Deere Corp. Shows Ag Tech at largest consumer electronics show and informs the general public about the role of technology in modern agriculture. Amid the acres of drones, gadgets, games, appliances and self-driving cars at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), … Continued
Michael Firestine, Senior Vice-president of Fulton Bank and Society member, will focus on the importance of good financial information in a successful agricultural operation. Firestine has been an agricultural banker with the same bank for more than 35 years. He began his … Continued
PSPA member and UPenn vet Dr. Dou has shown that cattle and other livestock are critical parts of regenerative, sustainable agriculture. In today’s climate change narrative, animal-based agriculture often endures criticism for its alleged contributions to the global problem. With … Continued
Vernon Seipt, of Freddy Hill Farm, gave a fast-moving and interesting presentation on the evolution of Freddy Hill Farm from a typical dairy operation to a retail and entertainment venue. Vernon Seipt, of Freddy Hill Farm, gave a fast-moving and … Continued
Dr. MeeCee Baker (Versant Strategies) was honored as an outstanding woman in the profession of Agricultural Education during the FFA’s national convention. Having a female role model in her life was never something Dr. MeeCee Baker lacked. Baker’s mother, Dorothy, … Continued
Thanks to Society Member Duncan Allison for his monthly contribution. We had two fabulous speakers for our PSPA meeting on Thursday 5th December at the Union League in Philadelphia – the Secretary of Agriculture for Pennsylvania, the Honorable Russell Redding, … Continued
Thank you to member Duncan Allison for this monthly contribution. Vertical agriculture – I have been somewhat skeptical that it would be possible for vertical agriculture to be widely adopted and economically feasible with all the necessary equipment and … Continued
GROWING FROM THE ROOT: The Philadelphia Urban Agriculture Plan is hosting its first of three public meetings on Tuesday, December 3rd at 6pm, doors open at 5:30. You are invited! This plan will work to uplift Philadelphia’s rich history of … Continued
The American Society of Agronomy awarded its national Agronomic Education and Extension Award to PSPA member Dr. Joshua McGrath at its convention held in Austin, TX, for his outstanding contributions to agronomy through education, national and international service, and research. … Continued
Chester County has honored Duncan Allison, long-time agriculture advocate, by naming a county award after him. “The Commissioners and the Ag Council presented the Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award to Duncan Allison, a tireless champion of agriculture and key … Continued
