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
Ice Cream Short Course 2026
January 11-17, 2026
The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center
2026 Ice Cream 101: Introduction to Frozen Desserts
January 30 - February 1, 2026
Penn Stater Conference Center and PSU Campus
Bay in the Balance 2026
March 2-4, 2026
Wyndham Gettysburg Hotel & Conference Center
Principles of Sensory Evaluation Short Course 2026
April 14-16, 2026
Rodney A. Erickson Food Science Building