Penn State Extension Chester County

10/15/2026

On November 3rd and 4th, join Penn State Extension Educators for a webinar course of the Private Pesticide Applicator Short Course in Spanish. Prepare for the Department of Agriculture private pesticide certification exam in this course for Spanish-speaking participants. Instructors will review key elements and offer practice exams to help ensure your success to pass the exam.

Registration is required by October 25th: https://extension.psu.edu/private-pesticide-applicator-short-course-in-spanish-language .

10/14/2026

Join the Chester County Master Gardeners to create your own Holiday Swag on December 6th! Craft a festive holiday swag with fresh, locally sourced evergreens. Learn preservation tips, bow-making techniques, and design tricks to create a lasting seasonal decoration.

You can attend one of two sessions, 12:00-1:45 p.m., or 1:45-3:00 p.m. The workshop will be held at the East Bradford Township Copeland School House.

Space is limited and registration is required by December 4th: https://extension.psu.edu/holiday-swag-creations.

10/14/2026

Join Penn State Extension Educators for an in-person "Calf Chat: Practical Nutrition and Management Practices" workshop in Honey Brook on November 10th, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Explore the three Cs of calf management—consistency, care, and cleanliness—and learn practical strategies for calf health, nutrition, disease prevention, and husbandry. Participants can earn Beef Quality Assurance continuing education credits.

Space is limited, so be sure to register by November 9th at https://extension.psu.edu/calf-chat-practical-nutrition-and-management-practices.

10/13/2026

Penn State Extension is partnering with the Alzheimer's Association to provide "Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia," an educational webinar that provides a general overview of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

This event is being offered at no charge to participants.

Space is limited and pre-registration is required: https://extension.psu.edu/understanding-alzheimers-disease-webinar

10/12/2026

Calling all dairy farmers!

Grants are now open through the Center for Dairy Excellence. If you're looking to introduce new technology, improve housing systems, increase animal comfort, or plan for farm succession, this is your opportunity! Check out the full list of grants and requirements here: https://www.centerfordairyexcellence.org/upcoming-grant-opportunities/

These grants to have registration deadlines, so be sure to apply as soon as possible.

Contact Chester County Agent, Cordelia Collinson, at [email protected], 484-887-2341, to learn more or for assistance with applying.

Image credit: Center for Dairy Excellence

10/11/2026

Are you a grower interested in product safety? Then the "Food Modernization Safety Act: Produce Grower Certification Training" webinar is for you!

This event, on November 10th, is for growers and others interested in produce safety, the FSMA Produce Safety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices, and co-managing natural resources.

Registration is required by November 2nd: https://extension.psu.edu/fsma-grower-training-webinar .

10/08/2026

Important home canning tip from Penn State Extension's Food & Health team!

🍋 Pucker up, canners! There’s a new NewsFlash!
Not all bottled lemon juice is created equal. For tested canning recipes, reach for "from concentrate" or reconstituted juice—not fresh-squeezed or “not from concentrate.”
Stay in the know with the NCHFP NewsFlash!

When in doubt, check it out! Read the latest NewsFlash from the National Center for Home Food Preservation: https://nchfp.uga.edu/newsflash/home-canning-safety-why-the-type-of-bottled-lemon-juice-matters