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
PSPA’s June Zoominar with Krystal Snyder, PSU Extension, reviewed the challenges in growing and marketing hemp since legalization in 2018. Ever heard of Hempcrete? Hemp isn’t just for CBD; it’s used in more than 2,000 products including a Hemp House … Continued
At the April meeting, Dr. Tom Daniels, the nation’s foremost writer and authority on farmland preservation (and PSPA member!), led an extraordinary panel of preservation directors from the top four programs in the United States (according to the recent AFT analysis … Continued
At the May 6, 2021 Annual Meeting of the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture, the membership elected a new officer team for 2021-2022 that includes Dr. Scott Sheely, President; Emory Dabney, President-Elect; Penny Hunt; Immediate Past President; Dr. Arland Hotchkis, … Continued
