Join us next week for a FREE animal care workshop at Mercer-Vu Farms in Franklin County! If you live in Western PA, we’re hosting another workshop on April 28 at Pennwood Farms. English and Spanish speakers are invited to these on-farm workshops, and lunch is included along with hands-on training. Click here to sign up for the events.
- Tuesday, April 21, 2026 – 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Franklin County – Mercer-Vu Farms - Tuesday, April 28, 2026 – 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Somerset County – Pennwood Farms
What can you expect from the workshops? Held directly on the farm, you’ll rotate through these training areas: 1. Cull Cow Decisions, Down Cows and Transition Cows 2. Animal Handling, Stewardship and Meat Quality Issues 3. Calving Tips and Dystocia Management 4. Farm Safety
- Enjoy hands-on training and live demos to boost your skills in key areas of the FARM program.
- Get a certificate at the end of the workshops to put in your files and show your commitment to National FARM and animal care.
- Get certified in Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) at the workshop if you’re interested.
These workshops are hosted by the Center for Dairy Excellence, PA Beef Council, the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania (PDMP) and Penn State Extension.
We hope you and your team will join us at one of these locations! Click here to register online and let us know you’re planning to attend.
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