George Morgan, (1743-1810), Charter member (1785), awarded the first Gold Medal by PSPA for “his essay on Farmyards” in 1786. He was a frontier merchant, friend of Native Americans (appointed as “Indian” Agent during Revolutionary War), appointed as a Colonel … Continued
Many thanks to PSPA President Dr. Scott Sheely for an excellent program on December 2, 2021 at the Union League of Philadelphia. We welcomed new members and guests, recognized recipients of Fred Winter Memorial Scholarships, learned from experts about the … Continued
Hardwood lumber from the United States is known throughout the word for its quality, beauty, and sustainability. However, did you know that Pennsylvania leads the nation in volume of hardwood growing stock and hardwood lumber exports? The forest products industry … Continued
As a result of our most recent program at Bartram’s Garden, the PSPA is collaborating on several Chester County organizations including the Historical Society, Longwood Gardens, the Marshallton Historic District, Friends of Martin’s Tavern, the Marshallton Conservation Trust and others … Continued
How did FFA and Ag Education thrive during COVID and what challenges lie ahead were the topics of the October 7, 2021 virtual meeting of the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture with a panel entitled “Agricultural Education for Youth after … Continued
Since becoming President on July 1, Scott has already brought his experience, connections and insights to PSPA field trips on urban agriculture (July), horticulture history to present time (August), and Longwood Gardens behind the scenes (September). He spent the past … Continued
August 5, 2021 Bartram’s Garden at 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19143 10:30 am – 1:00 pm From the days of John and William Bartram and Humphry Marshall to Longwood Gardens and the Pennsylvania Horticulture Society, Philadelphia has been a … Continued
Emory Dabney is founder and President of Toro Trading and Imports based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He has over 12 years of experience importing raw food commodities from the Caribbean, and South America. Emory specializes in developing supply chains in regions … Continued
Over time, people who work in urban agriculture have articulated three major purposes for urban agriculture: community development, entrepreneurship, and job training. This field trip included two stops with three examples in northwestern Philadelphia: a community garden run by Weaver’s … Continued
For the ninth year, the Philadelphia Society for the Promotion of Agriculture (PSPA) has awarded Fred Winter Memorial Scholarships for Excellence in Horticulture to outstanding regional college students who plan to pursue careers in horticulture. Yahel Ben-Zvi of Rutgers University … Continued
