Winter Ag Workshop Series
Overview
We are excited to host the Winter Ag Workshop Series each February! The Winter Ag Workshop Series is an annual series of virtual professional development webinars that help educators learn about agricultural topics you can bring into your classroom. These Zoom workshops are free to attend and available via both “live” and on-demand options. Attendance is open to everyone!
Attendees will be able to earn up to 8 Act 48 hours (up to 2 per session). Don’t miss the chance to learn how to bring agriculture into your classroom right from your computer!
The 2025 series has already passed. But, don’t worry! We look forward to seeing you next year. Please check back in late 2025 for information about the 2026 Winter Ag Workshop Series.
2025 Winter Ag Workshop Series
Food Safety
Beth Kocsis, Penn State Extension
Rain Gardens
Andy Yencha & Jodi Sulpizio, Penn State Extension
Educational Opportunities with Pennsylvania State Parks
Kim Lott, PA DCNR
Agricultural Biosecurity
Dr. Ernest Hovingh, Penn State Extension
2024 Winter Ag Workshop Series
Mushroom Cultivation
Dr. John Pecchia, Director of the Mushroom Research Center and Spawn Laboratory
Mushroom Cultivation
Dr. John Pecchia, Director of the Mushroom Research Center and Spawn Laboratory
Mushroom Cultivation
Dr. John Pecchia, Director of the Mushroom Research Center and Spawn Laboratory
Mushroom Cultivation
Dr. John Pecchia, Director of the Mushroom Research Center and Spawn Laboratory
2023 Winter Ag Workshop Series
The C3 Framework in Agriculture: College, Career & Civic Life
Lynn Wallin, M.Ed., Education Specialist, Utah State University & National Center for Agricultural Literacy
Folk’s Butterfly Farm
David Folk, Folk’s Butterfly Farm
Distance Learning with the Keystone Elk Country Alliance
Ben Porkolab, Conservation Education Coordinator, Keystone Elk Country Alliance, Elk Country Visitor Center
Cheese is Whey Cool!
Andrea Gardner, Education Specialist, National Center for Agricultural Literacy
2022 Winter Ag Workshop Series
Project Based Learning for Agricultural Literacy (Secondary focus)
Andrea Gardner, Education Specialist, National Center for Agricultural Literacy
Cultivating Agricultural Literacy (Elementary focus)
Lynn Wallin, M.Ed., Utah State University & National Center for Agricultural Literacy
Growing Tomatoes and Cucumbers Hydroponically
Dr. Elsa Sanchez and Dr. Robert Berghage, The Pennsylvania State University
Beef’s Role in a Nutritious Eating Pattern from Baby and Beyond
Beth Stark, RDN, LDN, PA Beef Council/Northeast Beef Promotion Initiative
On the Search for Native and Invasive Species in Your Local Natural Areas
Amy Jewitt, Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program & Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
Bringing Poultry into Your Classroom
Phillip Clauer, The Pennsylvania State University
2021 Winter Ag Workshop Series
Connecting with the Food System: The PA Farm to School Network
Kelsey Porter, The Food Trust – Pennsylvania Core Partner, National Farm to School Network
Building Outdoor Learning Opportunities: School Gardens
Diane Velozo, PA Friends of Agriculture Foundation
A Sweet Time with Maple Sugaring
Eric Rensel and Carey Huber, Parker Dam State Park Complex – Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Building Employability Skills Through Agriculture Across Pennsylvania
Doreen Petri, Erie City School District
Natalie Barkley, Newport School District
Laura Fridirici, M.Ed., Pennsylvania Department of Education