Our mission started out very simply: Connect consumers to local food producers to ensure food security and access to healthy food throughout our region. That mission hasn’t changed, but since 2007, regional local food access has improved and demand for local food products has increased exponentially. Farm to Table Pittsburgh has responded to this evolution…
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…
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…
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…
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…