Programs and Events
Ag all year.
From Ag Progress Days, to the industry-pioneering Ice Cream Short Course, to the Timber Show and more, Penn State Extension and the College of Ag Sciences will keep your calendar full of educational and entertaining events.
Ag Progress Days features the latest technology and research exhibits, educational programs, and guided tours. It is held annually during three days in August.
Penn State Extension offers educational workshops, conferences, and webinars year-round for industry professionals and homeowners alike.
The Timber Show is a great opportunity to learn about the industry and network with forest product companies in the leading hardwood producing state in the nation.
Upcoming College Events
Chocolate Short Course 2026
June 22-26, 2026
Rodney A. Erickson Food Science Building, Penn State University Park Campus
Cultured Products Short Course 2026
September 15-17, 2026
Erickson Food Science Building
2026 Food Safety and Sanitation for Food Manufacturers
October 13-15, 2026
Rodney A. Erickson Food Science Building
Pasteurization Short Course 2026
October 20-22, 2026
Rodney A. Erickson Food Science Building, Penn State University Park Campus