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SUMMARY:The Beekeeper Experience
DESCRIPTION:Come suit up as a beekeeper for a day at Funny Farm Apiaries in Berks County\, PA and see how the benefits of having a hive are un-bee-lievable.\nThis workshop is intended for folks who are new to beekeeping or curious about working with bees. We’ll be taking a peek into live hives\, explaining what to look for when inspecting the health of honey bees.  \nFunny Farm Apiaries is a family-owned and operated business in Mertztown\, PA. Beekeeping started as a hobby on the farm and has grown into a 90-hive operation. With a partnership with Hives For Heroes\, Funny Farm Apiaries uses their platform to help mentor Veterans & First Responders. Researchers say the act of beekeeping may help people with mental health issues such as stress. In addition to “beekeeping therapy\,” Funny Farms builds connections with the community through mentoring\, beekeeper experiences\, talks\, farm tours\, and honey sales. \nCan’t make it on this date? The same workshop is also being offered on May 19.  Learn more and register here. \nNotes\nEach participant must sign (or their parents or legal guardian) a participation agreement available at the apiary on the day of the tour. If need be\, we can email the form to you for prior signatures. This agreement ensures that you or the parent / legal guardian understands the inherent risk around a working bee hive. We will not be held liable for bee stings\, allergic reactions\, or unsafe behavior by participants of your tour\, as well as our right to refuse a participant a tour if we deem they are acting in an unsafe manner at the apiary and near the bee hives. \n\nThis is a hands-on workshop. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and footwear and consider the following as it pertains to working with bees:\n\nWear long pants (preferably NOT black). Bee suits are NOT stingproof.\nDo not wear perfume or strongly scented products.\nWear socks that cover your ankles.\nWear boots or sneakers.\n\n\nCapacity: This event is limited to 6 registrants.\nCOVID-19: Please review our safety protocols for in-person events.\nQuestions? Check out our in-person event FAQs. If you still have a question\, contact events@pasafarming.org.
URL:https://pasafarming.org/event/the-beekeeper-experience-june/
LOCATION:Funny Farm Apiaries\, 17 Oak Road\, Mertztown\, PA\, 19539\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beekeeping,Pasa events
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DTSTAMP:20240610T022806
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T201327Z
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SUMMARY:The Beekeeper Experience
DESCRIPTION:Come suit up as a beekeeper for a day at Funny Farm Apiaries in Berks County\, PA and see how the benefits of having a hive are un-bee-lievable.\nThis workshop is intended for folks who are new to beekeeping or curious about working with bees. We’ll be taking a peek into live hives\, explaining what to look for when inspecting the health of honey bees.  \nFunny Farm Apiaries is a family-owned and operated business in Mertztown\, PA. Beekeeping started as a hobby on the farm and has grown into a 90-hive operation. With a partnership with Hives For Heroes\, Funny Farm Apiaries uses their platform to help mentor Veterans & First Responders. Researchers say the act of beekeeping may help people with mental health issues such as stress. In addition to “beekeeping therapy\,” Funny Farms builds connections with the community through mentoring\, beekeeper experiences\, talks\, farm tours\, and honey sales. \nCan’t make it on this date? The same workshop is also being offered on June 9. Learn more and register here. \nNotes\nEach participant must sign (or their parents or legal guardian) a participation agreement available at the apiary on the day of the tour. If need be\, we can email the form to you for prior signatures. This agreement ensures that you or the parent / legal guardian understands the inherent risk around a working bee hive. We will not be held liable for bee stings\, allergic reactions\, or unsafe behavior by participants of your tour\, as well as our right to refuse a participant a tour if we deem they are acting in an unsafe manner at the apiary and near the bee hives. \n\nThis is a hands-on workshop. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and footwear and consider the following as it pertains to working with bees:\n\nWear long pants (preferably NOT black). Bee suits are NOT stingproof.\nDo not wear perfume or strongly scented products.\nWear socks that cover your ankles.\nWear boots or sneakers.\n\n\nCapacity: This event is limited to 6 registrants.\nCOVID-19: Please review our safety protocols for in-person events.\nQuestions? Check out our in-person event FAQs. If you still have a question\, contact events@pasafarming.org.
URL:https://pasafarming.org/event/the-beekeeper-experience-may/
LOCATION:Funny Farm Apiaries\, 17 Oak Road\, Mertztown\, PA\, 19539\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beekeeping,Pasa events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T153000
DTSTAMP:20240610T022806
CREATED:20240425T153023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T155129Z
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SUMMARY:What to Know About FSA Farm Numbers
DESCRIPTION:Curious about FSA farm numbers? Come with questions to the FSA/NRCS Urban Service Center in Philadelphia and learn more.\nWhat is an FSA farm number? Why should I get one for my farm? What counts as a farm? What do I need in order to get a farm number? What kinds of resources might a farm number make available to me? Join us in learning the answers to these common questions and ask your own! \nWe will cover the essentials of an FSA farm number\, including an overview of the program\, a walkthrough of the application process\, and a review of the eligibility criteria. \nThis event is supported by funds from the USDA. \nNotes\n\nLunch is provided.\nCapacity: This event is limited to 40 registrants.\nCOVID-19: This event takes place inside. Please review our safety protocols for in-person events.\nQuestions? Check out our in-person event FAQs.  If you still have a question\, contact events@pasafarming.org.
URL:https://pasafarming.org/event/what-to-know-about-fsa-farm-numbers/
LOCATION:Urban Service Center Philly\, 1415 North Broad Street\, First Floor\, Suite 118\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pasa events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T190000
DTSTAMP:20240610T022806
CREATED:20240415T142838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T163502Z
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SUMMARY:Love for the Land & Animals
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a pasture walk and dinner at Fallen Aspen Farm\, a sustainable livestock farm in Lawrence County\, PA.\nWe’ll explore pasture management through rotational grazing\, silvopasture\, and conservation methods. Owners Jake and Desiree will share their passion and experience around ethically raising pastured pork\, poultry\, and lamb. We’ll end the evening with a pulled pork meal and a discussion around the fire from our generous farmers. Come hungry and ready to learn! \nFallen Aspen Farm is located 50 miles north of Pittsburgh and specializes in producing high-quality meats\, including pastured poultry\, pork\, and 100% grass-fed lamb. Their products are distributed through Pittsburgh farmers markets\, scheduled farm pick-ups\, and city deliveries. \nThis event is supported by funds from the Tundra Glacier Fund\, a PASmart Grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education\, USDA’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Project\, and the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Chesapeake Bay Program.  \nNotes\n\nThe price of dinner is included in registration.\nCapacity: This event is limited to 20 registrants.\nCOVID-19: Please review our safety protocols for in-person events.\nQuestions? Check out our in-person event FAQs. If you still have a question\, contact events@pasafarming.org.
URL:https://pasafarming.org/event/love-for-the-land-animals/
LOCATION:Fallen Aspen Farm\, 2202 Georgetown Rd\, Volant\, PA\, 16156\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agroforestry,Grazing,Pasa events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T220000
DTSTAMP:20240610T022806
CREATED:20240402T152520Z
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SUMMARY:Common Ground
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of this highly anticipated film\, followed by a panel discussion.\nCommon Ground\, the sequel to the 2020 film\, Kiss the Ground\, focuses on the deteriorating state of the world’s soil. The documentary traces causes of this crisis and profiles a movement of farmers pioneering solutions. \nPennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding will deliver opening remarks at this screening\, organized by the Shippensburg University Center for Land Use and Sustainability. \nA panel discussion will follow the film\, featuring: \n\nWill Brownback\, farmer\, Spiral Path Farm\nTiana Zabela-Lopez\, GoggleWorks Center for the Arts\nLucas Waybright\, Dairy Grazing Project Manager\, Pasa\nBill Chain\nEric Finkenbinder\, meteorologist and farmer (moderator)\n\nDon’t miss the info fair! Come early to explore some local food options\, meet regional growers and producers\, and learn about resources for health\, wellness\, and sustainability.
URL:https://pasafarming.org/event/common-ground-shippensburg-pa/
LOCATION:Lurhs Performing Arts Center\, 475 Lancaster Drive\, Shippensburg\, PA\, 17257\, United States
CATEGORIES:Common Ground film screenings,Pasa events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T203000
DTSTAMP:20240610T022806
CREATED:20240409T184514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T174922Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Bill Fault Lines: Climate & the Farm Safety Net
DESCRIPTION:Tune into this webinar to learn how you can advocate for a more fiscally and environmentally responsible farm safety net.\nThe Farm Bill expired over six months ago\, and we’re still many hard conversations away from a new bill. One of the principal fault lines facing members of Congress is the tension between increased spending on the farm safety net (crop insurance and commodity supports) and preserving the Inflation Reduction Act’s historic investment in conservation. Congress has not identified enough funding to do both\, so elected officials are aligning with one camp or the other. \nThe groups advocating for higher subsidies are large\, well-funded\, and well-connected. While the farm safety net is critical to our agricultural system\, it is far from perfect. The crop insurance and commodity programs pick winners and losers\, disincentivize conservation practices\, and demand a price tag that cannot be sustained. \nConvincing Congress to upend the safety net status quo is an uphill battle\, and they won’t address this problem without farmer input. Do you want to advocate for a more fiscally and environmentally responsible farm safety net? Join our evening webinar to learn more about this issue and identify opportunities to make your voice heard. \nPhoto credit: Lise Metzger\, Farm Aid\nNotes\n\nRecordings will be provided to registrants within two weeks of the live event.\nQuestions? Contact events@pasafarming.org.\nStay updated by signing up for our policy-focused newsletter.
URL:https://pasafarming.org/event/farm-bill-fault-lines-climate-the-farm-safety-net/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Pasa events,Policy,Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240423
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CREATED:20240402T183033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T183724Z
UID:10002410-1713744000-1713830399@pasafarming.org
SUMMARY:Common Ground
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an Earth Day screening of this highly anticipated film.\nCommon Ground\, the sequel to the 2020 film\, Kiss the Ground\, focuses on the deteriorating state of the world’s soil. The documentary traces causes of this crisis and profiles a movement of farmers pioneering solutions. \n 
URL:https://pasafarming.org/event/common-ground-camp-hill-pa/
LOCATION:AMC CLASSIC – Camp Hill 12\, 3432 Simpson Ferry Rd\, Camp Hill\, PA\, 17011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Common Ground film screenings,Pasa events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T160000
DTSTAMP:20240610T022806
CREATED:20240308T162326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T155337Z
UID:10002401-1712916000-1712937600@pasafarming.org
SUMMARY:2-Wheel Tractor Training
DESCRIPTION:Get hands-on training with the BCS walk-behind tractor and learn how to integrate this equipment into your production plan.\n2-wheel tractors can drastically increase your production quality and quantity and offer a range of tools to increase your farm’s efficiency. Join us at the Hilltop Urban Farm in Pittsburgh to learn about this versatile tool that supports many small-scale vegetable operations.  \nPasa and Hilltop staff will discuss and demonstrate the uses and safe operation of a walk-behind tractor. We’ll review attachments as well as basic maintenance\, and each participant will get an opportunity for supervised\, hands-on practice with multiple implements. \nNotes\n\nThe price of lunch is included in registration.\nThis is a hands-on workshop. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and footwear\, including closed-toe shoes and work gloves as needed.\nCapacity: This event is limited to 15 registrants.\nCOVID-19: Please review our safety protocols for in-person events.\nWeather: We will be in a semi-heated space\, please dress for the weather to stay warm!  Bring layers as needed!\nQuestions? Check out our in-person event FAQs. If you still have a question\, contact events@pasafarming.org.\n\n 
URL:https://pasafarming.org/event/2-wheel-tractor-training/
LOCATION:Hilltop Urban Farm\, 700 Cresswell Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pasa events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T130000
DTSTAMP:20240610T022806
CREATED:20240222T213100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T150740Z
UID:10002383-1712664000-1712667600@pasafarming.org
SUMMARY:PA's Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Program
DESCRIPTION:Tune into this virtual event to learn more about Pennsylvania’s Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Program\, with opportunities to share what elements of the program may or may not be working for you. \nIn 2019\, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed the Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Program to provide tax credits to owners of agricultural assets who sell or rent to beginning farmers. The program was designed to improve land access for beginning farmers by incentivizing landowners to prioritize beginning farmers over other buyers or tenants. \nIn this webinar\, we will provide an overview of how the program works and discuss whether or not it may be working for you. This event will be part info session and part listening session—tune in to learn more about this opportunity and weigh in on possible areas for improvement. \nSpeakers\n\nDarrin Youker\, Policy Director at the Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture\nSenator Elder Vogel\, Chair of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee\n\nNotes\n\nRecordings will be provided to registrants within one to two weeks of the live event.\nQuestions? Contact events@pasafarming.org.\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n    \n\n        \n\n    \n        \n    \n    \n    \n            \n\n    \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n            \n    \n    \n\n\n\n    \n        \n    \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\nInternal Setup Only\n\nCampaign ID\n\n1. Copy this form.2. Copy and paste the Campaign ID from SF into the default value for the field above.3. Change the name of the form\, as appropriate.4. Copy the URL below.@CONCATENATE("https://pasa.tfaforms.net/838?fname="\, %%tfa_12%%\, "&lname="\, %%tfa_13%%\, "&email="\, %%tfa_14%%\, "&cid="\, %%tfa_23%%)5. Save the form.6. Click "Notifications". Paste the URL into the "...OR REDIRECT TO THIS PAGE:"7. Disable email notifications.8. Click "Apply".9. In SF\, change the status of the campaign to "Publishing".\n\n\nFirst Name\n\n\nLast Name\n\n\nEmail address
URL:https://pasafarming.org/event/pas-beginning-farmer-tax-credit-program/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Pasa events,Policy,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T141500
DTSTAMP:20240610T022807
CREATED:20240402T133849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T194919Z
UID:10002408-1712318400-1712326500@pasafarming.org
SUMMARY:Common Ground
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of this highly anticipated film\, followed by a panel discussion.\nCommon Ground\, the sequel to the 2020 film\, Kiss the Ground\, focuses on the deteriorating state of the world’s soil. The documentary traces causes of this crisis and profiles a movement of farmers pioneering solutions. \nA panel discussion will follow the film\, featuring: \n\nRob Schnabel\, Chesapeake Bay Foundation\nNick Miller\, Healthy Soils Program\, Maryland Department of Agriculture\nGerardo Martinez\, farmer\, Wild Kid Acres\nChelsea Kruse\, farmer\, New Roots Farm\nSarah Isbell\, Research Director\, Pasa\n\nThis film screening is part of Environmental Showcase at the Annapolis Film Festival in Maryland.
URL:https://pasafarming.org/event/common-ground-annapolis-md/
LOCATION:Maryland Hall (main)\, 801 Chase Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Common Ground film screenings,Pasa events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T130000
DTSTAMP:20240610T022807
CREATED:20240223T152712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T214156Z
UID:10002382-1711713600-1711717200@pasafarming.org
SUMMARY:Flood Mitigation: A Roadmap for Pennsylvania
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the growing impact of severe floods and droughts on farms and other lands and the role farmers can play in directly mitigating flood and drought damage in this panel presentation. \nTwo livestock farmers will highlight their different approaches to 2023’s record-breaking flooding and drought conditions. \nWe will also cover resources farmers can access to reduce exposure\, take preventive measures\, and help downstream neighbors. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and share your own flood impact stories and solutions.  \nNotes\n\nRecordings will be provided to registrants within one to two weeks of the live event.\nQuestions? Contact events@pasafarming.org.\n\nRegister\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n\n    \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n\n    \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\nInternal Setup Only\n\nCampaign ID\n\n1. Copy this form.2. Copy and paste the Campaign ID from SF into the default value for the field above.3. Change the name of the form\, as appropriate.4. Copy the URL below.@CONCATENATE("https://pasa.tfaforms.net/838?fname="\, %%tfa_12%%\, "&lname="\, %%tfa_13%%\, "&email="\, %%tfa_14%%\, "&cid="\, %%tfa_23%%)5. Save the form.6. Click "Notifications". Paste the URL into the "...OR REDIRECT TO THIS PAGE:"7. Disable email notifications.8. Click "Apply".9. In SF\, change the status of the campaign to "Publishing".\n\n\nFirst Name\n\n\nLast Name\n\n\nEmail address
URL:https://pasafarming.org/event/a-roadmap-for-pennsylvania/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Pasa events,Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T160000
DTSTAMP:20240610T022807
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T164326Z
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SUMMARY:4-Wheel Tractor Operation\, Safety & Applications (Western PA)
DESCRIPTION:Join us at New Morning Farm for a two-day hands-on workshop on 4-wheel tractor parts\, safety\, and operation with trainer Sarah Groat.\nDay 1: Basic operations & maintenance – We will cover the basic parts of the whole tractor\, including how an internal combustion engine functions\, how the engine transfers power to the rest of the tractor\, and how the operator controls these processes. Special attention is paid to fluid checks before operation\, and we will introduce basic diagnostics and maintenance of the equipment. We will discuss safety precautions to take when operating tractors to keep yourself and others free from injury. \nDay 2: Hands-on operation & safety – Trainers will work with folks in small groups and one-on-one to provide new operators with little-to-no tractor experience\, supervised\, hands-on time driving 4-wheel tractors\, including the use of 3-point hitch to attach and detach implements safely\, and\, weather + field conditions permitting\, the use of implements in the field. \nThis class is ideal for folks who have little to no experience operating a 4-wheel tractor or who have experience but lack formal training.   \nParticipants have the option of registering for both days or for day 1 only. Participants may not opt to participate in day 2 without participation in day 1. \nAbout the instructor:\nSince 2018\, Sarah (sg/she/they) has been providing timely\, honest\, and affordable service and repair work and teaching new farmers how to operate and maintain equipment in the Hudson Valley. Though Sarah loves to repair equipment\, she’s found she’s most joyous when teaching. Sarah has traveled across New York State (and now around PA!) to train farmers on how their equipment functions and best practices for operation. In the winter\, Sarah works with the Hudson Valley Farm Hub to teach a ten-day Farm Mechanic Basics program for farmers to learn how to repair and maintain their own equipment. She has found a real passion for making mechanical information accessible to Queer\, Trans\, Black\, Indigenous\, people of color\, women and non-binary folks.  \nThis course will also be offered in Eastern PA on March 19-20. \nNotes\n\nThere will be a 1-hour lunch break each day. The price of lunch is included in registration. \nThis is a hands-on workshop. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and footwear\, including closed-toe shoes and work gloves as needed.  \nCapacity: This event is limited to 12 registrants (day 1) and 10 registrants (day 2).\nCOVID-19: The entirety of this event takes place inside. Please review our safety protocols for in-person events.\nWeather: We will be in a semi-heated space\, please dress for the weather to stay warm!  Bring layers as needed!\nQuestions? Check out our in-person event FAQs. If you still have a question\, contact events@pasafarming.org.
URL:https://pasafarming.org/event/4-wheel-tractor-operation-safety-applications-western-pa/
LOCATION:New Morning Farm\, 2263 Anderson Hollow Rd\, Hustontown\, PA\, 17229 [Fulton County]\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pasa events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T160000
DTSTAMP:20240610T022807
CREATED:20240124T014453Z
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SUMMARY:4-Wheel Tractor Operation\, Safety & Applications (Eastern PA)
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Seed Farm in Lehigh County\, PA\, for a two-day hands-on workshop on 4-wheel tractor parts\, safety\, and operation with trainer Sarah Groat\, with additional tractor supervision from David Sell\,  The Seed Farm’s Farm Manager.\nDay 1: Basic operations & maintenance – We will cover the basic parts of the whole tractor\, including how an internal combustion engine functions\, how the engine transfers power to the rest of the tractor\, and how the operator controls these processes. Special attention is paid to fluid checks before operation\, and we will introduce basic diagnostics and maintenance of the equipment. We will discuss safety precautions to take when operating tractors to keep yourself and others free from injury. \nDay 2: Hands-on operation & safety – Trainers will work with folks in small groups and one-on-one to provide new operators with little-to-no tractor experience\, supervised\, hands-on time driving 4-wheel tractors\, including the use of 3-point hitch to attach and detach implements safely\, and\, weather + field conditions permitting\, the use of implements in the field. \nThis class is ideal for folks who have little to no experience operating a 4-wheel tractor or who have experience but lack formal training.   \nParticipants have the option of registering for both days or for day 1 only. Participants may not opt to participate in day 2 without participation in day 1. \nAbout the instructors:\nSince 2018\, Sarah (sg/she/they) has been providing timely\, honest\, and affordable service and repair work and teaching new farmers how to operate and maintain equipment in the Hudson Valley. Though Sarah loves to repair equipment\, she’s found she’s most joyous when teaching. Sarah has traveled across New York State (and now around PA!) to train farmers on how their equipment functions and best practices for operation. In the winter\, Sarah works with the Hudson Valley Farm Hub to teach a ten-day Farm Mechanic Basics program for farmers to learn how to repair and maintain their own equipment. She has found a real passion for making mechanical information accessible to Queer\, Trans\, Black\, Indigenous\, people of color\, women and non-binary folks.  \nDavid Sell is Farm Manager at The Seed Farm\, overseeing both the Farm Business Incubator Program as well as vegetable production that goes directly into Second Harvest Food Bank’s pantry network. David has worked on small farms for over a decade and has been responsible for operating a range of tractors for a variety of applications. \nThis course will also be offered in Western-Central PA on March 21-22. \nNotes\n\nThere will be a 1-hour lunch break each day. The price of lunch is included in registration. \nThis is a hands-on workshop. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and footwear\, including closed-toe shoes and work gloves as needed.  \nCapacity: This event is limited to 12 registrants (day 1) and 10 registrants (day 2).\nCOVID-19: The entirety of this event takes place inside. Please review our safety protocols for in-person events.\nWeather: We will be in a semi-heated space\, please dress for the weather to stay warm!  Bring layers as needed!\nQuestions? Check out our in-person event FAQs. If you still have a question\, contact events@pasafarming.org.
URL:https://pasafarming.org/event/4-wheel-tractor-operation-safety-applications-eastern-pa/
LOCATION:The Seed Farm\, 5484 Vera Cruz Rd.\, Emmaus\, PA\, 18049 [Lehigh County]\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pasa events
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SUMMARY:Seed Saving Basics: Planning the Seed Garden
DESCRIPTION:¿Tiene curiosidad por guardar semillas en su finca o jardín pero no sabe por dónde empezar?\nÚnase a nosotros junto con 18th Wonder Neighborhood Alliance para aprender los conceptos básicos del guardar de semillas\, presentados por la fundadora de Sistah Seeds\, Amirah Mitchell. Esta clase se centrará en algunos conceptos básicos de la botánica de cultivos y en cómo incorporar la conservación de semillas en su plan de jardín o finca. \nEste taller será en español y inglés\, con interpretaciones simultáneas. Todos están invitados al taller: hablantes de solo español\, solo inglés\, y bilingües. \n\nCurious about saving seeds on your farm or garden\, but don’t know where to start? \nJoin us alongside the 18th Wonder Neighborhood Alliance to learn the basics of seed saving presented by Seed Keeper and Founder of Sistah Seeds\, Amirah Mitchell. The class will focus on some basics of crop botany and how to incorporate seed saving into your garden plan. \nThis workshop will take place in both Spanish and English with simultaneous interpretation. Spanish-only\, English-only\, and bilingual speakers are all invited to attend this workshop. \nNotes\nEste taller será en español y inglés – invitamos y damos la bienvenida a su gracia mientras navegamos juntos la alegría y las complejidades de vivir y trabajar en una comunidad multilingüe. Es posible que el ritmo del taller sea más lento que otros\, entonces le invitamos a quedarse aquí y disfrutar la amplitud con curiosidad y un corazón abierto. Todos están invitados: hablantes de solo español\, solo inglés\, y bilingües. \nThis workshop will take place in both Spanish and English – we invite and welcome your grace as we\, together\, navigate the joys and complexities of living and working in a multilingual community. You may find the pace of this workshop to be slower than others\, so we invite you to linger here to enjoy the spaciousness of simultaneous interpretation with curiosity and an open heart. Spanish-only\, English-only\, and bilingual speakers are all invited to attend this workshop.
URL:https://pasafarming.org/event/planning-the-seed-garden/
LOCATION:Masano Auto Park\, 841 E Wyomissing Blvd\, Reading\, PA\, 19611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pasa events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T113000
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SUMMARY:Cut Flower Grower Intensive
DESCRIPTION:Flower farmers are pioneers in sustainability and implementing organic practices and are actively changing the landscape of profitable farming. \nPasa’s first-ever Cut Flower Grower Intensive is a two-day intensive designed to help intermediate and advanced flower growers improve and expand their marketing and production practices. Learn from experienced growers Michelle Elston of Roots Cut Flower Farm\, Margie and Kate Dagnal of Goose Creek Gardens\, and Jennie Love of Love ‘n Fresh Flowers about topics including season extension\, growing in high tunnels\, successful cold hardy varieties\, finding your niche\, profitability and scaling-up\, and the role of flower growers in incorporating conservation practices\, including native and perennial plantings and soil health. \nHighlights and topics include:\n\nOn-farm tour at Roots Cut Flower Farm (including learning about their process for installing a solar system to power 99% of their farm and home)\nHigh tunnel growing & season extension\nConservation and soil health practices\nWholesale and retail marketing\nSustainable and organic practices\nBreak-out sessions for discussion\, collaboration\, and networking\n\nThis intensive event is designed for advanced growers. If you have less than three years of managing a flower farm\, we encourage you to learn more about relevant programming available at our 2024 Sustainable Agriculture Conference. \nSpeakers:\nMichelle Elston\, Roots Cut Flower Farm \nMichelle Elston is the founder and owner of Roots Cut Flower Farm in Carlisle\, PA. She has over 16 years of experience growing cut flowers and a degree in plant sciences from Cornell University. Her 10-acre farm produces thousands of stems of beautiful cut flowers annually for supermarket bouquets\, wholesale buckets\, and corporate events. In addition to her profitable cut flower farm\, Michelle has a passion for helping other flower farmers succeed by offering consulting services and farm tours. She also currently serves as Treasurer of the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers (ASCFG). \nMargie and Kate Dagnal\, Goose Creek Gardens \nGoose Creek Gardens\, Ltd. is a 12-acre\, multi-generation flower farm in Cowansville\, PA. Margie Dagnal\, the founder of Goose Creek\, started farming and growing alongside her husband\, Mark\, over 20 years ago. Kate\, Margie’s daughter and the flower grower of Goose Creek\, shares her passion of cut flowers every day by growing the highest quality flowers for their customers. Margie and Kate will be sharing how Goose Creek Gardens profits through scaling up\, season extension\, and finding your niche. \nJennie Love\, Love ‘n Fresh Flowers \nJennie Love is the founder and owner of Love ‘n Fresh Flowers\, a sustainably managed urban flower farm in Philadelphia\, PA. She had her first flower patch at age four in her mother’s huge kitchen garden on their 5th-generation family farm in central Pennsylvania. Prior to starting Love ‘n Fresh\, Jennie was a marketing and business development manager for a handful of corporations in Philadelphia. She also received rigorous horticulture training while completing a two-year intensive program at Longwood Gardens\, which included floral design training. She has served as the President of the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers (ASCFG). Since 2014\, Jennie has been teaching intensive farmer-florist master classes that have helped launch and bolster several hundred notably successful floral enterprises across the U.S. and Canada. You can also find her on the podcast No-Till Flowers: A Podcast for Flower Farmers. \nNearby lodging\n\nCheck out this map of more hotels in the area. \nThere are other Airbnb options in the area.\n\nNotes\n\nWe are offering two sections. The first section will run 3/14 – 3/15. The second section will run 3/15 – 3/16. Both sections will convene at Shippensburg University on 3/15 and visit Root Cuts Flower farm on their corresponding 2nd day.\nThere will be a 1-hour lunch break each day. The price of lunch is included in registration.\nAccommodations: Light snacks and hot beverages will be provided each day.  Dinner and overnight accommodations are not provided.\nPlease wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the farm tour at Root Cuts Flower Farm. Extra layers are recommended.\nCOVID-19: The day at Shippensburg University will be fully indoors. Please review our safety protocols for in-person events.\nQuestions? Check out our in-person event FAQs. If you still have a question\, contact events@pasafarming.org.
URL:https://pasafarming.org/event/cut-flower-grower-intensive/
LOCATION:Conference Center at Shippensburg Univ\, 500 Newburg Rd\, Shippensburg\, PA\, 17257\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pasa events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T131500
DTSTAMP:20240610T022807
CREATED:20240306T132556Z
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SUMMARY:The Connection Between Agriculture and Conservation with Senator Bob Casey
DESCRIPTION:Senator Casey will join Conservation Voters of PA for a comprehensive discussion on the intricate connection between conservation and agriculture in Pennsylvania.\nTogether\, we will explore the impact of the Farm Bill on local conservation efforts\, review climate-smart agricultural practices and programs\, and gain insights into the latest developments on Capitol Hill. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to engage and ask questions with a key policymaker who is actively shaping the Farm Bill—legislation at the crossroads of climate and agriculture policy.
URL:https://pasafarming.org/event/the-connection-between-agriculture-and-conservation-with-senator-bob-casey/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Pasa events,Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T160000
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SUMMARY:Tools for Seed Starting
DESCRIPTION:Seed starting can be time-consuming\, take up a lot of space\, and have inconsistent results. Or it can be the dreamiest part of the season\, surrounded by a sea of green baby plants while winter still lingers outside. \nJoin three farmers with several decades of collective growing experience at The Seed Farm to learn about their best practices\, lessons learned\, and favorite tools for seed starting at a variety of scales. Whether you want to increase your production space or improve the efficiency of the space you have\, you’ll find out about tools and techniques to germinate seeds faster\, grow healthier plants\, and improve your bottom line.  \nTools for demonstration and trial will include a vacuum seeder\, various sizes of soil block makers\, a drop seeder\, a pinpoint seeder\, and the paper pot transplanter. We will discuss the use of various tray types\, including peet/ biodegradable pots\, WinStrip trays\, Soil Blocks\, and standard plastic trays. Growers will share their experiences using different seed starting and germination methods and how this impacted their efficiency\, scale\, markets\, and crop plan. \nWe will look at three germination set-ups for starting seedlings—heat mats\, grow lights\, and a germination chamber—and see a side-by-side comparison of two different potting mixes. \nSpeakers:\n\nDan Hunter is the owner/operator of Hunter Hill CSA\, a small acreage\, no-till\, organic practices farm that serves 130 members in the Lehigh Valley.\nKristin Illick and Jeffrey Frank co-own and operate Liberty Gardens\, a vegetable farm just outside Bethlehem\, Pennsylvania. They grow produce for restaurants and retail sales in NYC and the Lehigh Valley.\nDavid Sell is Farm Manager at The Seed Farm\, overseeing both the Farm Business Incubator Program as well as vegetable production that goes directly into Second Harvest Food Bank’s pantry network. David has worked on small farms for over a decade\, including in packhouse and vegetable production management.\n\nNotes\n\nCapacity: This event is limited to 25 registrants.\nCOVID-19: Please review our safety protocols for in-person events.\nQuestions? Check out our in-person event FAQs. If you have a question\, contact events@pasafarming.org
URL:https://pasafarming.org/event/tools-for-seed-starting/
LOCATION:The Seed Farm\, 5484 Vera Cruz Rd.\, Emmaus\, PA\, 18049 [Lehigh County]\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pasa events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T160000
DTSTAMP:20240610T022807
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SUMMARY:Welding Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Looking for hands-on\, farming-related welding experience with access to state-of-the-art equipment and expert instruction?\nJoin us at the Northampton Community College Fabrication Laboratory—a.k.a. the Fab Lab—to learn the basic techniques for Stick\, MIG\, and TIG welding.  \nThe class will teach you the basic techniques to perform MIG and TIG welding successfully. We will cover safety\, set-up\, and the proper settings for various material types. Successful completion of the course will grant you the use of the Fab Lab welding apparatus; however\, time and materials will be charged. Appointments to use the welding facility will be approved only after a project consultation with our welding instructor. \nDress Attire: Long-sleeved shirts and closed-toe shoes are required. Clothing should be made of natural fibers\, wool\, denim\, or cotton. NO fleece or polyester. Please pull long hair back. A welding helmet\, welding jacket\, and protective gloves will be provided. \nAbout the instructor\, Brian Duben:\nAfter spending 8 years in United States Marine Corps Brian started welding/ fabricating at a local shop (Soul Custom) from 2014-2022 concurrently during that time he attended Welding Testing and Training Institute (WTTI). After completing that 9 month course he was certified in stainless pipe\, stainless plate and aluminum plate in all positions. A part time position was offered to him after graduation and he taught at WTTI for 1 year. He then attended NCC and graduated with a degree in business management. In 2023\, Brian started my own mobile welding and fabrication business Creidhne Restorations currently serving the Poconos and the Lehigh Valley. \nFree registration for Diversified Vegetable Apprentices is made possible by a PAsmart Grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. \nNotes\n\nThere will be a 1 hour lunch break each day. The price of lunch is included in registration. \nThis is a hands-on workshop. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear.\nCapacity: This event is limited to 5 registrants.\nCOVID-19: A portion of this event takes place inside. Please review our safety protocols for in-person events.\nQuestions? Check out our in-person event FAQs. If you still have a question\, contact events@pasafarming.org.
URL:https://pasafarming.org/event/welding-essentials-2/
LOCATION:Northampton Community College Fabrication Laboratory\, 511 East 3rd Street\, Bethlehem\, PA\, 18015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pasa events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T173000
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SUMMARY:Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training
DESCRIPTION:Vegetable farmers: get your Produce Safety Alliance (PSA/AFDO) certificate and learn how to develop your own farm food safety plan.\nJoin us at Pasa’s main office in Harrisburg\, Pennsylvania\, for this comprehensive\, seven-hour course on how to minimize the risk of foodborne illness as you grow\, harvest\, and store produce. \nProduce Safety Alliance certified trainers\n\nLindsay Gilmour\, Organic Planet LLC\nGary David Bloss\, Pennsylvania Farmers Union\nKimberly Raikes\, CAIC\nCrystal Forman\, CAIC\n\nWe’ll review Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)\, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)\, and Produce Safety Rule requirements. We’ll also cover worker health and hygiene; soil amendments; wildlife\, domesticated animals\, and land use; agricultural water (production water and post-harvest water); and post-harvest handling and sanitation. \nIn addition to the training\, you’ll receive a workbook ($50 value) and be eligible to receive your Produce Safety Alliance certificate from the Association of Food and Drug Officials ($35 value) verifying your completion of food safety training. Please note: to receive the certificate\, you must be present for the entire training and submit the appropriate paperwork to the trainer at the end of the course. \nThis course is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Farmers Union with funding provided by the Local Food Safety Collaborative (LFSC)\, a project funded by a cooperative agreement with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Additional support is provided by the Chesapeake Produce Safety Education Project\, a project funded by the USDA NIFA Food Safety Outreach Program. \nNotes\n\nThere will be a 45-minute lunch break. The price of lunch is included in registration. \nCapacity: This event is limited to 30 registrants.\nCOVID-19: This event takes place inside. Please review our safety protocols for in-person events.\nQuestions? Check out our in-person event FAQs. If you still have a question\, contact events@pasafarming.org.\n\nRegister\nPlease note: Your information will be shared with the Pennsylvania Farmers Union to issue the PSA/AFDO certificate. \n 
URL:https://pasafarming.org/event/produce-safety-alliance-psa-grower-training-course/
LOCATION:Pasa Sustainable Agriculture\, 1631 N Front St\, Harrisburg\, 17102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pasa events,vegetable farming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T190000
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SUMMARY:Philadelphia USDA Urban Service Center
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the open house for the new USDA Urban Service Center in Philadelphia!\nCome tour the office\, meet the staff\, and gather with fellow Philadelphia growers. Speak with the staff about your garden or farm and learn what programs the USDA might have available for you. Food will be available—it’s encouraged to bring your own plate\, cup\, and cutlery! \nRegistration is free.
URL:https://pasafarming.org/event/philadelphia-usda-urban-service-center/
LOCATION:Urban Service Center Philly\, 1415 North Broad Street\, First Floor\, Suite 118\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Pasa events,urban farming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T161500
DTSTAMP:20240610T022808
CREATED:20230926T212624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T161320Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced Grower Intensive
DESCRIPTION:Dig deep into different management strategies that contribute to a successful and sustainable vegetable operation.\nThis full-day meeting is designed for professional vegetable growers with a minimum of five years of farm management experience. Join us at the Nurture Nature Center for in-depth presentations and farmer-to-farmer breakout sessions. You’ll have the chance to raise the questions that matter most to your farm\, share your own insights and experiences\, and connect with and learn from fellow growers.  \nFarmer-led presentations will provide the framework for the day. We’ll hear from: \n\nOla Creston and George Brittenburg of Taproot Farm (Shoemakersville\, PA) will discuss their approach to hiring\, training\, and retaining employees\, as well as their experiences employing farmers through the H-2A program.\nJess Niederer of Chickadee Creek Farm (Pennington\, NJ) will discuss the employee management tools she’s developed over the last decade\, including an extensive employee handbook\, a transparent bonus formula based on peer evaluations and farm profitability\, clear divisions of labor\, and empowering team members to participate in farm decision-making.\nSpencer Blackwell of Elmer Farm (Middlebury\, VT) will provide an overview of his farm’s cultivation practices\, including his trials with low-till and no-till techniques.\n\nWe’ll wrap up presentations with a full panel discussion about how these issues fit into the big picture and contribute to the bottom line of running a successful vegetable operation.  \nThis event is presented in partnership with The Seed Farm and Buy Fresh Buy Local of the Greater Lehigh Valley and sponsored by The Seed Farm\, Second Harvest Food Bank\, and the Nurture Nature Center. \nNotes\n\nLunch is included in the price of registration.\nCapacity: This event is limited to 45 registrants.\nCOVID-19: This event takes place inside. Please review our safety protocols for in-person events.\nQuestions? Check out our in-person event FAQs.  If you still have a question\, contact events@pasafarming.org.
URL:https://pasafarming.org/event/advanced-grower-intensive-2/
LOCATION:Nurture Nature Center\, 518 Northampton St\, Easton\, PA\, 18042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pasa events,vegetable farming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231204T160000
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SUMMARY:Small Engine Repair & Maintenance (Western PA)
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Hilltop Urban Farm in Pittsburgh for a two-day\, hands-on workshop on two-stroke and four-stroke engines with trainer Sarah Groat.\nIn these two six-hour training days\, participants will learn the various parts of two-stroke and four-stroke engines and how they function. Participants will learn basic maintenance tasks by receiving at least two hours of hands-on time with the engines each day. Folks will come away with a better understanding of how to prevent common issues with their small engines\, as well as basic diagnostic knowledge. This class is ideal for folks who have operated small engines and would like to learn the mechanics of their equipment. \nLunch on both days will be included. \nAbout the instructor \nSince 2018\, Sarah (sg/she/they) has been providing timely\, honest\, and affordable service and repair work and teaching new farmers how to operate and maintain equipment in the Hudson Valley. Though Sarah loves to repair equipment\, she’s found she’s most joyous when teaching. Sarah has traveled across New York State (and now to PA!) to train farmers on how their equipment functions and best practices for operation. In the winter of 2022\, Sarah worked with the Hudson Valley Farm Hub to co-create and teach an 8-week Farm Mechanic Basics program for farmers to learn how to repair and maintain their own equipment. She has found a real passion for making mechanical information accessible to Queer\, Trans\, Black\, Indigenous\, people of color\, women and non-binary folks.  \nNotes\n\nThere will be a 1-hour lunch break each day. The price of lunch is included in registration.\nThis is a hands-on workshop. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and footwear\, including closed-toe shoes and work gloves as needed.\nCapacity: This event is limited to 12 registrants.\nCOVID-19: The entirety of this event takes place inside. Please review our safety protocols for in-person events.\nWeather: We will be in a semi-heated space\, please dress for the weather to stay warm!  Bring layers as needed!\nQuestions? Check out our in-person event FAQs. If you still have a question\, contact events@pasafarming.org.
URL:https://pasafarming.org/event/small-engine-repair-and-maintenance-western-pa/
LOCATION:Hilltop Urban Farm\, 700 Cresswell Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pasa events,Small engine repair
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T160000
DTSTAMP:20240610T022808
CREATED:20230926T200644Z
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SUMMARY:Small Engine Repair & Maintenance (Central PA)
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Baken Creek Farm in Perry County\, PA for this one-day\, hands-on workshop on two-stroke engines with trainer Sarah Groat.\nIn this six-hour training day\, participants will dive deep into the inner workings of a two-stroke engine. We will learn how they function\, their parts\, preventative maintenance\, and how to diagnose common issues. In the afternoon\, participants will practice using tools to take apart their own small engines (or provided small engines). This class is ideal for folks who have operated or own two-stroke engines and want to learn how to care for and fix them. \nLunch will be included. \nAbout the instructor \nSince 2018\, Sarah (sg/she/they) has been providing timely\, honest\, and affordable service and repair work and teaching new farmers how to operate and maintain equipment in the Hudson Valley. Though Sarah loves to repair equipment\, she’s found she’s most joyous when teaching. Sarah has traveled across New York State (and now to PA!) to train farmers on how their equipment functions and best practices for operation. In the winter of 2022\, Sarah worked with the Hudson Valley Farm Hub to co-create and teach an 8-week Farm Mechanic Basics program for farmers to learn how to repair and maintain their own equipment. She has found a real passion for making mechanical information accessible to Queer\, Trans\, Black\, Indigenous\, people of color\, women and non-binary folks.  \nNotes\n\nThere will be a 1-hour lunch break. The price of lunch is included in registration.\nThis is a hands-on workshop. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and footwear\, including closed-toe shoes and work gloves as needed.\nCapacity: This event is limited to 12 registrants.\nCOVID-19: The entirety of this event takes place inside. Please review our safety protocols for in-person events.\nWeather: We will be in a semi-heated space\, please dress for the weather to stay warm!  Bring layers as needed!\nQuestions? Check out our in-person event FAQs. If you still have a question\, contact events@pasafarming.org.
URL:https://pasafarming.org/event/small-engine-repair-and-maintenance-central/
LOCATION:Baken Creek Farm\, 6196 Waggoners Gap Road\, Landisburg\, PA\, 17040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pasa events,Small engine repair
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T160000
DTSTAMP:20240610T022808
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UID:10002281-1701334800-1701360000@pasafarming.org
SUMMARY:Small Engine Repair & Maintenance (Eastern PA)
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Seed Farm in Lehigh County\, PA\, for a two-day hands-on workshop on two-stroke and four-stroke engines with trainer Sarah Groat.\nIn these two six-hour training days\, participants will learn the various parts of two-stroke and four-stroke engines and how they function. Participants will learn basic maintenance tasks by receiving at least two hours of hands-on time with the engines each day. Folks will come away with a better understanding of how to prevent common issues with their small engines\, as well as basic diagnostic knowledge. This class is ideal for folks who have operated small engines and would like to learn the mechanics of their equipment. \nAbout the instructor \nSince 2018\, Sarah (sg/she/they) has been providing timely\, honest\, and affordable service and repair work and teaching new farmers how to operate and maintain equipment in the Hudson Valley. Though Sarah loves to repair equipment\, she’s found she’s most joyous when teaching. Sarah has traveled across New York State (and now around PA!) to train farmers on how their equipment functions and best practices for operation. In the winter of 2022\, Sarah worked with the Hudson Valley Farm Hub to co-create and teach an eight-week Farm Mechanic Basics program for farmers to learn how to repair and maintain their own equipment. She has found a real passion for making mechanical information accessible to Queer\, Trans\, Black\, Indigenous\, people of color\, women and non-binary folks. \nNotes\n\nThere will be a 1-hour lunch break each day. The price of lunch is included in registration.\nThis is a hands-on workshop. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and footwear\, including closed-toe shoes and work gloves as needed.  \nCapacity: This event is limited to 12 registrants.\nCOVID-19: The entirety of this event takes place inside. Please review our safety protocols for in-person events.\nWeather: We will be in a semi-heated space\, please dress for the weather to stay warm!  Bring layers as needed!\nQuestions? Check out our in-person event FAQs. If you still have a question\, contact events@pasafarming.org.
URL:https://pasafarming.org/event/small-engine-repair-maintenance-eastern-pa/
LOCATION:The Seed Farm\, 5484 Vera Cruz Rd.\, Emmaus\, PA\, 18049 [Lehigh County]\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pasa events,Small engine repair
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T163000
DTSTAMP:20240610T022808
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SUMMARY:High Tunnel Tour at Harvest Valley Farms
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Harvest Valley Farms near Pittsburgh to learn how they use ten high tunnels to improve their business and determine which high tunnel designs could work best on your farm.\nHigh tunnels are a crucial tool for season extension and growing high-value crops like tomatoes. Harvest Valley Farms is a fourth-generation vegetable production farm with ten high tunnels currently in use\, ranging in size from a modest 16×96 feet to a fully automated one that is 30×96 feet. Come tour the farm and hear the pros and cons of the different high tunnel design options. Bring your questions on roll-up sides\, vents\, fans\, irrigation\, plastic longevity\, and more! \nAbout the farm \nHarvest Valley Farms is a diverse\, sustainable\, family vegetable farm located 20 miles north of Pittsburgh\, PA. The farm produces over 160 different varieties of fruits and vegetables that are all sold within a 25-mile radius of the farm! Harvest Valley uses sustainable practices throughout their entire farm—including\, but not limited to\, the use of beneficial insects\, organically certified pesticides\, pelleted chicken manure fertilizer\, crop rotation\, cover cropping\, and rye straw mulch. \nNotes\n\nCOVID-19: Please review our safety protocols for in-person events.\nQuestions? Check out our in-person event FAQs. If you still have a question\, contact events@pasafarming.org
URL:https://pasafarming.org/event/high-tunnel-tour-at-harvest-valley-farms/
LOCATION:Harvest Valley Farms\, 125 Id Ln\, Valencia\, PA\, 16059\, United States
CATEGORIES:high tunnels,Pasa events,urban farming,vegetable farming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T193000
DTSTAMP:20240610T022808
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T182433Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating Grants & Loans from FSA & NRCS
DESCRIPTION:Come out to Garden Dreams Urban Farm & Nursery and learn how to apply for grants and loans that can support your farm projects. \nFarm Service Agency (FSA) and Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) are mandated to help urban producers access and utilize federal funding previously only available for rural farmers. We will meet at Garden Dreams Urban Farm & Nursery in Pittsburgh\, PA\, and hear from a FSA loan officer and NRCS agent on applying for grants and loans to help fund your growing projects. We will also hear from local Pittsburgh-area farmers who have received this funding on how it impacted their work. Bring questions on how to qualify and what programs might be right for you.  \nThis event is planned in partnership with Grow Pittsburgh. \nNotes\n\nCOVID-19: Please review our safety protocols for in-person events.\nQuestions? Check out our in-person event FAQs. If you still have a question\, contact events@pasafarming.org\n\nRegister\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n\n    \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n\n    \n    \n\n\n\n\nEdit Form Title\n\n\nInternal Setup Only\n\nCampaign ID\n\n1. Copy this form.2. Copy and paste the Campaign ID from SF into the default value for the field above.3. Change the name of the form\, as appropriate.4. Copy the URL below.@CONCATENATE("https://pasa.tfaforms.net/838?fname="\, %%tfa_12%%\, "&lname="\, %%tfa_13%%\, "&email="\, %%tfa_14%%\, "&cid="\, %%tfa_23%%)5. Save the form.6. Click "Notifications". Paste the URL into the "...OR REDIRECT TO THIS PAGE:"7. Disable email notifications.8. Click "Apply".9. In SF\, change the status of the campaign to "Publishing".\n\n\nFirst Name\n\n\nLast Name\n\n\nEmail address
URL:https://pasafarming.org/event/navigating-grants-loans-from-fsa-and-nrcs/
LOCATION:Garden Dreams Nursery\, 806 Holland Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Business,Pasa events,urban farming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T170000
DTSTAMP:20240610T022808
CREATED:20230926T214520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T200656Z
UID:10002288-1699106400-1699117200@pasafarming.org
SUMMARY:Pasa Community Potluck: Northwestern Pennsylvania
DESCRIPTION:It’s fall potluck season! Bring your favorite farm-fresh dish and join us at Fat Hawk Farm in Crawford County\, PA for an afternoon of conversation\, connection\, and food. \nMeet and (re)connect with your regional community of farmers\, food system professionals\, and changemakers at this Pasa Potluck. Share a dish and share a conversation. \nAbout our hosts \nFat Hawk Farm\, located in Guys Mills\, PA\, started in 2016 after owner Garrett Gleeson moved back to the farm where he grew up. The small-scale vegetable farm focuses heavily on greens and root crops. Their mission is to provide fresh produce benefiting human health\, local communities\, and the environment. \nNotes\n\nYou don’t need to bring a dish to attend! We’ve got plates and utensils covered. We’ll also provide some snacks and beverages.\nCOVID-19: Please review our safety protocols for in-person events.\nQuestions? Check out our in-person event FAQs. If you still have a question\, contact events@pasafarming.org.\n\nRegister\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n\n    \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n\n    \n    \n\n\n\n\nEdit Form Title\n\n\nInternal Setup Only\n\nCampaign ID\n\n1. Copy this form.2. Copy and paste the Campaign ID from SF into the default value for the field above.3. Change the name of the form\, as appropriate.4. Copy the URL below.@CONCATENATE("https://pasa.tfaforms.net/838?fname="\, %%tfa_12%%\, "&lname="\, %%tfa_13%%\, "&email="\, %%tfa_14%%\, "&cid="\, %%tfa_23%%)5. Save the form.6. Click "Notifications". Paste the URL into the "...OR REDIRECT TO THIS PAGE:"7. Disable email notifications.8. Click "Apply".9. In SF\, change the status of the campaign to "Publishing".\n\n\nFirst Name\n\n\nLast Name\n\n\nEmail address
URL:https://pasafarming.org/event/pasa-community-potluck-northwestern-pennsylvania/
LOCATION:Fat Hawk Farm\, 13789 Carpenter Rd\, Guys Mills\, PA\, 16327\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Pasa events,Potluck
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231030T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231030T190000
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CREATED:20230926T215140Z
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SUMMARY:Pasa Community Potluck: Southwestern Pennsylvania
DESCRIPTION:Bring your favorite farm-fresh dish and join us at Chatham University for an evening of conversation\, connection\, and food.\nMeet and (re)connect with your regional community of farmers\, food system professionals\, and changemakers at this Pasa Potluck. Share a dish and share a conversation.  \nThere will also be plenty of time for informal networking and conversation. Plus\, enjoy walking tours of the campus gardens and high tunnels\, led by students in the school’s Center for Regional Agriculture Food and Transformation (CRAFT) program. \nNotes\n\nYou don’t need to bring a dish to attend! We’ve got plates and utensils covered. We’ll also provide some snacks and beverages.\nCOVID-19: Please review our safety protocols for in-person events.\nQuestions? Check out our in-person event FAQs. If you still have a question\, contact events@pasafarming.org.\n\nRegister\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n\n    \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n\n    \n    \n\n\n\n\nEdit Form Title\n\n\nInternal Setup Only\n\nCampaign ID\n\n1. Copy this form.2. Copy and paste the Campaign ID from SF into the default value for the field above.3. Change the name of the form\, as appropriate.4. Copy the URL below.@CONCATENATE("https://pasa.tfaforms.net/838?fname="\, %%tfa_12%%\, "&lname="\, %%tfa_13%%\, "&email="\, %%tfa_14%%\, "&cid="\, %%tfa_23%%)5. Save the form.6. Click "Notifications". Paste the URL into the "...OR REDIRECT TO THIS PAGE:"7. Disable email notifications.8. Click "Apply".9. In SF\, change the status of the campaign to "Publishing".\n\n\nFirst Name\n\n\nLast Name\n\n\nEmail address
URL:https://pasafarming.org/event/pasa-community-potluck-southwestern-pennsylvania/
LOCATION:Chatham University – Falk School of Sustainability\, 6135 Ridge Rd\, Gibsonia\, PA\, 15044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pasa events,Potluck
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T170000
DTSTAMP:20240610T022809
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T180413Z
UID:10002286-1697788800-1697821200@pasafarming.org
SUMMARY:Sustainability in Our Grazing Havens
DESCRIPTION:Come out to Wilson Land & Cattle Co. in Forest County\, PA\, to learn about different topics related to sustainable grazing operations.\nThis event will be an opportunity to hear from a variety of experts whose work helps graziers build healthy soils\, including: \n\nKEYNOTE – Russ Wilson\, Wilson Land & Cattle Co.: Biodiversity boost; cultivating resilient grazing for a green future\nAustin Unruh\, Trees for Graziers: Introducing silvopasture as a method of conserving water and soil on your land and how to establish trees in a pastur\nRob Thompson\, ​​Thompson Farms Volant: Discussing how frequent rotation of sheep has improved pasture stands and lessened parasites in his sheep flock\nJake Kristophel\, Fallen Aspen Farm: Diversifying your farming operation to improve revenue and meet the needs of your market\nTyson Myers\, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS): Demonstration of the effects grazing has on soil organic matter\, root depth\, and increased water holding capacity\nBobby Bowersox\, farmer assisting the Clarion Conservation District: Cover crop planting demonstration with the Clarion Conservation District’s 7′ Great Plains No-till Planter that is available for rent.\n\nNotes\n\nRSVP by October 12th using the link below or call 814-393-6147\nRegistration fees must be received by October 12th via mail or drop-off at the Clarion Conservation District Office (249 S. 2nd Ave Clarion\, PA 16214).\nPlease bring a refillable water bottle.
URL:https://pasafarming.org/event/harvesting-abundance-sustainability-in-our-grazing-havens/
LOCATION:Wilson Land and Cattle Co.\, 1417 Stitzinger Rd.\, Tionesta\, PA\, 16353\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grazing,Pasa events,Soil health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231016T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231016T180000
DTSTAMP:20240610T022809
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SUMMARY:Sturges Orchard Walk & Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about adding fruit trees to your farm or garden?\nJoin us for an orchard walk and apple tasting at Sturges Orchard in Beaver County\, PA. First-generation owner Aaron Sturges will share insights from his 33 years of experience—including notes on how to choose fruit varieties that make sense for you\, advice on deer and pest management\, and tips on starting a value-added business.  \nThe orchard walk will be followed by an apple tasting and Q&A session. Bring comfortable walking shoes and all of your questions! We will provide a note-taking sheet and writing utensils for the tasting portion of the event.  \nAbout the farm \nSturges Orchard is a 65-acre fruit and vegetable farm run by its first-generation family since 1989. Owner Aaron Sturges has a degree in horticulture from Penn State University and specializes in apples\, peaches\, plums\, Asian pears\, and cherries on the farm. They also produce their own cider and hard cider. \nEach year\, 26 acres of apples are grown\, including English and French varieties that you won’t find anywhere else! \nNotes\n\nCOVID-19: Please review our safety protocols for in-person events.\nQuestions? Check out our in-person event FAQs. If you still have a question\, contact events@pasafarming.org.\n\n 
URL:https://pasafarming.org/event/sturges-orchard-walk-and-tasting/
LOCATION:Sturges Orchard\, 868 PA-288\, Fombell\, PA\, 16123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pasa events
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