News from NWPA Growers
From our friends at the NWPA Growers: We are gearing up for our next CSA/Farm Share season that begins on June 6. There is still time to sign up if you haven’t yet. We just added two new pickup locations. We have had requests from people in Oil City to establish a pickup there, and…
Pennsylvania Women’s Agricultural Network Newsletter – April 2018
Check out the latest from our friends at PA WAgN: 1. Women of the Wool Article of Interest from 2017. For those of you who raise the woolly ones. California has them but where are are the PA female sheep shearers? [more] 2. PA Farm Has Launched Check out the new website directed for farm…
412 Food Rescue: Innovation to Impact
Exciting report from our friends at 412 Food Rescue! With a focus on sustainability, over 400 food donors, including Gordon Foodservice, Sysco, and Giant Eagle, have all collaborated with us to create a scalable retail infrastructure for food recovery that we plan to deliver to other grocers and new markets. We applaud the Housing Authorities…
Farm to Table Conference 2018 on the Radio!
We’re on the radio! Listen for our spot on Wish 99.7! You don’t have to wait. You can listen now!
Survey: The Pittsburgh Food Policy Council
From our friends at The Pittsburgh Food Policy Council: The Pittsburgh Food Policy Council is seeking input on starting and operating food businesses in Allegheny County – please help us collect many diverse responses by sharing the following message and survey link: If you are a food business owner, or are considering opening…
TribLive – 412 Food Rescue group pushes into 724 area code
With a $20,000 donation from Uber and thousands of pounds of food from Farm Aid 2017, Pittsburgh-based 412 Food Rescue has been able to push to the 724 area code on multiple fronts. And through a partnership with the Westmoreland County Housing Authority, the group has been able to significantly expand its service area, which…
Vote for Community Kitchen Pittsburgh in the Google.org Impact Challenge
Our friends at Community Kitchen Pittsburgh was selected as one of four awardees of the Google Impact Challenge! It’s so exciting that they are part of an incredible investment by Google.org toward making Pittsburgh a more equitable city for all of our neighbors. IN ADDITION, Community Kitchen Pittsburgh is eligible for a second $50,000 investment from Google.org…
Review: For the Love of Pittsburgh 2018
On February 10, 2018 Farm to Table Western PA hosted “For the Love of Pittsburgh” local food tasting event. Attendees were able to taste and learn about local food, all while learning about non-profits that are working towards making healthy food accessible for all Pittsburgh residents. If you were unable to attend, check out what…
Farmraiser Grant: Raising Animal Welfare Standards One Farm At A Time
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Raising Animal Welfare Standards One Farm At A Time Pittsburgh, PA — The Ethical Farming Fund, a local nonprofit dedicated to humane animal farming, is excited to announce their second ever Farmraiser Grant. This $1000-grant will help a local animal farm improve the welfare of their livestock, creating a more humane food…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Farm to Table’s “For the Love of Pittsburgh” Tasting 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: Eileen French Jordan Eileen@revivemarketinggroup.com Phone: 412-874-0272 Farm to Table’s “For the Love of Pittsburgh” Tasting Seeks to Level the Playing Field and Give Back February 10, 2018- August Wilson Center January 31, 2018 (Pittsburgh, PA) – For the Love of Pittsburgh, Farm to Table’s winter local tasting event, comes to…