For those who are considering a new career in agriculture, Penn State Extension will be hosting the “Starting and Improving Farms Conference” from Sept. 19-20 at Toftrees Golf Resort in State College, Pennsylvania.
This event is designed for anyone who is considering starting a farm, those who began farming within the past five years, existing farms considering diversification, team members on existing farms, women farmers, providers who support farmers, and producers focused on agritourism, livestock or horticulture. The conference will include presentations, tours, exhibits, workshops and networking opportunities with like-minded professionals.
The conference will also include business and production techniques from farmers, researchers, extension educators and extension associates, along with insights on how existing farmers started their businesses and the hurdles they overcame.
The event”™s $50 registration fee covers tour transportation, continental breakfast on day two, lunch on both days and attendance at the conference banquet. More information is available on the Penn State Extension website. https://extension.psu.edu/startingandimprovingfarms.
