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Thanks to Scott Mann for creating this podcast that is now available detailing PASA's recent Field Day on April 26, 2013 at Village Acres Farm. This workshop detailed sustainable charcoal production for power & fertility.

Download here.

Tami Shimp, VP Development & Communications
Berks Conservancy
25 North 11th Street, Reading 19601
tami.shimp@berks-conservancy.org
610-372-4992 ext. 110 more»

Annual Farm Tour with Anne & Eric Nordell of Beech Grove Farm in Trout Run, PA.
Monday, October 14
10am - 4pm

This tour is intended for growers who have studied the Nordell's Weed to Soil booklet or video. Please send a letter of interest by mid-September to Anne & Eric Nordell, Beech Grove Farm, 3410 Rt. 184, Trout Run PA 17771. more»

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On May 10 and 11, 2013 there is an unprecedented opportunity for Pennsylvania’s woodland owners  to participate in an entertaining and enlightening conference on forest land use, conservation, and best management practices for woodlots of all sizes. more»

The Pennsylvania Buy Fresh Buy Local® (BFBL) network is pleased to share its statewide standards for BFBL Partners. more»

PennEnvironment's Moratorium Campaign

Consider supporting a moratorium on further shale gas extraction in Pennsylvania until it is proven safe for our environment and the public's health. Support for a moratorium is consistent with PASA’s Board of Directors policy statement developed in 2012. more»

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Hamburg announced that the comment period on the proposed rules stemming from the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) will be extended by 120 days. The comment period was originally scheduled to close on May 16th and will now close in September. more»

PASA is seeking an individual or firm to create and implement a comprehensive communications program for the organization.

Access the full Request for Proposals here - the deadline is May 10.

Subtitle: Antibiotics and Pesticides and GMOs, Oh My! …or, It’s the System, Stupid!

In working on issues related to food safety over the past four years, I have often been struck by how the language of regulators and consumer advocates sounds frighteningly similar to that used by defense and homeland security officials to talk about [...] more»

The Small-Minded, Small Farm Conundrum
By Brian Snyder, PASA Executive Director more»

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is seeking applications to provide assistance to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Funding is available from USDA's Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). more»

Announcement from the Cornell Small Farms Program...

Learn About Low-interest Microloans of up to $35,000 Now Available for Farmers: Free Webinar April 10, 7-8pm EST more»

PASA wants to design a message that will reach diverse communities to get the word out about the benefits of healthy eating, farmers markets and the importance of local food. What are your ideas about expanding the reach of Buy Fresh Buy Local® in our PA communities - especially among low-income, senior citizens and minority communities? more»

PASA welcomes an addition to our growing list of Permanent Business Partners, Four Seasons Produce, Inc. more»

2013 Cheesemaker’s Grant—Let Us Hear From You! more»

PASA's Executive Director, Brian Snyder participated in this press event today, read the full article here.

A national study (through survey) is being led by New York University, Pennsylvania State University, and NCAT-ATTRA project (The National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service), as they are currently looking for farmers in or around urban areas to take part! more»

CSA Expert Exchange will feature discussion by 
Jody Bolluyt & Jean-Paul Courtens of Roxbury Farm more»

For 40 years Johnny’s Selected Seeds has been dedicated to helping families, friends, and communities to feed one another by providing quality seeds, tools, information, and service. more»

Watch this great video about PASA members Julia & Ted Wycall of Greenbranch Farm in Salisbury, Maryland!

The first statewide Private Forest Landowners' Conference, hosted by the Center for Private Forests in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, will be held May 10-11, 2013, at the Blair County Convention Center in Altoona, PA, to bring together people who w more»

Judy Wicks' new book, Good Morning, Beautiful Business is a memoir about the evolution of an entrepreneur who would not only change her neighborhood, but would also change her world—helping communities far and wide create local living economies that value people, nature and place more than money. more»

Message from PASA Member Brooks Miller of North Mountain Pastures: more»

Tickets are on sale now for the 2nd Annual Philly Farm & Food Fest coming up on Sunday, April 14th.

The Philly Farm & Food Fest is a joint project between PASA and Fair Food Philadelphia to promote local farm and food businesses across the region. more»