August 1, 2016
The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Health & Safety Division will be offering the following free safety WEBINARS in August, 2016: Emergency Action Plans Tuesday, August 2nd at 1:30pm Dealing with Angry People Wednesday, August 3rd at 9:30am Workplace Violence Wednesday, August 3rd at 1:30pm Machine Guarding Thursday, August 4th at 9:30am Safety Committee Leadership Thursday,… Read More >
July 14, 2016
The 2016 CRAFT season is in full swing! 7 field days remain and will explore some great farming topics so mark your calendars! The line up this year incorporates old favorites along with several new additions to deepen your agricultural knowledge and build community. Field days are FREE to interns, apprentices, volunteers and farming friends. July 20th Rodale Institute… Read More >
July 11, 2016
Locust Lane Brewery, 50 Three Tun Rd. in Malvern, is looking to start production in late fall 2016. They are looking for farmers that might be interested in taking the spent grain for free. Weekly weight will be around 1,000 lbs dry weight when at full production. It will be about 33% less to start… Read More >
July 7, 2016
New View Farm, a Certified Naturally Grown farm, located in Mansfield, PA will be hosting a commercial aquaponic training September 26-30, 2016. All the nuts and bolts of starting a system for anyone that wants to grow food, whether for your family or to do it on a commercial scale. Learn how to grow year-round… Read More >
June 14, 2016
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $8.8 million to boost the production of advanced biofuels and sustain jobs at renewable energy facilities in 39 states. USDA continues to lead the way in promotion of advanced biofuel production, from implementing the revised Farm Billbio-refinery program to the launching… Read More >
June 13, 2016
Bill Expands Exceptions to Bond Rules for First Time Farmers HR 5335 Press Release
May 24, 2016
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 >
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.
May 16, 2016
This resource is presented by the Mid-Atlantic Women in Agriculture. Through this information packet, you will learn how to develop a compelling package to attract your target market and leverage your worth. This packet covers the elements of a successful marketing kit and includes examples to help you develop an effective brand and complementary materials… Read More >