CASL Events

Materials CLE Form July 2025 Quarterly Dairy Legal Webinar (This form will open at 11:55am ET on 7/15/25 and be removed from this page after the conclusion of the program)  [...]

On July 8, 2025, staff attorney Jackie Schweichler will join North American Farmers' Direct Marketing Association (NAFDMA) for a presentation on "Opening the Farm Gates: ADA Accessibility for Agritourism Guests."  [...]

On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 8:30–9:30am, Center Staff Attorney Brook Duer will present “Pennsylvania Right to Farm Laws” as part of Penn State Extension’s Conservation Cornerstone series.   From Penn [...]

On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, from noon–1:00 p.m. (ET), Center Director Ross Pifer will present “An Overview of State Grain Dealer Statutes in the United States” as part of the [...]

On May 28, 2025, from 2:30–3:30 ET, Staff Attorney Jackie Schweichler will present “ADA & Agritourism” as a virtual pre-conference session for the 18th Annual John Huffaker Course in Agricultural [...]

On May 28, 2025, the Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center (PASBDC) will host its 2025 Growth Conference: Driving Growth Together in-person at the Nittany Lion Inn in State College, Pennsylvania. [...]

On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from noon–1:00 p.m. (ET), Center Staff Attorney Jackie Schweichler will present “Navigating ADA Compliance for Agritourism Guests” as part of the National Agricultural Law Center’s [...]

On May 5–8, 2025, the Central Atlantic States Association of Food and Drug Officials (CASAFDO) will host its Annual Educational and Training Seminar in-person at the Crown Plaza Philadelphia in [...]

On May 4–7, 2025, the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS) will host its 2025 Annual Educational Conference and Exhibit Show in-person at the Hershey Lodge in Hershey, Pennsylvania.  [...]

Materials: PowerPoint: QDLW Bovine Disease Controls Fed & State January-March 2025 Quarterly Dairy Legal Update ISID-ProMed-MerckVeterinary Add'l Resources QDLW 4.15.25   On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, from noon–1:00pm ET, the [...]

On March 31, 2025, and April 14, 2025, from 9:00am–12:00pm, Center Staff Attorney Brook Duer will join Penn State Extension’s Farm Transition Team to present “Beginning Your Farm Transition Process,” [...]

On March 31, 2025, and April 14, 2025, from 9:00am–12:00pm, Center Staff Attorney Brook Duer will join Penn State Extension’s Farm Transition Team to present “Beginning Your Farm Transition Process,” [...]

On March 27, 2025, from noon–1:00pm ET, Center Staff Attorney Brook Duer will present the webinar “Microgreens Production: Potential Legal Issues,” hosted by Penn State Extension.    From Penn State [...]

On March 6–8, 2025, Penn State Extension and the James C. Finley Center for Private Forests at Penn State will host the Forest Health, Insect, and Disease Briefing & Forest [...]

On March 5, 2025, from noon–1:00pm ET, Center Staff Attorney Brook Duer will present "Compliance with new Federal and State Business Entity Informational Filing Requirements," hosted by the Pennsylvania Small [...]

On March 3, 2025, from 8:00-9:30am, Center Staff Attorney Brook Duer will present “The Legal Hour: Vehicles for Forest Land Ownership and Succession,” the fourth session of a five-part webinar [...]

On Friday, February 28, 2025, from 12 noon–1:00 ET, the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law, alongside the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s (PDA) Agricultural Business Development Center (ABDC), [...]

On February 5–6, 2025, the Center for Dairy Excellence and Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania will host the 2025 PA Dairy Summit in-person at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center in [...]

On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, Center Staff Attorneys Brook Duer, Jackie Schweichler, and Audry Thompson will present on various topics at the Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable Convention, which will be [...]

On Friday, January 24, 2025, from 12 noon–1:00 ET, the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law, alongside the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s (PDA) Agricultural Business Development Center (ABDC), [...]

On Friday, December 13, 2024, from 12 noon–1:00 ET, the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law, alongside the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s (PDA) Agricultural Business Development Center (ABDC), [...]

On December 11, 2024, Center Staf Attorney Brook Duer will present "Hot Isssues in Agriculture & Zoning" at the PA State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS) Seminar in Enola, PA. [...]

On December 10, 2024, Center Staff Attorney Brook Duer will present "Hot Issues in Agriculture & Zoning" at the PA Zoning Officials Association (PAAZO) Fall Seminar in Cumberland County. This [...]

Materials: PowerPoint: Understanding the Basics of Animal Disease Control & Quarantines  Recording: Understanding the Basics of Animal Disease Control & Quarantines On Friday, November 22, 2024, from 12 noon–1:00 ET, [...]

On Monday, October 28, 2024, from 1:00–2:30pm, Penn State Extension will host a live webinar, "Navigating Employment Regulations on the Farm," presented by Center Staff Attorney Brook Duer. From Penn State [...]

Materials: PowerPoint: Understanding the Basics of Right to Repair Laws Recording: Understanding the Basics of Right to Repair Laws   On Friday, October 25, 2024, from 12 noon–1:00 ET, the [...]

Resources: PowerPoint: Understanding the Basics of Pennsylvania Food Establishments & Cottage Food Regulations Resources: Understanding the Basics of Pennsylvania Food Establishments & Cottage Food Regulations On Friday, September 27, 2024, from [...]

On Thursday, September 19, 2024, from 8:30am–4:30pm, the Center for Agricultural and Shale Law will host the 2024 Pennsylvania Agricultural Law Symposium in-person at Penn State Law, Lewis Katz Building [...]

On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, from noon–1:00 p.m. (ET), Center Director Ross Pifer will present "Right to Repair and Agriculture" as part of the National Agricultural Law Center's webinar series. [...]

On September 13–14, 2024, Penn State Extension will host the Starting and Improving Farms Conference in-person at the Toftrees Golf Resort in State College, Pennsylvania. On September 14, 2024 at [...]

On Friday, August 23, 2024, from 12 noon–1:00 ET, the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law, alongside the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s (PDA) Agricultural Business Development Center (ABDC), [...]

  On Friday, August 23, 2024, Union County Conservation District will host a Soil Health Field Day in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. As part of the event, Center Staff Attorney will present [...]

On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, from noon–4:30 p.m. (ET), Penn State Extension will host its virtual Solar Law Sympium. As part of the symposium, Center Staff Attorney Brook Duer will [...]

On August 13–15, 2024 the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences will host its annual Ag Progress Days, "Pennsylvania's largest outdoor agricultural exposition," at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research [...]

Materials: Recording: Understanding the Basics of Agritourism Laws PowerPoint: Understanding the Basics of Agritourism Laws Resources: Understanding the Basics of Agritourism Laws Related webinar: Understanding the Basics of Landowner Immunity [...]

On Wednesday, July 17, 2024, from noon–1:00 p.m. (ET), Center Staff Attorney Brook Duer will present "HPAI in Poultry and Cattle: How Can We Miss You if You Won't Go [...]

Materials: PowerPoint: Clean Water Act & Agriculture On June 28, 2024, from noon–1:00pm ET, the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law, alongside the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s (PDA) [...]

On Friday, June 21, 2024, from 12:00–8:00pm, Horizon Farm Credit will host "Farm Credit Day" at DelGrosso’s Amusement Park in Tipton, Pennsylvania. The Center for Agricultural and Shale Law will [...]

On Tuesday, June 18, 2024, from 4:00–8:00pm, Horizon Farm Credit will host "Farm Credit Day" at Cherry Crest Adventure Farm in Ronks, Pennsylvania. The Center for Agricultural and Shale Law [...]

Materials: PowerPoint: PA Ag Area Security Law Virtual Resource Room: PA Ag Area Security Law On Friday, May 24, 2024, from noon–1:00pm ET, the Penn State Center for Agricultural and [...]

Materials: PowerPoint: Producer Protections Buyer Default   On Friday, April 26, 2024, from 12 noon–1:00 ET, the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law, alongside the Pennsylvania Department of [...]

Materials: PowerPoint: Organic Production Resources: Organic Production Recording: Understanding the Basics of Organic Production On Friday, March 22, 2024, from 12 noon–1:00 ET, the Penn State Center for Agricultural and [...]

On March 15, 2024, from 2:00–4:00 pm (ET), Penn State Extension will present "Exploring Succession and Estate Planning: A Panel Discussion." At 2:25pm, Brook Duer will present "Pros and Cons [...]

Materials: PowerPoint: Legal & Tax Structures Bus. Land Ownership PSU Ext.Beg Farmer Intensive.3.9.24   On March 8–9, 2024, Penn State Extension will host "Beginning Farmer Intensive: Land, Law, and Transition" [...]

Materials: PPT Legal Overview of ACRE & PA Right to Farm. Duer. ACRE101 3.6.24 PPT Manure Mgmt Policy. Meinen. ACRE101 3.6.24 Land Application Setback Comparison 2018-03. MeinenPSUExt. ACRE101 3.6.24 PSU [...]

Materials: PowerPoint: Legal Considerations for Agritourism Operations 3.6.24   On March 6, 2024, the Center for Agricultural and Shale Law will join the SBDC Agriculture Center of Excellence, and Penn [...]

On March 2, 2024, from 9:00am–2:00pm, Eastern Snyder County will hold a Child Safety Awareness Meeting. From 9:00–10:00am, Staff Attorney Brook Duer will speak about on-farm negligence, gross negligence, and [...]

On Friday, February 23, 2024, from 12 noon–1:00 ET, the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law, alongside the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s (PDA) Agricultural Business Development Center (ABDC), [...]

On February 8–10, 2024, PASA Sustainable Agriculture will hold their 2024 Sustainable Agriculture Conference at the Lancaster County Convention Center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. On Friday, February 9, 2024, from 4:00–5:00pm, [...]

On January 30–February 1, 2024, The Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention will be held at the Hershey Lodge in Hershey, Pennsylvania. On Wednesday, January 31, 2024, from 1:30–2:30pm, Staff Attorney [...]

On Friday, January 26, 2024, from 12 noon–1:00 ET, the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law, alongside the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s (PDA) Agricultural Business Development Center (ABDC), [...]

*This webinar was previously scheduled for December 15, 2023. It has been postponed until January 12, 2024. On Friday, January 12, 2024, from 12 noon–1:00 ET, the Penn State Center [...]

From the Small Business Development Center (SBDC): This webinar series will provide plain-language examples of how five Pennsylvania laws—the Agricultural Area Security Law; the Agricultural Conservation Easement Purchase Program; Clean [...]

On Friday, November 17, 2023, from 12 noon–1:00 ET, the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law, alongside the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Business Development Center, will present [...]

On Thursday, November 16, 2023, the University of Maryland Agriculture Law Education Initiative will hold the 2023 Annual Agricultural and Environmental Law Conference at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Annapolis. [...]

From the Small Business Development Center (SBDC): This webinar series will provide plain-language examples of how five Pennsylvania laws—the Agricultural Area Security Law; the Agricultural Conservation Easement Purchase Program; Clean & [...]

On Thursday and Friday, November 2-3, 2023, PennAg and Penn State Extension will hold the 2023 Keystone Crops and Soil Conference at the Grantville Holiday Inn in Grantville, Pennsylvania. On [...]

On October 31, 2023, Brook Duer will join the Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center, the Ag Center of Excellence, and Gannon University for "Part 2 of Legal Considerations for Retail [...]

On October 27, 2023, from 12 noon–1:00 ET, the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law, alongside the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s (PDA) Agricultural Business Development Center (ABDC), will [...]

In person event in Williamsport with Robert Willig, Senior Deputy Attorney General for the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General! On Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 10:30am–1:30pm, the PA Agricultural [...]

Virtual & In-Person Event! On Wednesday, October 25, 2023, from 1:00–3:00pm ET, PA Farm Link, in collaboration with the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law, Sustainable Agricultural Research [...]

On Wednesday, October 25, 2023, from 1:00–2:00pm ET, Center Staff Attorney Brook Duer will present a webinar entitled, "Where Will Pennsylvania’s Solar Future Be Located and How Will It Get [...]

Pennsylvania Pesticide Recertification Training Credits Available! On September 22, 2023, from 12 noon–1:00 ET, the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s [...]

On September 19-20, 2023, Penn State Extension will hold the Starting and Improving Farms Conference at the Toftrees Golf Resort in State College, Pennsylvania. Staff Attorney Jackie Schweichler will provide [...]

On Thursday, September 14, 2023, from 12:00–1:00pm ET, Center Staff Attorney Brook Duer will present a webinar entitled, "Legal Considerations for Retail Farmers Market" with the Small Business Development Center [...]

On September 13–14, 2023, Penn State Extension will hold the Pennsylvania Poultry Sales and Service Conference and Northeast Conference on Avian Diseases at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center [...]

On August 25, 2023, from 12 noon–1:00 ET, the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law, alongside the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s (PDA) Agricultural Business Development Center (ABDC), will [...]

On August 23, 2023, the 3rd Annual Penn State Solar Law Symposium will be held via Zoom webinar. This event is being co-sponsored by Penn State Extension, Penn State’s Center [...]

On July 28, 2023, from 12 noon–1:00 ET, the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Business Development Center, will present [...]

On June 23, 2023, from 12 noon–1:00 ET, the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law, alongside the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Business Development Center, will present the [...]

On Wednesday, June 21, 2023, Audry Thompson will join the National Agricultural Law Center for a webinar presentation, "An Overview of U.S. Charitable Food Surplus Programs." In 2021, the U.S. [...]

On May 25, 2023, Staff Attorney Jackie Schweichler will join Penn State Extension for a webinar presentation, "Legal Considerations for Diversification Opportunities in Agritourism." See the event description below or [...]

On May 19, 2023, from 12 noon – 1:00 ET, the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law, alongside the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Business Development Center will [...]

On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, from noon – 1 p.m. (EDT), Staff Attorney Brook Duer will the National Agricultural Law Center for their ongoing monthly webinar series on important agricultural [...]

On April 28, 2023, from 12 noon – 1:00 ET, the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law, alongside the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Business Development Center will [...]

On March 24, 2023, from 12 noon – 1:00 ET, the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law, alongside the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Business Development Center will [...]

On Wednesday, March 15, 2023, Brook Duer will join as a presenter at the educational session, "Understanding Product Liability: Protecting Your Farm-Based Food Business." This event is co-sponsored by the Penn [...]

On February 28, 2023, Center staff attorney Jackie Schweichler will join Penn State Extension at their in-person workshop, "Herbicide Drift Perspectives from the Vineyard." Jackie will speak alongside Brittany Clark, [...]

On February 27, 2023, staff attorney Brook Duer will join Penn State Extension for the presentation, "Retail Farm Market School: Building and Expanding your Market." At this presentation, Brook will [...]

On February 24, 2023, from 12 noon – 1:00 ET, the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law, alongside the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Business Development Center will [...]

Legal Planning for Specialty Crop Producers: Understanding Liability Protections, Regulatory Processes, and Other Legal Risks A multi-part 2022 educational series to assist Pennsylvania specialty crop producers successfully augment wholesale sales [...]

On January 27, 2023, from 12 noon – 1:00 ET, the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law, alongside the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Business Development Center will [...]

On January 19, 2023, Staff Attorney Jackie Schweichler will present at the Pennsylvania Agronomic Education Society Annual Conference in Boalsburg, PA. At the conference, Jackie will present alongside EmmaRose Strohl [...]

On January 17, 2022, from 6:00-8pm (ET), Staff Attorney Jackie Schweichler will join Penn State Extension in their webinar, "Transitioning Land to a New Generation: Building and Sustaining Relationships." A [...]

On January 10 and 12, 2023, the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law will be hosting the 3rd Annual Pennsylvania Farm Show Agricultural Law Symposium. Register [...]

On January 10 and 12, 2023, the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law will be hosting the 3rd Annual Pennsylvania Farm Show Agricultural Law Symposium. Register [...]

On January 4, 2023, Brook Duer will present at the Green Industry Conference, hosted by Penn State Extension. At 9:00am, Brook will provide the keynote, "H-2A and H-2B Visa Reform: [...]

On December 16, 2022, from 12 noon – 1:00 ET, the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law, alongside the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Business Development Center will [...]

Legal Planning for Specialty Crop Producers Understanding Liability Protections, Regulatory Processes, and Other Legal Risks A multi-part 2022 educational series to assist Pennsylvania specialty crop producers successfully augment wholesale sales [...]

On December 13, 2022, 12 noon, via Zoom, Staff Attorney Jackie Schweichler will join Penn State Extension in their Farm Transition Talk series to discuss the Pennsylvania Agricultural Mediation Program. This [...]

On December 6, 2022, staff attorney Brook Duer will join Penn State Extension in their Farm Transition Talk series. This webinar will include "business structure legal discussions, and other related [...]

Legal Planning for Specialty Crop Producers Understanding Liability Protections, Regulatory Processes, and Other Legal Risks A multi-part 2022 educational series to assist Pennsylvania specialty crop producers successfully augment wholesale sales [...]

On November 18, 2022, from 12 noon – 1:00 ET, the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law, alongside the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Business Development Center will [...]

Legal Planning for Specialty Crop Producers Understanding Liability Protections, Regulatory Processes, and Other Legal Risks A multi-part 2022 educational series to assist Pennsylvania specialty crop producers successfully augment wholesale sales [...]

On Tuesday, November 15, 2022, Center Director Ross Pifer will join the Pennsylvania Hemp Summit for a educational session on Negotiation Skills. The Workshop is described in the agenda as [...]

On October 21, 2022, from 12 noon – 1:00 ET, the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law, alongside the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Business Development Center will [...]

On October 18, 2022, Brook Duer joined the 2022 Northeast Certification Training Meeting to provide a presentation on Litigation Issues Surrounding Pesticide Use. The meeting was held as part of [...]

On October 11, 2022, Brook Duer will join Penn State Extension in the presentation, "Transitioning Land to a New Generation: Getting Started." This presentation will be held online via Zoom [...]

On October 2-4, 2022, the PA Oil and Gas Landowner Alliance will host the "Bouncing Back in 2022" conference.  Ross Pifer will present the Pennsylvania Oil and Gas Case Law [...]

On September 23, 2022, from 12 noon – 1:00 ET, the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law, alongside the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Business Development Center will [...]

On August 26, 2022, from 12 noon – 1:00 ET, the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law, alongside the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Business Development Center will [...]

On August 17, 2022, at 12:00pm, Chloe Marie will join the National Agricultural Law Center in their webinar series for her presentation, "An Overview of Geographical Indications and their Impacts [...]

On July 22, 2022, from 12 noon – 1:00 ET, the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law, alongside the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Business Development Center will [...]

On June 24, 2022, from 12 noon – 1 pm ET, the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law alongside the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Business Development Center [...]

On June 16, 2022, staff attorney Brook Duer will join the 2022 Virtual Orchard Meetup Series as a panelist. Brook's topics will include: H-2A Adverse Effect Wage Rate and employers’ [...]

On June 2, 2022, Brook Duer will join the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture for a presentation on farm infrastructure. The presentation, Sustaining Farm Infrastructure: Financial Management and Taxes, Lending, [...]

On May 24, 2022, at 1:00pm, ET, Center Director Ross Pifer will join the National Agricultural Law Center for their "Bonus" CLE as part of the Ninth Annual Mid-South Agricultural [...]

On May 20, 2022, from 12 noon – 1 pm ET, the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law alongside the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Business Development Center [...]

On May 3, 2022, Penn State Extension will continue their Solar Series with the presentation, “Panel Discussion with Series Speakers.” Staff Attorney Brook Duer will join Thomas Murphy, Director of [...]

On April 29, 2022, from 12 noon – 1 pm ET, the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law alongside the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Business Development Center [...]

On April 28, 2022, staff attorney Brook Duer will join Penn State Extension in a webinar presentation entitled, "Farmland Preservation Programs and Techniques in Pennsylvania." Brook will discuss state laws [...]

On April 27, 2022, staff attorney Brook Duer will join the Central Atlantic States Association of Food & Drug Officials (CASA) for their 104th Annual Educational and Training Seminar. At [...]

On April 19, 2022, Penn State Extension will continue their Solar Series with the presentation, “Solar Ordinance Development.” Staff Attorney Brook Duer will join Thomas Murphy, Director of the Penn [...]

Legal Planning for Specialty Crop Producers Understanding Liability Protections, Regulatory Processes, and Other Legal Risks A multi-part 2022 educational series to assist Pennsylvania specialty crop producers successfully augment wholesale sales [...]

On April 5, 2022, Penn State Extension will continue their Solar Series with the presentation, “Siting Considerations for Community and Grid Scale Solar Development.” Staff Attorney Brook Duer will join [...]

On March 31, 2022, Delaware Law School at Widener University will host the 12th Annual Food and Drug Law Symposium, with a focus on "All Matters FDA." According to the [...]

On March 30, 2022, staff attorney Jackie Schweichler will join Penn State Extension in presenting "Vineyard Herbicide Drift Concerns and Considerations." This event is directed towards vineyard owners, vineyard managers, [...]

Legal Planning for Specialty Crop Producers Understanding Liability Protections, Regulatory Processes, and Other Legal Risks A multi-part 2022 educational series to assist Pennsylvania specialty crop producers successfully augment wholesale sales [...]

On March 17, 2022, Penn State Extension will kick off their Solar Series with the presentation, "Solar Series: Managing Grid Scale Solar Development in PA." Staff Attorney Brook Duer will [...]

On Thursday, March 10, 2022, staff attorney Brook Duer will join the Center for Water Quality Excellence (CWQE) for their "High Tunnels & Stormwater Workshop." Other speakers at this workshop [...]

Legal Planning for Specialty Crop Producers Understanding Liability Protections, Regulatory Processes, and Other Legal Risks A multi-part 2022 educational series to assist Pennsylvania specialty crop producers successfully augment wholesale sales [...]

On February 21, 2022, Brook Duer will join Penn State Extension at the annual Commercial Tree Fruit School. The event will be held at Biglerville High School and will provide [...]

On February 12, 2022, staff attorney Brook Duer will be presenting at the 2022 Sustainable Agriculture Conference, hosted by Pasa Sustainable Agriculture. Brook's presentation is entitled, "Direct Sale of Raw [...]

On February 10, 2022, staff attorney Brook Duer will join Sarah Cornelisse and Ginger Fenton in a virtual Penn State Extension webinar on dairy. The webinar is entitled "Liability Issues [...]

On February 2, 2022, Jackie Schweichler will present at the Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable Convention in Hershey, Pennsylvania. At the Convention, Jackie will provide two presentations. The first presentation, "Legal [...]

On February 2, 2022, staff attorney Brook Duer will present at the Pennsylvania Dairy Summit. This year's event will be held from February 1st to 3rd. Brook will join speakers [...]

On January 11 and 13, 2022, the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law will be hosting the 2nd Annual Pennsylvania Farm Show Agricultural Law Symposium. The symposium consists [...]

On January 11 and 13, 2022, the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law will be hosting the 2nd Annual Pennsylvania Farm Show Agricultural Law Symposium. The symposium consists [...]

On November 10, 2021, Brook Duer will join a panel hosted by Penn State Extension to discuss the current status of carbon markets in Pennsylvania. In addition to Brook Duer, [...]

On November 9, 2021, the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance will be hosting an event to help farmers and landowners better understand Pennsylvania's new Agritourism Protection Act. Brook Duer will lead [...]

On October 15, 2021, staff attorney Brook Duer will join Pasa Sustainable Agriculture for their webinar, "Listening Session: Agritainment Liability." Brook will provide an overview of Pennsylvania's new Agritourism Activity [...]

On October 6, 2021, staff attorney Jackie Schweichler will join Penn State Extension's Local Government Webinar Series. This presentation, "Agritourism in Pennsylvania, Challenges and Opportunities," will cover regulatory changes in [...]

On September 30, 2021, at 12:00pm, the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau will be hosting a webinar to discuss Pennsylvania's Agritourism Activity Protection Act. Center Director, Ross Pifer and staff attorney, Brook [...]

On September 23, 2021, staff attorney Brook Duer provided a presentation at the Lancaster County Agriculture Council during their monthly board meeting. The presentation covered Pennsylvania’s new Agritourism Activity Protection Act.  [...]

On September 21, 2021, staff attorney Brook Duer will provide testimony for the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee hearing. The hearing will discuss, "utility scale solar development and agricultural [...]

On September 15, 2021, Center director Ross Pifer will join the National Agricultural Law Center to present a webinar entitled, "An Overview of Federal and State Purchase of Agricultural Conservation [...]

On August 18, 2021, Brook Duer joins Penn State Extension and Pennsylvania Farm Bureau in a webinar presentation entitled, "Navigating the Leasing Process of Utility Scale Solar in Pennsylvania: Understanding [...]

On July 28, 2021, staff attorney Brook Duer will join Penn State Extension in a presentation entitled, "Utility-Scale Solar Lease Agreements." This presentation is directed towards anyone with an interest [...]

On July 23, 2021, Pasa Sustainable Agriculture is hosting a listening session, "What Can We Do About Pesticide Drift?" The event will include speakers Larry Shrawder, PA Governor's Pesticide Advisory [...]

This year's WeConservePA Conference will be held online from March 24-26, 2021. Staff attorney Brook Duer will be presenting at this conference alongside Thomas Murphy, director of the Penn State [...]

On March 24, 2020, staff attorney Jackie Schweichler will be providing a presentation at the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture's Pesticide Advisory Board Meeting. Jackie will be speaking as the Program [...]

On Thursday, March 18, 2021, Penn State Extension will be hosting their webinar, Agricultural Viability: Avoiding Future COVID and other Disaster Disruptions. Center staff attorney, Brook Duer, will provide a [...]

On Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at 11:00am, learn about donating agricultural products with the Lancaster County Agriculture Council. Center staff attorney Brook Duer will present information on IRS deductions relating [...]

From March 6, 2021, to March 10, 2021, Penn State Extension will be hosting the Starting and Improving Farms Conference. The conference is designed to help prepare beginning farmers who are [...]

The 2021 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention will be held virtually this year from February 8-11, 2021. Find the conference schedule here. Center staff, Jackie Schweichler and Brook Duer will [...]

The 2021 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention will be held virtually this year from February 8-11, 2021. Find the conference schedule here. Center staff, Jackie Schweichler and Brook Duer will [...]

The National Agricultural Law Center will present a webinar on the new developments in agricultural law from 2020. The webinar will cover changes related to COVID-19 as well as recent [...]

The American Agricultural Law Association will be hosting the 41st Annual Agricultural Law Educational Symposium this November 12-14, 2020, with virtual and in-person options available.

On October 21, 2020, the National Agricultural Law Association will be hosting a a webinar which will explore employment & labor law in the craft beer market. the presenters will [...]