Hello! The 2024 Urban Ag Session at Hershey, PA will be on January 30th 2024. This year we will talk in depth about Urban Beekeeping, Management of Urban Soil from the Human Health perspective, Urban Rainwater Harvesting using high tunnels, and Site History Tools available for urban farmers. The speaker lineup is as follows: Urban […]
Join us at 1 pm ET on January 30, 2024, for an interactive networking session for organic and transitioning farmers, where a panel of farmers and advocates will demystify the NOSB. Panelists will explain the role of the NOSB in shaping organic standards and allowed materials, the process the Board uses to make decisions, and […]
Unlock the secrets of crafting your own Apple Cider Vinegar! Join us for an enlightening journey into the world of vinegar at the Horn Farm summer kitchen as we explore an eco-friendly way to turn apple cores and peels into a valuable culinary elixir. In the class we will cover: 1) General Overview of Vinegar: […]
This winter Pennypack Farm will be hosting a monthly online Advanced Vegetable Growers Discussion series and as a fellow organic vegetable farmer in our region we would love for you to join us! Each session will have a main guiding topic and a few discussion questions on hand but this series will be informal and […]
Black walnuts (Juglans nigra) are a common tree in the Mid-Atlantic region. Most people associate them with the round green nuts that turn black and litter the ground each fall. For many, they are nuisance trees whose nuts aren't worth the effort of cracking the thick shell. However, black walnuts offer a special gift in […]
Thursday, February 15, 2024 8:30-9:45 ...................Creating Community with Grass Based Farming Vernon (Shorty) Hostetler: Selecting the correct phenotype of cattle: How managing your cattle breeding program can benefit your future. Grass and cattle go together. 10-10:30 ..........................................Break (Sustainable healthy snacks. Visit with exhibitors) 10:30-11:45 .................The Alderspring Story: Fine Tuning Your Grass Management Keynote Address Glenn […]
Join Paul Goeringer from University of Maryland on February 19, 2024 where he will discuss the importance of updating estate plans through the analysis of an estate planning case study. In this hour long webinar, he will share the details of a dairy farm family going through the estate planning process, the errors made along […]
Hugh Williams, one of the best orchardists in the East and a biodynamic farmer for over forty five years, brings his perspective on harnessing the local ecology to cultivate the farm individuality. Also covered: the science and art of pruning fruit trees, including a few hours of pruning the Pfeiffer Center’s orchard under Hugh’s expert […]
Immerse yourself in the artistry of sauerkraut creation in the Horn Farm Summer Kitchen, guided by our seasoned expert. Delve into the intricacies of crafting this delectable dish, gaining insights into: --Comprehensive Sauerkraut Understanding: Explore the art of cabbage preparation and the wonder of fermentation as you are guided into the how and why of […]
PA Farm Link, in collaboration with Northeastern Risk Management Education, are offering a free webinar on February 27, 2024 to learn how to make your farm business a success through Charlotte Smith’s expert marketing insight. Charlotte Smith is THE marketing & mindset coach for farmers. Her year-long coaching program, 5X Your Farm Sales, teaches farmers […]
Geared towards diversified vegetable farmers who seasonally start a large variety of transplants, attendees will learn about the systems we use to grow healthy and vigorous transplants. This includes building a seeding schedule, prop house setup, seeding techniques, potting mix materials, greenhouse management of air flow, water, and pests, hardening off practices, field transplanting, and […]
Taller de poda para arboles frutales (en español). Unase con Philadelphia Orchard Project para un taller práctico de poda. Juntos aprenderemos los conceptos básicos de la poda de árboles frutales, bayas y zarzas en el histórico Fair Hill Orchard. Se proporcionarán bocadillos y bebidas. La entrada al huerto esta cerca en la calle Indiana St. […]
