Each month during this growing season, Grow Pittsburgh and Pasa Sustainable Agriculture are offering farmers and gardeners the chance to get a behind-the-scenes look at some of Pittsburgh’s unique growing spaces.
In June, we’re taking a field trip to Natrona Heights, PA—about 25 miles northeast of Pittsburgh—where owner operator Megan Gallagher started be.wild.er farm in 2016. This 2 acre market farm utilizes pollinator strips and people power, “relying on mostly hand tools and a small walk-behind tractor.” Their jaw-dropping veggie displays are a staple at the Bloomfield Farmers Market, and they offer a unique after-market CSA to reduce food waste and feed more folks. “This scale keeps us close to what we’re growing and those we’re feeding, and allows us to focus on quality and customer satisfaction.”
Ben Wetzel helps plan and design meaningful and educational events for our community.
Ben’s introduction to Pasa was at our 2016 Sustainable Agriculture Conference. He returned as a volunteer every year before officially joining the team in 2023. Ben grew up wandering around in his grandparent’s orchard, helping out with chores, and tending to the market stand. His love of plants and wildlife grew into a passion for diverse ecosystems and nutrient dense foods. He has small-scale production experience with various fruits, specialty cut flowers, salad greens, and micro greens. Before entering the agriculture field (pun intended), Ben earned a bachelor’s degree in music education and spent time working as a substitute teacher and as a percussion instructor for marching bands.
Gina Langley rules
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