Winter Ag Workshop Series

We are excited to be hosting the Winter Ag Workshops again this year! The 2027 series of sessions will take place during the afternoons of February 1 – 4, 2027 via Zoom. This year we have an additional session! Both “live” and on-demand options are available. 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!

Sessions will take place each day at 4-5 pm EST. You’ll be able to interact and ask questions of our presenters. Can’t make it at those times? Now worries! You can also register to participate in an on-demand format. On-demand sessions will be available until Sunday, March 14, 2027. We hope this will make it easier to attend during the school year. Have questions? Email us at CRSchaeffer@pfb.com.

2027 Agenda-Coming Soon!

Coming Soon!

2026 Winter Ag Workshop Series

Food Safety
Beth Kocsis, Penn State Extension

Educational Opportunities with Pennsylvania State Parks Kim Lott, PA DCNR

Rain Gardens Andy Yencha & Jodi Sulpizio, Penn State Extension

Agricultural Biosecurity Dr. Ernest Hovingh, Penn State Extension

Stormwater Management
Bradley Kunsman, Jr. and Jennifer Fetter, Penn State Extension

Home Food Preservation
Andy Hirneisen, Penn State Extension

PSU Fruit Research and Extension Center Grzegorz Krawczyk, PSU Fruit Research and Extension Center

2025 Winter Ag Workshop Series

Food Safety
Beth Kocsis, Penn State Extension

Educational Opportunities with Pennsylvania State Parks Kim Lott, PA DCNR

Rain Gardens Andy Yencha & Jodi Sulpizio, Penn State Extension

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

Grape Growing & Viticulture in the Classroom

Dr. Michael Campbell, Director, Lake Erie Regional Grape Research and Extension Center

Trout Farming

Adam Pritts, Laurel Hill Trout Farm, LLC

Unearthing the Microscopic World: Soil Science in the Classroom (Soil Microscopy)

Suzanne Shea, Certified Soil Food Web Lab Tech, Old Sword Farm

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

Distance Learning with the Keystone Elk Country Alliance Ben Porkolab, Conservation Education Coordinator, Keystone Elk Country Alliance, Elk Country Visitor Center

Folk’s Butterfly Farm David Folk, Folk’s Butterfly Farm

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

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