Betsy Hickman, of Field to Market, shared an impressive presentation at the February meeting of the Society. It followed our annual theme of sustainability presenting one of the newest, nationwide efforts to promote sustainability up and down the supply chain in … Continued
New York Times – March 17, 2014 – SALMON, Idaho — The American Civil Liberties Union of Idaho on Monday asked a federal judge to strike down a state law it says violates constitutional rights to free speech by banning … Continued
We all eat food – it is critical to our existence and health. Rarely do we remember or recognize the critical role of our two million or so farmers in our country who produce the most affordable and safest … Continued
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
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
(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
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.
Society Member, Duncan Allison, again provides timely information and commentary. Enjoy! Farming Notes November 2013
Dennis Riling, U.S. Marine (“once a Marine, always a Marine!”), spoke at the November meeting of the Society regarding a groundbreaking program he leads at Delaware Valley College. Introduced by Dean Russell Redding, Mr. Riling went on to share the … Continued
New immigrant farmers are coming to America. Like untold numbers before them, today’s immigrant farmers are finding a new life in America and rich soils to farm. Very interesting diversity of people today. Stories like this one should make … Continued
