Southwest PA Local Food Shed Inaugural Event
From our friend, Jim Stark, at the Fayette County Community Action Agency. You are invited to attend the Southwestern Pennsylvania Local Food Shed Inaugural event on Tuesday, July 18 at Republic Food Enterprise Center at 12:30 pm. Speakers at the event include PA Dept of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and local, state & federal elected…
It’s Time: CSA Share Sign Up
It’s getting warmer, and it’s that time of year! Time to sign up for your local CSA share! What IS a CSA? “CSA Stands for Community Supported Agriculture. CSA allows city residents to have direct access to high quality, fresh produce grown locally by regional farmers. When you become a member of a CSA, you’re purchasing…
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program
The annual Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is available to eligible consumers across the county. Those eligible will receive one set of checks / vouchers to be spent at participating farmers’ markets. Each set is worth a total of $20.00 (issued as four worth $5.00 each). Seniors may have a proxy acquire the checks…
Where’s The Money: Accessing Funds for Farm Projects
Garret and Natalie Love moved home to the farm three years ago after serving full-time in the Ohio Air National Guard for eight and 11 years, respectively. The farm, established by Garret’s grandparents in 1953, has seen multiple species; first, dairy cattle, then hogs, and now they raise black angus beef. The Loves market their…
PRLA – Is your food safety certificate current?
Is your food safety certificate current? Don’t let your food safety certification lapse. Food safety is critical to your operation—make sure you and your staff are in compliance with the law by having a current food safety certificate. PRLA offers a variety of convenient course options for the ServSafe® Manager Food Safety Certification, which is…
