Farmers Are on the Front Lines of the Climate Crisis
From flooded fields to record-breaking temperatures, farmers are dealing with the very real and immediate effects of climate change. Our member farms are giving their all to mitigate the damage and grow a healthier future. And we’ve got their back. Through our educational programming, farm-based research, and policy work—we’re supporting farmers in the fight against…
Farm to Table Buy Local Speaker Series
Farm to Table Buy Local Speaker Series Farm to Table Buy Local is hosting a weekly speaker series on Thursdays at 3:00pm. We’d love for you to participate! The series provides consumers with ideas and information about where their food comes from and where to find businesses and organizations who can provide them…
SBDC UPCOMING CENTER OF EXCELLENCE WEBINARS & WORKSHOPS
April 13- Manufacturing Series: Closing Your First Online Sale April 14- Networking your Business during a Pandemic April 14- Using Videos Effectively for Your Business; What Works and What Doesn’t April 20- Manufacturing Series: Digital Marketing Deep Dive for US Manufacturers April 21- Website Planning Series: Website Technology You Should Know About April 22- Proven…
Hip-Hip-Hooray
…Triple B will be opening early May! Stay up-to-date on all the Farm News (as well as health guidelines & policies) Always check our website for most up to date info. Make sure you & your friends have signed up for our e-newsText TRIPLEB to 866-933-1117 Watch our Facebook & Instagram …
Blackberry Meadows Farm Farm Journal 4/11/21
New in the Store front: Eggs, SEEDLINGS (kale, cabbage, broccoli, lettuce, etc) and Produce. You can place your order here for pick up at: The Farm this Wednesday 11 – 7 The Northside (801 Union Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15212) this Wednesday at 3:30/3:45 ***If you miss the pick up window, please…
Green Grocer Announces April-November 2021 Schedule
The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank’s Green Grocer is a mobile farmers market truck. They sell fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy products meats and dry goods in neighborhoods throughout Allegheny County. . Checkout neighborhood stops and schedule starting April 1st here.
Learn & Earn Summer Youth Employment Program
Learn & Earn is designed to provide meaningful work experiences, mentorship and career exposure to low-income young adults ages 14-24, residing in Allegheny County. This six-week program is sponsored by Allegheny County, the City of Pittsburgh and Partner4Work. Despite the challenges of 2020, 1,610 young people were employed last summer, earning an average of $958.41. In total, 1.59 million…
USDA Seeks Public Input to Help Create a New Rural Renewable Energy Pilot Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is requesting public input from interested parties, including potential customers and interested stakeholders, to help create a new Rural Renewable Energy Pilot Program. To ensure a diverse group of voices are heard, USDA is seeking written comments and will host a public listening session on April 22,…
Spring 2021 Workshops with PASA
WEBINAR April 6 E-Commerce Roundtable: What Works & What Doesn’t RESEARCH MEETING April 5 Soil Health Benchmarks Learning Community: Vegetable Cohort RESEARCH MEETING April 7 Soil Health Benchmarks Learning Community: Row Crop Cohort RESEARCH MEETING April 12 Soil Health Benchmarks Learning Community: Pastured Livestock Cohort WEBINAR April 13 Plant Nutrition for Urban Soils WEBINAR April…