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

Honeybees are under siege, straining the business of farming. Now growers are turning to other bee species to help their crops. OMAK, Wash. — Jim Freese grows apples, pears and cherries on 45 acres in the north-central part of this … Continued

The September 6, 2018, Society meeting (first of the program year!) at the Union League of Philadelphia is coming soon! This meeting will begin earlier than usual! We will gather for fellowship, networking and a WINE TASTING at 11:30 AM Wine tasting … Continued

Thanks to member PSPA Member Duncan Allison for wonderful article on some current issues. Climate change is one of the major challenges of our world together with how we are going to meet the increased food needs of 10 billion … Continued

Our own Bill Gladden is being tapped to head up the French and Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust. Congrats to Bill as he leads one of the nation’s premier land stewardship organizations.   (PHOENIXVILLE) Bill Gladden has been named executive director … Continued

Anthony Kennedy III passed away peacefully, Tuesday, July 31st, 2018 in Muncy, Pennsylvania. Proud to have been born in the state of Maine on August 13th, 1931, he spent many happy summers there with his New England family.  He was … Continued

The cultivated blueberry was born in South Jersey, and today its heirloom descendants can still be found on little farms sprinkled among the big producers. HAMMONTON, N.J. — Jeanne Lindsay often apologizes for the semi-wild state of her pick-your-own blueberry … Continued