Agriculture

2013 PA Farm Show Boasts Record Attendance; Made in PA Really Does Make a Difference

Extending Your Growing Season
PASA’s Farming for the Future Conference to Host High Tunnel Focused Pre-Conference Track more»

Dear PASA Members & Friends,

The first few days of 2013 brought some extraordinary events that will likely affect the sustainable agriculture movement for many years to come. more»

PASA’s Farming for the Future Conference has workshops on wild forest products, fruit tree management & uncommon fruits more»

As this is inline with PASA's Board of Directors' Policy Statement on the topic of unconventional natural gas extraction, we wanted to share this petition: more»

Farm to Table Pittsburgh is offering a discounted Farm to Table Conference exhibit space to all PASA members. more»

The Leicher Family Farm of Chicora, PA (Butler County) will be hosting a Beginner Bee Keeping Seminar on Saturday, January 9th. $5 from each ticket sold will be donated to PASA programming. more»

1,000-Pound Butter Sculpture Showcasing Local Agriculture Products Unveiled at 2013 PA Farm Show

First and foremost, I hope everyone had a delightful holiday season and enjoyed the much needed break from school! I know I surely benefited having some time off and time to relax. more»

January is going to be one exciting month! Not only does it include the start to the new year and everyones resoultions, but also the Pennsylvania Farm Show and State Leadership Conference! I absolutely cannot wait for the Farm Show. I not only get to be there for State Council, but I will be showing as well! more»

Looking back at the year of 2012, a lot of interesting things have happened and many friends have been made, including those that I am so thankful to have on State Council!  I have reflected on the other past events and how they might influence this upcoming year, to which, I am looking forward to with enthusiasm! more»

 Can you feel it?  Taste it?  Smell it?  Hear it?  Almost see it?  I can and so can everyone else in my house.  It's that time once again where the many corners of our home, barn, and garage begin to be taken over by it.  What is it?  Preparation for the much anticipated Pennsylvania State Farm Show, of course!  You all know what I'm talking about.  Oh no, hold the one pig back, push the oth more»

PASA’s Farming for the Future Conference continues to inspire food system transformation more»

PA Farm Show to Feature Celebrity Chefs, PA Preferred Ingredients

More gun controls may spur more illegal weapon ownership and still more violence until we attempt to fix core issues causing violence.

Recently NCAT (National Center for Appropriate Technology), in partnership with the NOP (National Organic Program), as part of their Organic Literacy Initiative released new organic certification guides. more»

Check out PASA's GOOD GIFTS! Ideas to treat yourself or to share this holiday season!!

Thanks to all of the participating PASA members who are offering selected gift items with a % of sales to benefit PASA in December: more»

Pennsylvania Preserves Nearly 2,100 Acres of Farmland

Since political solutions often defy common sense, consider this common sense solution to our "Fiscal Cliff" that defies politics.

Agriculture Secretary Invites Young Detectives to Investigate Farm Show

Chronic Wasting Disease Not Found in Huntingdon County Escaped Deer

A message from our partners at the Farmers Market Coalition: more»

The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is committed to providing clear and concise explanation of its farm loan process, and is pleased to announce the online publication titled “Your guide to FSA Farm Loans.” more»

Chronic Wasting Disease Not Found in Adams County Escaped Deer