In the past many members having acknowledged that some of our best programs have been presented by the Society’s own members. We anticipate that the January meeting will continue that trend. Duncan Allison and John Urbanchuk (our president) will present … Continued

Opposition from France and Italy doomed a European Union vote on Thursday to reauthorize the world’s most popular weedkiller, glyphosate, a decision that came hours after Arkansas regulators moved to ban an alternative weedkiller for much of 2018. The decisions … Continued

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – A new study is out showing there is a lot of horsing around in the region. The equine industry in Southeastern Pennsylvania generates $670 million to the regional economy. That’s the findings of a study commissioned by … Continued

The December field trip was a step back in time to an earlier era of colonial inns and locally produced spirits. Members enjoyed a wonderful lunch at America’s oldest inn along the Delaware River, the King George II. Mountain Laurel … Continued

Thanks to Duncan Allison for this month’s Farming notes.   Cycles in farming – Anyone farming is only too aware of the challenging environment for farming over the last few years with income falling significantly during the last four years. … Continued

Fran and Mark Fischer presented at the October PSPA Luncheon Meeting about the Castle Valley Mill’s restored 18th century mill and producing authentically stone ground whole grain products from locally grown grains. Please take a moment to download and read … Continued

Bob Dinneen kept Society members glued to their seats at our November meeting as he gave a sweeping overview of the current situation regarding alternative fuels as agricultural value added products. Mr. Dinneen, Executive Director of Renewable Fuels Association, presented … Continued

Thanks to Duncan Allison for providing us these farming notes for October.   Awards can be valuable in recognizing outstanding individuals for embodying excellence in their profession and showcasing their achievements and commendable qualities. The Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture … Continued

Florence Fabricant, October 23, 2017 The latest newcomers to flock to Eastern Long Island’s North Fork, between Riverhead and Greenport, are not seeking some cutting-edge new vacation spot. They’re year-rounders: grazing sheep, goats and herds of cattle. And they’re changing … Continued

Somini Sengupta, October 13, 2017 TERBOL, Lebanon — Ali Shehadeh, a seed hunter, opened the folders with the greatest of care. Inside each was a carefully dried and pressed seed pod: a sweet clover from Egypt, a wild wheat found … Continued