May 31, 2016
Women’s Wine Walks: Enjoy a walk around the farm with other women farmers and share farm stories. Thank you to the women who have agreed to share their farm walks with our members. If you are interested in hosting a wine walk, contact Patty Neiner at prn103@psu.edu. Gauker Farms is a 9th generation crop and… Read More >
May 24, 2016
The Josie Porter Farm will host its inaugural Farm-to-Table Tasting Event featuring local foods and chefs on the farm located in beautiful Cherry Valley. A variety of small plates to appeal to conscious eaters will be served, along with live music, libations & guided nature walks. $10 of every ticket will be donated to PASA. Tickets can… Read More >
Learn about the 1LOCAL Index (“One Local”), a tool to help food businesses and farmers markets assess their local-food impact and communicate that to customers. Customers value transparency in a business– they want to know what “local” means to you, and they want to know about your practices and ways you support your local food… Read More >
AgConnect Program Coordinator, Katie Poppiti, recently attended the “Zero Waste Presentation & Clean Energy Tour” hosted by the Delaware Valley Green Building Council and Delaware Nature Society. The group toured two of the Delaware Nature Society’s four locations: the Ashland Nature Center in Hockessin and Coverdale Farm Preserve in Greenville, Delaware. The tour started at… Read More >
Registration Deadline: Friday, June 3, 2016 This food safety management certification course uses the National Restaurant Association (NRA) food safety curriculum for food service establishments. When: Monday, June 6, 2016 (8:45 AM – 3:30 PM) Wednesday, June 8, 2016 (8:45 AM – 3:30 PM)* *Exam to begin at 1:00 PM Where: Penn State Extension Delaware… Read More >
Registration Deadline: Monday, June 6, 2016 Landscape & Turf Sprayer Calibration Field Day is a half day educational program that will demonstrate how to calibrate a back pack sprayer, small boom sprayer, rotary spreader, and tree care equipment.
The annual Flower Trial Field Day is your opportunity to see, firsthand, the newest annual & perennial flowers that will be offered to garden center and landscape clients next spring. Featured Events Guided tours by Trial Gardens Director. Keynote Speaker Dr. Allan Armitage, internationally renowned expert on herbaceous plants. Dr. Armitage will present The Industry… Read More >
May 18, 2016
Come Get Social Let’s Talk About Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and More You know your prospects, clients and members are active on social media. Are you asking: can social media really be harnessed for your business or nonprofit? Perhaps you’re not convinced that it works – or you are, but you’re feeling overwhelmed and are not sure how to get started… Read More >
May 17, 2016
The FDA is currently asking for information on the use of raw or untreated manure on farms. During the recent commenting periods for the Produce Rule under FSMA, the FDA decided to table what would have been considerable restrictions to raw manure use on the farm. The FDA is now going back to the drawing… Read More >
Please see the attached alert from Penn State Extension. Palmer Amaranth and Waterhemp are new pigweeds that have been found in numerous counties across Pennsylvania and in neighboring states. Invasive Pigweeds To report an infestation of Palmer Amaranth or Waterhemp, please contact your state Department of Agriculture.