Join the National Extension Tourism Network for a presentation by Claudia Schmidt (Penn State) and Jason Entsminger (University of Maine), who will share key findings from the recent national agritourism survey, exploring both challenges and opportunities within the industry. Their discussion will highlight regulatory challenges and the broader agritourism support system. Register here.
April 23, 2025
12:00pm Eastern
The National Extension Tourism Network (NET) invites you to join this webinar presented by Kathy Kelley, Penn State Professor of Horticultural Marketing and Business Management, who will present on trends describing what tasting rooms and related alcoholic beverage venues can implement to attract visitors. Strategies include developing events based on national trend data, partnering with complementary businesses, and customizing experiences based on surveying visitors and loyalty program members.
Outdoor Retail Outlook- Nov. 6, 2025 (12-1pm MST)
Join the National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP) for this webinar with the Regional Rural Development Centers (RRDCs) to learn more about how Community Development professionals can connect to regional centers and get involved!
Join the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia for this online event to hear from experts and practitioners about strategies and best practices for supporting the local workforce through sustainable childcare services. Investing in childcare services creates jobs, allows caregivers to participate in the labor market, and provides opportunities for young families to remain in their rural communities — all of which contribute to a thriving regional economy.
The Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development is hosting a webinar on February 24 at 2:00 p.m. ET geared toward Extension professionals who are interested in assisting their communities in understanding the challenges and opportunities that data centers present.
The farm income crisis of the late 2010s and the COVID-19 pandemic amplified mental health challenges in agriculture, which resulted in the development of a range of mental health programs.