Pasa is an advocate for the sustainable agriculture community of Pennsylvania and beyond. We educate and inform local, state, and federal policymakers through our research, case studies, on-farm demonstrations, and farmer feedback. We host farmer and community listening sessions to gain on-the-ground perspective on emerging food system topics. We connect farmers to new ideas and opportunities, and we communicate policy priorities to decision makers and stakeholders.
An Executive Memorandum from the Office of Management and Budget paused action on both existing and future federal assistance programs, including most climate- and equity-related grants—Pasa among them. Here’s how you can help farmers impacted by the funding freeze today.
The 2018 Farm Bill expired, and the next one could still be a long way off. What's the hold up? What's included in the latest drafts of the bill? What can we do? Pasa's Farm Bill Campaign Organizer and a policy specialist from National Young Farmers Coalition answer these questions and more in this informative webinar.
We regularly submit public comments to policymakers that share insights and feedback we’ve received from farmers and food system professionals.
Letter to House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Thompson on the federal funding freeze
Comments to Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture on proposed changes to the Milk Sanitation rule
Letter of Support for Agroforestry in Pennsylvania
Comments to U.S. Department of Agriculture: Funding and support for urban agriculture
More to come
