From PSPA member Mike McGrath Some of you are aware that our son, Josh McGrath, is a member of PSPA, and has spoken at our meeting in the past. You may not know that Josh’s career in ag research started … Continued
PSPA started the new year on a health note with a lecture on Dietary Fiber and Functional Food Ingredients by Dr. Julie Hirsch, a consultant and former Director of Ingredion Materials Science and Applied Research. We all need to eat … Continued
For more than 230 years the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture has presented outstanding speakers on timely agricultural and food system topics. In this post we compile all the presentations that were made before the Society during our 2015 – … Continued
Continuing the them of climate change and agriculture, the September 5, 2024 meeting of the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture entitled “Climate Matters: Nationally and Locally” featured an array of speakers who offered a glimpse of the way climate change … Continued
The Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture launched its 2024-2025 program year with the workshop, “Philly Connects: Agriculture and Environment Working Together” on August 15, 2024. Representatives from schools, businesses, and agencies across the greater Philadelphia area gathered for lunch and … Continued
(Thanks to Dr. Mark Haskits for sending this along) Sean Gallup, a photographer with Getty Images, recently traveled with shepherds in Switzerland during their annual “Schäful” sheep drive in high alpine meadows, near the Oberaletsch and Grosser Aletsch glaciers. During … Continued
Following the election of officers by the PSPA membership, President Jessica McAtamney appointed the Chairs of Committees for the 2024-2025 program year. The appointments were made to maximize the leadership on the Executive Committee and to recruit members who have … Continued
As of July 1, 2024, Jessica McAtamney took over as President of PSPA with a team of officers including veteran and newcomers. Jonathan Hoffmeier, Treasurer, is a math teacher in the School District of Philadelphia. Tiffany Turrentine, first Vice-President, teaches … Continued
Penn State Center for Agriculture and Shale Law Penn State LawThe Pennsylvania State University329 Innovation Blvd., Suite 118University Park, PA 16802Phone: (814) 865-4290Fax: (814) 865-3851 Website Under the direction of Professor Ross Pifer, the Center for Agricultural and Shale Law … Continued
Dear Board of Directors for the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous support and dedication to our mission of connecting students across Pennsylvania to the wonders of agriculture. Your gift has … Continued
Ann Dorsett has been an outspoken advocate for New Jersey’s agricultural community for many years. Specifically, concerning equine issues where her leadership has proven to be an effective tool for improving the industry. She became the latest member of PSPA … Continued
Charles F. Colvin, a plant science major at Penn State University and a resident of Malvern, and Francis A. Napoli, a horticulture major at Temple, Amber and a resident of Norristown, PA will receive the 2024 Fred Winter Memorial Horticultural … Continued
Trade Mission Planned for Fall 2024 Spirits were high at the meeting of the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture on May 2, 2024 at the Union League with a very interesting lecture on the agricultural components of the Lewis and … Continued
