Agricultural Workforce Development Programs in Pennsylvania

In this self-paced course, you will lean a variety of tools and techniques to prevent the spread of disease across farms and facilities. A short quiz is needed to earn the certificate of completion.

This self-paced course teaches the chemistry of biogas, how it is produced, and the advantages of biogas over fossil fuel. You will learn about the different types of production systems available and the equipment needed to produce and utilize biogas through short readings, images, and educational videos. Check your learning questions after each section will help you apply what you learn. This course includes simple math and chemical equations. There is a final quiz to earn a certificate of completion.

This course will help prepare you to build a successful tree fruit orchard at a commercial scale. In this self-paced course, you'll get a solid, research-based foundation on which to build your knowledge and plan your orchard. There is a short final quiz to earn a certificate of completion.

This self-paced course will provide you with the business planning tools necessary for creating and running a successful business. Lessons include videos and readings focused on a different business plan components. Entrepreneurs will build businesses that follow regulations, respond to market needs, and are profitable and sustainable in a changing marketplace. A final quiz is required for the certificate of completion.

Is farming right for you? This self-paced course will help you answer this question. Through the use of educational videos, short readings, and a workbook, you will begin to lay the groundwork for a successful agricultural business.

Online course on raising beef cattle covering breeds, facilities, nutrition, reproduction, marketing and finances. There are quizzes in each section for the certificate of completion.

Course designed to help prospective commercial or public pesticide applicators study for the pesticide applicator core certification exam through educational videos and short readings.

Online course teaching the basics of farms and farming, including crops, livestock, and natural resources common to Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.

In Growing Raspberries and Blackberries you will learn what it takes to grow brambles like raspberries and blackberries successfully. You'll learn about management strategies throughout the season to minimize pests and maximize harvest. This self-paced course features a series of educational videos, readings, case studies, and interactive practice questions. There is a short final quiz to earn a certificate of completion.

Online introduction to value-added dairy production and marketing. There are nine sections in this course, and each has a quiz at the end. Passing scores are needed on each quiz to receive a certificate of completion.

In this self-paced course, users develop a business plan through educational videos and readings on researching and compiling information for a successful farm business plan. Quizzes throughout the course are required to earn a certificate of completion.

AgWorks connects Pennsylvania agricultural businesses with workforce development services, training programs, and employment resources to help address labor needs and support industry growth. The initiative offers guidance on navigating state and federal workforce systems, including funding opportunities and partnerships with local agencies.

Want to boost your farm market’s success? This self-paced online course teaches you how to keep produce fresh, display it attractively, and improve customer service. Includes videos, handouts, and a final quiz for certification. Great for market staff, managers, and vendors.

These online courses help landscapers and horticulture professionals earn PCH credits while mastering plant ID, pruning, pest control, and more - ideal for both new hires and seasoned crew leaders.

Learn safe tree climbing and pruning techniques in this four-day hands-on workshop. Ideal for arborists, land managers, and outdoor enthusiasts.

Designed for pesticide applicators, these courses cover herbicide techniques, invasive plant management, and water quality impacts - great for anyone needing certification or recertification in safe pesticide use.

Train to become a skilled butcher through hands-on apprenticeships and online modules - ideal for those entering meat processing or retail.

This certification course teaches FDA-compliant safety practices for animal food production - perfect for feed manufacturers and facility managers.