Resources

Philadelphia textile artist Heidi Barr discusses her 2020 pilot project at Kneehigh Farm: growing and harvesting flax for making fine linen.

With recent changes in 2021, it’s easier than ever to apply for funding from the USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program!

We gathered small meat producers, processors, and policy-makers for a continuing conversation about how to build capacity in the local supply chain.

Get a veterinarian’s perspective on the nutritional needs of dairy cows.

Learn tips and tricks for streamlining your packing process.

We gathered farmers for a candid conversation about their experiences with e-commerce platforms. 

We gathered leaders from across the supply chain for this roundtable discussion about the challenges and opportunities facing industrial hemp in the region.

What are the soil samples, field management records, and first-hand experiences from 100+ farms telling us about soil health?

This report examines the value that state and federal policies have provided to farmers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

We invited meat processors, farmers, and agency and non-profit staff to share their experiences and suggested solutions for alleviating problems in the current supply chain.

Online sales are becoming an essential part of running an essential business.

Learn all about the Pennsylvania Agricultural Surplus System (PASS), a program that reimburses farmers for contributing food to the state’s charitable food system.

One of the biggest obstacles for beginning farmers is finding land on which to grow their farm businesses.

Are you interested in helping to scale up the renewable energy economy with on-farm solar energy?

Starting or growing a creamery enterprise can be a promising strategy for realizing financial viability in a challenging market. It’s also a big investment and can hold significant risk.

Check out unique tunnels to prevent downy mildew, a bevy of post-harvest processing devices, and simple yet powerful planting strategies.

We used a whole-farm model to evaluate environmental footprints of all-grass, grass supplemented with grain, and confinement dairy production systems in the temperate climate of the northeastern U.S.

Taking Integrated Pest Management techniques into the field all season long can prevent headaches and improve your farm’s profitability.

Farm incubator programs offer a lower-risk, more financially accessible path toward starting a farm.

Per dollar spent, improving agricultural practices is one of our best investments toward clean and safe water.