Dr. Dou Publishes New Book on Food Waste
One of the Society’s own members, Dr. Zhengxia Dou, has just authored a new book, FOOD WASTE ACROSS THE SUPPLY CHAIN. You can read all about it in this week’s C.A.S.T. here >> Food Waste
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Dick Waybright, Past President, Passes
All of us at the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of one of our own. Dick Waybright was a giant in Pennsylvania agriculture; long-term member and past president of the Society. A … Continued
EU Backs French Farmers
The NY Times reports that the EU is now backing a solution to French livestock farmers’ current crisis. French farmers are experiencing some of the same pressures from world markets as farmers in the U.S. Full story here: EU Backs … Continued
Ag Tech Investment Way Up Worldwide!
Farms.com reports on the latest figures for worldwide investment in ag. Agricultural technology is a significant area of this growth. Read the full story here: Ag Investment
Society Member, Josh McGrath, With “The Scoop on Poop!”
Now at the University of Kentucky, Society member, Josh McGrath, is always first with the latest “scoop!” Check it out (click here): UK Scoop on Poop
Lonie Inspires Students for Ag
At the February luncheon, a member of our Society, Jean Lonie (Penn State Director of Student Recruitment and Activities), inspired the crowd with an animated and enthusiastic presentation of the huge potential for the future of agricultural sciences education. The crowd (one of … Continued
Bartholomew Honored with Society’s Gift to Saul H.S.
Over 60 members and guests were in attendance at the February meeting of the Society to witness the honoring of Ralph Bartholomew (past secretary) with a gift to W.B. Saul High School. In an impressive presentation three students from Saul … Continued
Farming Notes for Mid-Winter
Again, our past president, Duncan Allison, scans the agricultural scene with observations, insights and connections. FARMING NOTES – FEBRUARY 2016 Sustainability – Sometimes it might seem as though we are not making progress towards a more sustainable future. Yet Field … Continued
Sec’y. Redding Receives Society’s Gold Medal
Russell Redding Receives Gold Medal for Distinguished Service from the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture Pennsylvania Farm Show, Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding was presented with the Gold Medal for Distinguished Service on January 12 by the nation’s … Continued
Farming Notes – Last of the Year!
FARMING NOTES – DECEMBER 2015 by Duncan Allison, past president (PSPA) Christmas provides a wonderful opportunity for families to be together and sit round a table and enjoy seasonal food. This usually signals our family’s roots in Germany, Italy, Sweden, … Continued