No Organic Checkoff Coalition Submits Petitions

Apr 22, 2017 | News

The No Organic Checkoff Coalition has submitted to the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service a list of 1,888 signatories to a petition urging the agency to reject a proposal to create a new “research and promotion” program, also called a checkoff program.  The coalition...

CRAFT Propagation Practices for the Diversified Vegetable Farmer April 26

Apr 22, 2017 | News, Vegetables

Pennypack Farm & Education Center Wednesday, April 26,   3 pm-6 pm During this afternoon, the farmers at Pennypack will be giving a tour of their farm’s propagation operation, including their greenhouses and crop planning process in preparation for their...

Reap Tax Credits Available

Apr 22, 2017 | News

Farmers who want to use new best management practices or purchase conservation equipment can utilize the state’s Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) program. REAP provides tax credits to farmers who install best management practices or purchase equipment...

Drivers Urged to Share the Road

Apr 21, 2017 | News

It didn’t take long for a line of more than six vehicles to back up behind a John Deere Corn Planter traveling north on Route 97 on a brisk Wednesday morning.   The more-than-40-foot piece of farm equipment made the left turn into Troyer Growers in Waterford...

Form I-9 Webinar Offered April 19

Apr 15, 2017 | News

A webinar for employers on how to handle Form I-9 will be offered April 19 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern time by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.  The webinar will last about one hour.   To register, click here.  The full schedule of E-Verify webinars are listed...

H2A Meals and Travel Reimbursement Rates Announced

Apr 15, 2017 | News

DOL posted a notice April 13 in the Federal Register for meal and travel reimbursements for H2A workers.  The travel reimbursement remains at $51/day.  Workers may be charged $12.07 per day when three meals per day are provided by the employer.  There are further...