Practical business skills for families, professionals, and entrepreneurs across Pennsylvania.
At Run The Money (RTM), we believe financial resilience starts with family-first skills — the kind you can use to build a side hustle, run a small business, or strengthen a local trade.
That’s why we’re highlighting Penn State Extension’s workshops and conferences. These events are affordable, practical, and designed to help real people turn everyday work into profitable, sustainable businesses.
From landscaping to farming to golf course management, these “boring businesses” power families and communities across Pennsylvania.
Upcoming Penn State Extension Events
Estimating and Bidding for Landscape Installation
Where: York County Extension Office, 2401 Pleasant Valley Road, York
When: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Cost: $50 registration fee (deadline Nov. 15)
Learn how to price landscaping jobs profitably, manage cash flow, and use digital tools for recordkeeping. Attendees will cover mark-up vs. profit, raising prices without losing customers, and real-world bidding strategies.
Greenhouse and Berry Crops Field Walk
Where: Twin Springs Fruit Farm, 936 Orchard Road, Orrtanna
When: Thursday, Oct. 9, 4 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Cost: Free (registration encouraged)
Tour Twin Springs Fruit Farm and learn practical strategies for fruit, vegetable, and greenhouse crop production. Topics include strawberry planting, bramble trellising, blueberry disease management, and growing greens year-round in greenhouse systems.
Penn State Golf Turf Conference
Where: Nittany Lion Inn, 200 W. Park Ave., State College
When: Nov. 18–20
Cost: $250 registration fee (deadline Oct. 14)
A premier event for golf turf professionals, lawn care managers, and students. Sessions include pest control, GPS sprayers, autonomous mowers, and championship-level turf maintenance in collaboration with the U.S. Golf Association.
Why These Events Matter
These workshops aren’t just for farmers or landscapers. They’re about:
- Family-first finances → turning practical skills into steady income.
- Boring businesses → the overlooked but profitable trades that keep communities running.
- Side hustles → testing small business ideas without big risks.
- Faith & service → building work that provides for your family and serves others.
By attending, you’re not just learning technical skills — you’re gaining the tools to build resilience and create opportunities.
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