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
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
On May 2, 2024, PSPA took a trip back in time to discover the Philadelphia connections to a key event in opening up the western United States. Dr. Rick McCourt, Curator of Botany, Director of Systematic Biology and Evolution, Academy … Continued
August 16, 2024 from noon to 2:30 pm Lankenau Environmental Science High School, 201 Spring Lane, Philadelphia, PA The Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture (PSPA) is delighted to launch its 2024-2025 Program Year Call with “Philly Connects: Agriculture and Environment … Continued
Long-time PSPA member passed on April 29, 2024 Born in Doylestown, he was the son of the late William Heaton Yerkes, Jr. and Elizabeth Fetters Slack. Bill was raised on the family’s None Such Farm in Buckingham and attended Buckingham … Continued
