DOVER, Del. — Delaware State University’s Extension generally does what John Clendaniel refers to as “shotgun training.” If several farmers want to try tomato farming, an Extension agent can teach them about disease or high tunnels. They can design workshops … Continued

PARIS — It’s a swift ride by elevator from Galeries Lafayette’s perfume section to the grand department store’s 10th-floor luxury farm with its signature scent of sage, rosemary and compost. The rooftop garden, lush with climbing plants, tomatoes, marigolds and … Continued

Tom Daniels, one of our members, will bring a wealth of knowledge about land-use planning and land conservation to our November meeting at the Union League. Dr. Daniels will be discussing his new, groundbreaking research into the use of geographic … Continued

Thanks to Society member Duncan Allison for providing us with this get set of information each month. Weather – Rain continues to drench our soils already both topsoil and subsoil are saturated. Lucky for those who harvested their corn earlier! … Continued

Society members visited Lancaster, PA in October with a trip to Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum. PSPA journeyed back through time to get a glimpse of Pennsylvania German rural life in the 1700 and 1800’s. The progression of our … Continued

George Washington was among the many fans of Newark cider, a long-missing treat now being recreated by a former ad man on a mission. ASBURY, N.J. — Ironbound Hard Cider may seem an odd name for the business Charles Rosen … Continued

Jerry Hatfield gave one of finest reviews of climate change while also covering the research being done to respond to the situation in agriculture. With a topic so often fraught with misinformation and confusion, Jerry brought real clarity and focus, … Continued

Overlooked No More: Yamei Kin, the Chinese Doctor Who Introduced Tofu to the West Long before veggie burgers and soy lattes were fashionable, Kin was sent on a mission by the United States government to uncover the benefits of the … Continued

PSPA recently donated the James Mease Chair, owned by PSPA to the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. James Mease (1771-1846), a 1792 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Medical School, was instrumental in the revival of the Philadelphia Society … Continued

Hear About Plant Science Research and Enjoy Farm Tours Join the Delaware Valley University Department of Plant Science at one or, more of these upcoming educational events. The following plant science events are open to the public. Advanced registration is … Continued