Throughout the world career opportunities in agriculture and food systems are expanding. This means that many ag interests are promoting ag careers to young people. Across the border in Canada national agriculture interests are spreading the word there too. Read … Continued
Once again we share observations and insights of interest to PSPA from our member, Duncan Allison. Ag research, ag diversification, healthy food, precision ag – are all fair game for Duncan! Click here: FARMING NOTES February 2014
PSPA member, Darryl Biery, suggested this excellent PBS video concerning an innovative learning approach. Eventually, 100 schools in Manhattan are slated to have greenhouses where, using agriculture, kids will be learning with hands-on projects. Here’s the video: Greenhouses in Schools
New CAST (Council for Agricultural Science and Technology) Video Examines the Issue of Animal Feed vs. Human Food Click here for video: CAST Video There is a companion report and summary: CAST Report on Animal Agriculture This video and report comes recommended … Continued
“The Renewable Fuel Standard: The Impact of Biofuels on Agriculture and the Consumer” John Urbanchuk will describe the current situation and outlook regarding biofuels with specific emphasis on cellulostic ethanol, advanced biofuels and biomass biodiesel as well as an assessment … Continued
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
Negotiators agreed Monday evening on a new five-year farm bill that slashes about $23 billion in federal spending by ending direct payments to farmers, consolidating dozens of Agriculture Department programs and by cutting about $8 billion in food stamp assistance. … Continued
At the January 9, 2014, Stephen Lee was the guest speaker and shared about his family’s cranberry operation in south Jersey. Here’s his slideshow: http://youtu.be/AXPwAunYQZA
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
(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
