Penn State Extension of Fayette County

09/14/2026

Transitioning the Farm: How to Form an LLC. Explore how forming an LLC can protect your farm, ease transitions, and support new ventures—ideal for retiring, beginning, or diversifying farmers and ag-based businesses.

About the Live Webinar: Thinking about starting a new farm enterprise or planning for the future of your farm? This informative webinar explores the benefits of forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC), including how it can help manage risk and support a smooth farm transition. Participants will gain clarity on whether an LLC is a good fit for their operation and learn the key steps, advantages, and practical applications of using this business structure as part of a long-term farm transition strategy.

Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.
A link to the recorded webinar will be emailed to registrants within ten business days after the live event. The recording will be accessible for six months from the event date.

September 16, 2026 (12:00 PM-1:00 PM ET)

https://extension.psu.edu/transitioning-the-farm-how-to-form-an-llc

09/13/2026

Biting Pests: New World Screwworm. Learn to recognize New World screwworm infestations, understand prevention and response strategies, and prepare for environmental, animal health, and regulatory challenges.

About The Live Webinar: New World screwworm is a destructive parasitic fly that can cause rapidly worsening wounds in livestock, wildlife, pets, and people. As this pest reemerges as a significant threat to U.S. animal agriculture, understanding how to recognize potential cases and respond effectively is essential. This webinar will provide practical information to help participants identify potential New World screwworm cases, understand response strategies, and prepare for the environmental, regulatory, and animal health challenges associated with a detection.

This event is being offered at no charge to participants.
Space is limited - preregistration is required.
Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.
A link to the recorded webinar will be emailed to registrants within ten business days after the live event. The recording will be accessible for six months from the event date.

September 15, 2026 (12:00 PM-1:00 PM ET)

https://extension.psu.edu/biting-pests-new-world-screwworm

09/12/2026

Forest Carbon and Resilience: Management Practices. Discover practical Climate-Smart Forestry strategies to support forest health, resilience, biodiversity, and informed carbon management decisions.

About the Live Webinar: Explore practical approaches to Climate-Smart Forestry (CSF) that can help private forest landowners navigate changing climate conditions. This webinar will examine carbon storage, biodiversity benefits, resilience to disturbance, and management trade-offs to support informed decisions that promote forest health and long-term economic outcomes.

The Forest Owner Carbon and Climate Education (FOCCE) Program is hosting the "Forest Carbon and Resilience" webinar series, which blends emerging research with practical applications to help landowners and natural resource professionals understand evolving carbon markets. Participants will learn how to make informed decisions that support both forest health and financial goals.

Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.
A link to the recorded webinar will be emailed to registrants within ten business days after the live event. The recording will be accessible for six months from the event date.

September 15, 2026 (12:00 PM-1:00 PM ET)

https://extension.psu.edu/forest-carbon-and-resilience-management-practices

09/11/2026

09/11/2026

An Incident Just Happened on the Farm: What Should You Do? Explore the principles of farm emergency awareness, safe response, and effective communication with emergency services during critical situations.

About the In-Person Workshop: Agriculture is one of the most dangerous occupations, with farmers, farm workers, and family members involved in serious incidents on farms every year. Because people living and working on the farm are often the first to discover an incident, they play a critical role in improving a victim's chance of survival until emergency responders arrive. This awareness program provides practical guidance on recognizing farm-related emergencies, safely assisting an injured person, and summoning help while avoiding additional risk to oneself or others.
This event is being offered at no charge to participants.
Registering before the event is encouraged and appreciated!

October 8, 2026 (6:00 PM-8:00 PM)

Washington County Conservation District
50 Old Hickory Ridge Rd.
Washington, Pennsylvania 15301

https://extension.psu.edu/an-incident-just-happened-on-the-farm-what-should-you-do

09/10/2026

AgWorks: Unemployment Compensation: Separation Issues. Explore how the Unemployment Compensation Service Center investigates employee separations and determines eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits.

About The Live Webinar: Many employers and claimants find the unemployment compensation process challenging to navigate when determining benefit eligibility after an employee voluntarily leaves or is discharged from a job. This webinar explains how the Unemployment Compensation Service Center investigates these situations, including the fact-finding process, burden of proof, the factors considered when making eligibility determinations, and the appeal process. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how determinations related to quits and discharges are investigated and issued, helping them better understand the requirements and procedures involved.

This webinar is open to everyone at no cost, thanks to an AgWorks grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. To help track grant reach and eligibility, participants will be asked questions about their farm or agribusiness during registration. Responses will remain confidential and will not be shared outside the project team.

As part of the AgWorks grant initiative, no-cost training and consultation services are available to qualifying small- to medium-sized farms and agribusinesses in Pennsylvania. For more information, visit AgWorks.

This event is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry through funding from the U.S. Department of Labor.
This event is being offered at no charge to participants.
Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.
A link to the recorded webinar will be emailed to registrants within ten business days after the live event. The recording will be accessible for six months from the event date.

September 15, 2026 (10:00 AM-12:00 PM ET)

https://extension.psu.edu/agworks-unemployment-compensation-separation-issues

09/09/2026

VectorED Academy: Responding to False Information. Explore how misinformation spreads, why it is persuasive, and practical strategies for recognizing, evaluating, and responding to false information with confidence.

About The Live Webinar: Misinformation and disinformation can spread quickly and influence the way we think, make decisions, and interact with others. Join us to explore how false information is created and shared, why it can be so persuasive, and the impact it has on individuals and communities. Learn practical strategies for evaluating sources, identifying misleading content, and responding thoughtfully to misinformation in everyday life.

This event is being offered at no charge to participants.
Space is limited - preregistration is required.
Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.
A link to the recorded webinar will be emailed to registrants within ten business days after the live event. The recording will be accessible for six months from the event date.

September 10, 2026 (12:00 PM-1:00 PM ET)

https://extension.psu.edu/vectored-academy-responding-to-false-information

09/08/2026

Applying for Funding with the Center for Plant Excellence. Learn about Track B: Plant Industry Career Development funding, including eligibility, application requirements, and tips for preparing a strong submission. Applications are due October 5.

About the Live Webinar: Join the Center for Plant Excellence (CPE) for an informational session on Track B: Plant Industry Career Development funding. Learn about application requirements and eligibility, what to include in a strong submission, and how to prepare a competitive application. Track B provides up to $10,000 to support internships, apprenticeships, structured training, and workforce development programs. The session will also include time for questions from prospective applicants. Applications are due October 5, 2026.

This event is being offered at no charge to participants.
Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.
A link to the recorded webinar will be emailed to registrants within ten business days after the live event. The recording will be accessible for six months from the event date.

September 9, 2026 (12:00 PM-12:30 PM ET)

https://extension.psu.edu/applying-for-funding-with-the-center-for-plant-excellence

09/07/2026

Everybody Walk Across Pennsylvania! Join Penn State Extension in a free virtual walking program. Walk at a time and place that is convenient for you!

About The Event: Everybody Walk Across Pennsylvania is a free, eight-week virtual walking program held each spring and fall. Perfect for worksites, schools, community groups, and individuals, this biannual program encourages participants to get moving, stay connected, and support one another in reaching their wellness goals. Whether you're forming a team with colleagues or walking solo, this program offers a fun and flexible way to build healthy habits.

Gather your family, friends, or co-workers to form a team of up to five. Even your pet can be a member of your team! You may also register as an individual participant. This is a virtual walking program, so you may walk wherever you choose – a park, your neighborhood, or your yard.

Each person is encouraged to walk an average of 10 miles (or do the exercise equivalent) each week for eight weeks. Walk with your team or on your own at a time and place convenient for you.
During the program, weekly emails are sent to registrants and will include motivators to keep walking and strategies for eating healthy.

This event is being offered at no charge to participants.
Preregistration is required for this event.

When: September 14 - November 9, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026, 11:45 p.m.

https://extension.psu.edu/everybody-walk-across-pa

09/06/2026

AgWorks: Strategies for Leading Others. Build stronger leadership skills with practical strategies for communication, employee training, motivation, feedback, and leading diverse agricultural work teams.

About the Live Webinar: Effective supervisors help employees understand expectations, stay motivated, learn their responsibilities, and improve their performance. As the second session in a two-part workshop series, this program provides practical strategies for leading agricultural employees through clear communication, effective training, motivation, and constructive feedback. Participants will explore techniques for setting clear expectations, supporting employee development, and improving workplace performance while also examining common communication barriers and strategies for working effectively with diverse teams. Whether you are new to supervising or looking to strengthen your leadership skills, this workshop offers practical tools to help your employees—and your operation—succeed.

This webinar is open to everyone at no cost, thanks to an AgWorks grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. To help track grant reach and eligibility, participants will be asked questions about their farm or agribusiness during registration. Responses will remain confidential and will not be shared outside the project team.

As part of the AgWorks grant initiative, no-cost training and consultation services are available to qualifying small- to medium-sized farms and agribusinesses in Pennsylvania. For more information, visit AgWorks.

This event is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry through funding from the U.S. Department of Labor.

This event is being offered at no charge to participants.
Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.
A link to the recorded webinar will be emailed to registrants within ten business days after the live event. The recording will be accessible for six months from the event date.

September 9, 2026 (10:00 AM-12:00 PM ET)

https://extension.psu.edu/agworks-strategies-for-leading-others