2016 Fund-A-Farmer Grant Application Open

October 1, 2015

Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT )is currently accepting applications for our 2016 Fund-a-Farmer grants! During the next round of grant funding, which will be awarded in March 2016, FACT will prioritize projects that transition farms to being pasture-based or that improve existing pasture. We are interested in funding working, independent, family farmers who raise pigs,… Read More >

Chester County Ag Notes: Apples for Every Season

September 23, 2015

Originally Posted to Vista Today Authored by Duncan Allison Apples have historically been an important part of our diet and September and October are the peak months for harvesting when many varieties for eating and cooking are fresh off the tree. Apples not only taste good and can be cooked in many ways but are… Read More >

Opportunity at The Seed Farm

September 22, 2015

The Seed Farm, a nonprofit organization located in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley, is now accepting applications for Field Manager position. Position Title: Field Manager Reports to: Program Director Location: Emmaus, PA About The Seed Farm: The Seed Farm is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of farmers. Working closely with… Read More >

CASA Taking Applications for Beginning Farmer Training Program

Beginning Farmer Training Program The Foodshed Field School offers a year-long Beginning Farmer Training Program (BFTP) for people who are ready to take their passion for farming to the next level. Applicant Requirements: In order to be eligible for the Beginner Farmer Training Program (BFTP), applicants must have at least one season of hands-on farm… Read More >

Young Grower Alliance Delegation to Visit Nicaragua

September 21, 2015

The Young Grower Alliance will be traveling to Nicaragua December 3-10th, 2015 to experience cross- cultural sharing of knowledge and growing techniques with Nicaraguan  farmers. Learn about sustainable agricultural efforts and challenges in the 2nd poorest country in the western hemisphere.  See first-hand, YGA sponsored projects in Nicaragua. Share skills, knowledge, and techniques with Nicaraguan… Read More >

Explorers of Post 125 Grow Crops for Doylestown Food Pantry

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 >

Technology, Growth Spur Ag Jobs Far From The Field

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 >

2016 Crops Conferences and Crops Days Schedules

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!

Women Farmer Day Celebrates with Stories, Education

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 >