Invite Only Field Day at Beech Grove Farm

Join us for a once-in-a-farming-career opportunity to tour Beech Grove Farm in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania with farmers Anne and Eric Nordell.

The Nordells have been Pasa members since the organization’s inception (in 1992) and are valued participants in all three of our farm-based research studies. They are the authors of the article, “Weed the Soil, Not the Crop,” and have developed some truly exceptional soil, weed, and farm management strategies.  

Get an up-close look at these unique systems on their six-acre, draft horse-powered diversified vegetable operation. Anne and Eric are eager to share their insights from decades of farming experience with you and to answer all your questions about vegetable production, weed control, and soil health. Pasa’s research coordinator Sarah Bay Nawa will also join us to demonstrate how we collect soil samples, measure water infiltration, and interpret soil test results for our Soil Health Benchmark Study.

This is the first time we’re gathering pre-apprentices, apprentices, journeyworkers, mentor farmers, and training partners all in one place, so it will also be an invaluable opportunity to meet and connect with one another! We’ll have some dedicated time devoted to networking and sharing your experiences. 

Not sold yet? Watch this video message from Lisa Miskelly, Dan Dalton, Sarah Bay Nawa, and Hannah Smith-Brubaker.

This event is supported by a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development and by a PA Smart grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Notes

• This is a closed event for pre-apprentices, apprentices, journeyworkers, mentor farmers, and training partners.
• Capacity: This event is limited to 30 registrants.
• Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
• This event will be held outdoors, please dress accordingly, and note that the weather is generally a few degrees colder in Trout Run than anywhere else in the state.

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