Huber Becomes First Woman to Lead National Grange

November 24, 2015

On Nov. 12, Betsy Huber of Lincoln University, Pa., was elected master, or president, of the National Grange at its 149th Session in Lincoln, Neb. Her election adds another first to her Grange career — first female national master. Congratulations Betsy! View full article in Lancaster Farming

Vendor Space Available at Penn Market in York

November 6, 2015

There are 2015 open dates remaining for Saturday vendor space at the Penn Market.  Interested parties should fill out the attached application and send to Jimmy Ilyes, Penn Market, 380 West Market Street, York PA 17401, or via Email Saturday Vendor Application

Food Safety Modernization Act Webinar

November 4, 2015

The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) hosted a webinar to explain the new Food Safety Modernization Act. They also have descriptions on their website. View the entire webinar here. Read the NSAC posts on their website.

USDA Harvest Festival Highlights Chester County Mushrooms

November 2, 2015

The USDA Harvest Festival celebrated its final market day of the season on Friday, October 30th. The market, located next to the USDA Building in Washington D.C. and adjacent to the “People’s Garden,” features regional producers, farm market sales, entertainment, and family- friendly activities each week. Joining in Friday’s Halloween themed festivities were American Mushroom… Read More >

Not enough cooks in the kitchen!

October 28, 2015

Here at the Chester County Economic Development Council, we are constantly talking about pipeline development for our workforce. AgConnect is especially passionate about educating youth on the variety of jobs in agriculture and food, of which there will be a shortage of qualified workers to fill those jobs over the next decade. GoodFoodJobs, one of… Read More >

The Complexities of Defining a “Farm” under FSMA

October 26, 2015

By Lydia Zuraw |Food Safety News|October 26, 2015 What is a farm? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has learned in recent years that this isn’t an easy question to answer. The agency has had to define “farm” for the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) because farms are subject to the law’s produce safety… Read More >

Wilson College Master’s Candidate Seeking Women Farmers to Interview for Research Study

October 20, 2015

Dianna Clemens-Heim is a master’s of humanities candidtate at Wilson College, Chambersburg, PA (http://www.wilson.edu/fulton-farm) and a Wilson staff member. She is presently working on a master’s thesis: a study of the experiences of women farmers in the Commonwealth. Ms.  Heim hopes to capture individual experiences, including relationship to the land and opinions about the future… Read More >

Chester County Ag Council Presents Farmer of the Year Awards- Ag Legacy Luncheon Scheduled

October 12, 2015

The Chester County Agriculture Development Council and county commissioners recently presented Farmer(s) of the Year and Distinguished Agricultural Service Award. Farmer(s) of the Year- The Team at Seven Stars Farm (Phoenixville) & Lewis Wilkinson (Chatham) Distinguished Agricultural Service Award- Howard & Janet Robinson (Oxford) Award winners will be honored at the Ag Legacy Luncheon on… Read More >