Events

Join us Wednesday December 18th at noon to hear from Penn State Ag and Shale Law Staff Attorney Brook Duer as he discusses the impacts of the New U.S. Treasury “Beneficial Ownership Information” Filing Requirements on agricultural businesses.Effective January 1, 2024, a new federal law called the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requires defined business entities, including […]

This webinar will focus on understanding what innovation is, why it matters, and how to think in ways that end up with new ideas. Each attendee will be guided to develop a plan that states their problem to solve and paths toward new solutions. Attendees at this webinar will learn about: Understanding Innovation: Defining innovation, its importance in today's […]

Without customers, an innovative new idea is just a hobby. This webinar focuses on how to make sure that what you are developing matches what the customer find valuable.  Attendees at this webinar will learn about: Understanding Your Customers: Identifying your target market, their needs, and pain points.Market Research Techniques: Conducting research to gather data on market size, trends, and […]

The worst way to develop something is to assume your assumptions are correct. For example; assuming that the technology works, that the customer loves it, and is willing to pay what you need to make money.Attendees at this webinar will learn about: Rapid Prototyping: Creating quick and inexpensive prototypes to test ideas and gather feedback.Minimum Viable Product (MVP): […]

Protecting your idea, acquiring capital, and scaling up. This webinar will cover everything needed to move from refined concept to revenue. Attendees at this webinar will learn about: Protecting Your Innovation: Understanding intellectual property rights (patents, trademarks, copyrights) and how to protect them.Commercialization Strategies: Developing a plan to bring your innovation to market and generate revenue.Funding Options: Exploring different funding […]

Study Circles offer an inviting space for new and beginning farmers - typically in their first decade of farming - to share experiences, address challenges, and grow their skills alongside peers and seasoned experts. Guided by the interests and needs of participants, each gathering fosters a collaborative atmosphere where farmers actively shape the conversation, ensuring […]

Join us Wednesday, March 5th at noon to hear from Penn State Ag and Shale Law Staff Attorney Brook Duer and EmmaRose Strohl, Esq. of Barley Snyder as they discuss the impacts of two new filing requirements on agricultural businesses.Business entities have two new governmental filing requirements in 2025, one arising from a new federal […]

Join the Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center Agriculture Center of Excellence for this comprehensive webinar designed to equip farmers with the essential knowledge and practical tools necessary to navigate the complexities of tax and regulations affecting their operations. The session will begin by clarifying the definition of a "farm" within regulatory contexts, establishing a foundational understanding […]

Study Circles offer an inviting space for new and beginning farmers - typically in their first decade of farming - to share experiences, address challenges, and grow their skills alongside peers and seasoned experts. Guided by the interests and needs of participants, each gathering fosters a collaborative atmosphere where farmers actively shape the conversation, ensuring […]