Western Pennsylvania Urban Farm Managers Intensive

Connect with other urban farm managers and tackle topics ranging from grant writing to groundhogs. 

Managing an urban production space comes with a unique set of challenges. Join us at Grow Pittsburgh’s Garden Dreams for a full-day of learning, sharing, and growing community with other urban farm managers across Allegheny County and the wider Western Pennsylvania region.

We’ll kick off the day with networking, goal-setting (and plenty of coffee). Morning and afternoon presentations will explore topics like irrigation systems, pest management, farmer co-ops, business basics, grant writing, and more.

We’ll wrap up with open discussion, reflection, and more time for networking and community building. 

Featured speakers:

• Hannah Mosca, Greenhouse and Farm Manager at Grow Pittsburgh’s Garden Dreams 
• Russell Thorsen, Pasa Farmer Outreach Specialist
• Dan Dalton, Pasa Associate Director of Farmer Training & Development

Got a burning question or an issue you’d like us to cover? Let us know! Submit any and all discussion questions to dan@pasafarming.org by December 1 for consideration in this year’s program.

Please note: This meeting is designed for individuals responsible for management-level activities (such as crop planning, irrigation, weed and pest management, harvest, post-harvest food safety, or farm business) at production-oriented urban sites in Western Pennsylvania. 

Not sure if this event is for you? Please reach out to Dan Dalton at dan@pasafarming.org for more information.

Notes:

• Lunch will be provided.
• Capacity: This event is limited to 40 registrants.
• COVID-19: This event takes place inside. Please review our safety protocols for in-person events.
• Questions? Check out our in-person event FAQs.  If you still have a question, contact events@pasafarming.org.

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