Aug. 15 at 1:00 p.m. in the College Exhibits Bldg. Theater (CBT)
-Sage Dennis and Kegan Hilaire / Rodale Institute 1 pm; Peggy Fogarty and Leslie Zuck/ Team Ag 1:30 pm; Katie Poppiti / PCO/ TOPP 2:00 pm; Anna Hodgson/ Penn State Extension 2:30 pm
Join the Rodale Institute, TeamAg, Pennsylvania Certified Organic, Penn State Extension, and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture for a discussion about what is involved in transitioning to USDA certified organic and the abundance of free services available to assist producers in Pennsylvania. Come with questions or just come to listen and learn. These Thursday seminars will be held at the College Building Theatre. Topics to be addressed: PA Preferred Organic™; technical support for transitioning to organic certification; agronomic, financial, marketing, and regulatory consulting provided for farmers transitioning to organic production; The Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP), and Organic Study Circles.
Risk Management: Protection of Your Farm and Future, Thursday, Aug. 15 at 1:30 p.m. in Farm Family Learning Center (FF)
