Ken Kleinpeter, vice-president of Glynwood Farm, addressed the Society on February 6, 2014. PSPA is experimenting with the use of video and this is the first presentation to be published. Kleinpeter Addresses Society 2_6_2014
Again, our member, Duncan Allison, provides information and insights on agriculture in the new year. FARMING NOTES – JANUARY 2014 First Happy New Year –I hope that the year will be healthy and happy for you and your family. … Continued
Dr. Rozich, who was a recent speaker at the Society’s monthly meeting, has released his new book, Other Inconvenient Truths Beyond Global Warming. Read about it and buy the book here: Rozich’s New Book
Non-native plants pose a real threat to agriculture in Africa. Since hand cultivation predominates there, the burden of control falls to women. Without access to modern chemicals this demands much of the women’s time. Read the whole article here: Stewardship Community: … Continued
(Earl Ainsworth edited this summary) The Peace Corps: I Did What I Had To Do Jim Diamond, Dean Emeritus, Delaware Valley College and Former Peace Corps Volunteer In 1960 when Charles De Gaulle was president of France, he liberated Chad … Continued
With the release of his new book, Howard Buffett unveils his $3 billion effort to increase global food security. Titled “40 Chances: Finding Hope in a Hungry World”, Buffet and his family tell the story of their efforts to help provide … Continued
Betting the farm might not be such a bad bet! With strong prices and long range prospects being all positive, farmland is in demand. Especially in areas where agriculture reigns. Iowa Farmland Values Hit a Record High – Businessweek.
The debate continues over the interplay between animal antibiotics and human health. This article makes it clear that there is a long way to go in resolving the issue – and perspective can play a major role in the interpretation … Continued
PSPA-Schedule of Meetings-2013-2014 Click above for the entire lineup of topics for Society meetings during this program year.
Dr. Diamond will share his rich life story. Jim Diamond Dean Emeritus, Delaware Valley College Jim Diamond grew up near Doylestown, Pennsylvania and earned a B.S. degree at Delaware Valley College. He earned a M.S. degree at Lehigh University and … Continued
