The Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture will recognize its Gold Medal Dr. MeeCee Baker at our February 2018 meeting at the Union League. Dr. Baker is a leader in Pennsylvania Agriculture, was the first female president of the National Association … Continued

The March 1, 2018 field trip is sure to be one of the best ever! We will be visiting JBS packing facility near Souderton, PA and having lunch at the Heritage Restaurant. Details to follow next month. JBS Beef Production … Continued

Check out this young vegetable grower! A school rally will be held in Tino Bruno’s honor. Officials will hand over a giant ceremonial check for $1,000. Reporters have been calling, and he’s got a date to go on the radio … Continued

Attracting wildlife to the farm can be both fun and profitable. Check it out – what Missouri farmers are doing to enhance their wildlife hospitality. JEFFERSON CITY • In Missouri, a number of farmers have turned to food plots to … Continued

  Thanks to member 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 … Continued

Liz Whitehurst dabbled in several careers before she ended up here, crating fistfuls of fresh-cut arugula in the early-November chill. The hours were better at her nonprofit jobs. So were the benefits. But two years ago, the 32-year-old Whitehurst – … Continued

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