Are you currently a farmer who is concerned about how you can achieve your desired retirement lifestyle while still being able to transition a viable business to the next generation or operator? The Setting the Stage for Succession: Retirement Planning workshop will assist you in envisioning your retirement, developing a retirement budget and personal balance sheet, and understanding the basics of Social Security and Medicare.

Join AgConnect, an initiative of the Chester County Economic Development Council, and Penn State Extension for a meet up to reconnect with friends and plan our businesses for 2024. Enjoy fellowship in the heart of Chester County at Stargazers Winery while educators share four ways to financially prepare for 2024 as well as considerations for product pricing and marketing.

The 2024 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit, which will be held on Feb. 7 and 8, 2024 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, will help dairy producers and young professionals unlock their potential through dynamic sessions, networking opportunities, and a new career development workshop specifically for young dairy professionals. 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is requesting public input – due by Feb. 16, 2024 – on how foreign filers report agricultural land holdings in the United States.

This study by American Farmland Trust summarizes findings from an evaluation of the federal Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program (FRPP), including its effectiveness and outcomes.

Natural Lands announced it has added 47 acres of land to William Penn State Forest in Berks County. Natural Lands purchased the property and then transferred ownership to the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' (DCNR) Bureau of Forestry.

In America’s Heartland, a century-old dairy cooperative and Fortune 500 firm continues to double down on its sustainability-focused investments in the land and in rural communities.

Farmers across Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland and Pennsylvania face similar challenges, enjoy like opportunities, and have plenty of room for collaboration. That was the takeaway from an online meeting hosted by the Pennsylvania Society for Promoting Agriculture that brought together the Ag Department leaders from four Mid-Atlantic states Dec. 7.

Legislation that would allow for unflavored and flavored whole milk to be offered in school cafeterias has passed the House. The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023 highlights the many health benefits and nutrients milk provides to young Americans, including better bone health, lower blood pressure, and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease or Type 2 diabetes.

Jennifer Fetter, Penn State Extension water resources program leader, has been named director of the Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training. Fetter has served as the center's interim director since it was launched earlier this year.

What rhymes with "gratitude?" A Berks County poet shares stories of farm life in verse.

Families joined in a celebration of the holiday season and explored Pennsylvania German Christmas traditions at the Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center in Kutztown on Saturday, Dec. 2.

Compilation of "Let's Preserve" fact sheets; research-based guidelines for safely canning, freezing, and drying food at home; and nutrition and storage information.

NRCS announces application dates for conservation programs.

The American Farmland Trust is seeking corn and soybean farms in Pennsylvania to join a soil health practices study to test a new tool they are developing with the Natural Resources Conservation Service to predict the costs and benefits of practices like no-till, cover crops and nutrient management.

The Center for Dairy Excellence assists dairy farm families in the decision-making process and serves as a catalyst for collaboration to strengthen the broader industry. The Dairy Excellence Foundation supports programs that cultivate and inspire that next generation of Pennsylvania dairy.

Just before Thanksgiving and just in time, Congress passed a stop-gap funding bill that averted a government shutdown. That bill also included language to extend the current Farm Bill, which was established in 2018, until October 2024.

The Farmland Information Center, or FIC, is a clearinghouse for information about farmland protection and stewardship that serves people working to save farmland and ranchland for agriculture.

List of conservation related positions throughout Pennsylvania.

These positions are full time and primarily remote, unless otherwise noted. If you are interested in a position but don't feel like you meet all listed qualifications, please consider applying anyway! We value a wide range of skills and experience, and we care most about how your passion can support Pasa's mission.

The Center for Dairy Excellence assists dairy farm families in the decision-making process and serves as a catalyst for collaboration to strengthen the broader industry. The Dairy Excellence Foundation supports programs that cultivate and inspire that next generation of Pennsylvania dairy.

Our agriculture business specialists provide consulting in all aspects of starting, managing, and growing an agriculture-based business.

The Center for Dairy Excellence assists dairy farm families in the decision-making process and serves as a catalyst for collaboration to strengthen the broader industry. The Dairy Excellence Foundation supports programs that cultivate and inspire that next generation of Pennsylvania dairy.

During Becoming a NRCS Certified Technical Service Provider, agricultural professionals will learn about USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Technical Service Provider (TSP) Program. TSPs may include individuals, private businesses, Ameri

Discover insights on pricing strategies and market trends that can enhance your profitability. Our expert presenters will guide you through optimizing pricing structures and provide strategies such as bundling to help you gain a competitive edge.

Season two of a Penn State Extension podcast — “Farm Stress Real Talk” — is now available. The podcast focuses on supporting farmers, farm families and workers in the commercial agriculture industry who are experiencing stress. Listeners now can stream or download the podcast’s second set of episodes.