September 17, 2015
Young people are raising fresh produce for BCHG’s Doylestown pantry in new garden on Central Bucks EMS grounds. By ANNE BIGGS September 16, 2015 View article photos and other Patch news. An interest in doing something different for their community led the young men and women of Central Bucks Emergency Medical Services Explorer Post 125 to… Read More >
September 10, 2015
Join Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Agricultural Sciences Plant Pathology and Microbiology, at the Mendenhall Inn as we host the 57th Annual Mushroom Short Course. This year’s conference will feature speakers from industry and academia. The program will highlight the latest advances, challenges, and opportunities on a broad range of subjects, all… Read More >
When you hear the word “agriculture,” images of a farmer atop his tractor may come to mind, but there are a slew of other related professions to pursue, from engineering to economics. Check out this recently featured article in Modern Farmer.
Agriculture offers business opportunities for many professionals who aren’t interested in planting seeds or tending livestock. Yet for those in ag-support roles, knowing a little something about the farm can be a real asset. To view and/or listen to this featured story visit NPR’s affiliate station KRCU here Technology, Growth Spur Ag Jobs Far From… Read More >
September 8, 2015
The Bucks County Foodshed Alliance (BCFA) and the Bucks County chapter of Buy Fresh Buy Local® present “Fearless Food Preservation,” a workshop showing participants up-to-date methods to safely can, freeze and ferment your fall harvest. A nominal fee of $25 per person covers equipment and ingredients. Space is limited: register in advance at BucksFoodshed.org or… Read More >
September 4, 2015
Mark your calendars for the 2016 Crops Conference Days, presented by Penn State Extension. The full calendar of events and location by county is attached below. Programs are offered January-March 2016. 2016 Crops Conference -Crops Days Save the Date!
This meeting will focus on hay quality and production. For full details and registration information see the link below. Registration if FREE, however you must sign up. Please call the Berks County Extension office by Tuesday, September 8th if you are still interested in registering. 2015 Summer Twilight Flyer
August 31, 2015
On Friday, August 7th, forty-five people gathered at Crow’s Nest Preserve for lunch and fellowship celebrating women farmers. This event was sponsored by AgConnect, Natural Lands Trust, PA DCNR’s Schuylkill Highlands Conservation Landscape, and the PA Women’s Agriculture Network. Guest speakers included Molly Morrison, President of Natural Lands Trust, Judi Radel, owner of Yeehaw… Read More >
August 10, 2015
Last month the Chester County Food Bank kicked off the Fresh2You Mobile Market, designed to increase access to fresh and affordable fruits and vegetables in neighborhoods with traditionally less access such as Coatesville and Honey Brook. The mobile market will run for three days a week through November at five different locations. Check out the… Read More >
July 31, 2015
For further information click here: Connect with Your Next Employee