Penn State to Host Study Circle on Cooperative Marketing of Produce

Apr 1, 2017 | Marketing

Join the Southern Allegheny Establishing Farmer Study Circle Network for an evening focusing on “Joining a Grower Cooperative”. The event will be held April 19th at Friends Farm in Williamsburg, PA from 6:00 to 8:30pm. Discussion points will include the process of...

Penn State to Host Study Circle on Hiring Farm Employees

Apr 1, 2017 | News

Join the Southern Allegheny Establishing Farmer Study Circle Network for an evening focusing on “Hiring the Best Employees for Your Farm Operation”. The event will be held April 3rd at Friends Farm in Williamsburg, PA from 6:00 to 8:30pm. Discussion points...

Introduction to Vegetable Production Workshop Series Starts

Apr 1, 2017 | News, Vegetables

The Introduction to Vegetable Production Workshop Series will introduce aspiring and new vegetable producers to diverse production strategies, and provide a framework for effective farm production planning. When Thurs., Apr. 20 – Aug. 31, 2017 (5:00 AM –...

Critical Updates for 2017 Mid-Atlantic Commercial Vegetable Guide

Apr 1, 2017 | Vegetables

The Mid-Atlantic Commercial Vegetable Production Guide is currently undergoing some much needed upgrading to improve both the editor and end-user experience. To account for the time needed to make this transition, a critical updates addendum was prepared to supplement...

Blueberries and Winter Injury Concerns

Apr 1, 2017 | Berry

Fluctuating temperatures can cause as much or more crop loss than cold winter temperatures or spring frosts. Unfortunately, our ‘Bluecrop’ blueberry field at the Horticulture Research Farm has more flower bud damage this year than I’ve ever seen before. While our site...

Allium Leafminer Expected to Emerge in April

Apr 1, 2017 | Vegetables

The allium leafminer, Phytomyza gymnostoma, is a fly that originates from Poland, Germany, Austria and Spain, and was confirmed in 18 counties in Pennsylvania last year. The fly infests plants in the Allium genus, including leeks (A. porrum) onion (A. cepa), garlic...

PVGA Directors Issue Statement on Convention Speaker

Mar 25, 2017 | News

In response to the comments of the keynote speaker at this year’s Convention, the Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Association Board of Directors wishes to state that the Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention is intended to be a non-partisan educational event...

Effectiveness of Specialty Crop Programs

Mar 25, 2017 | News

Rep. Rodney Davis (IL-13), Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research, held a hearing to evaluate the effectiveness of the 2014 Farm Bill programs aimed at benefiting specialty crop production. Members heard...

Farmer Testifies for Specialty Crops

Mar 25, 2017 | News

Massachusetts farmer and President of the Board of Directors of the Northeast Organic Farming Association/Massachusetts Chapter (NOFA/Mass) Laura Davis delivered testimony before the House Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research. The subcommittee...

Farmers’ Markets Again Available on PA Turnpike

Mar 25, 2017 | Marketing

Farmers have the chance to market their products at three rest areas on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The farm markets will run April through November at rest areas located at the Allentown Service Plaza, Sideling Hill Service Plaza and New Stanton Service Plaza. Farmers...