In early May, after some equivocation, President Donald Trump briefly endorsed the idea to hike taxes on the wealthiest Americans in his budget proposal to Congress. Economists were quick to point out the meager impact a new millionaire tax bracket would have on the ultra-rich, particularly in the context of other proposed tax cuts that […]| Investigate Midwest
We asked some of the recent graduates of our Diversified Vegetable Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship to share a bit about their experiences. They told us what they love about farming (as well as what they could do without) and reflected on how they’ve grown, and what memories, stories, and lessons they’ll carry with them as they […] The post Meet some recent Apprenticeship & Pre-Apprenticeship graduates appeared first on Pasa Sustainable Agriculture.| Pasa Sustainable Agriculture
On a chilly, almost-spring day in March, a group of new and beginning farmers gathered at The Seed Farm in Emmaus, Pennsylvania to learn about a versatile machine that could help them get growing. Two-wheel, walk-behind tractors like the BCS are a powerful tool-of-choice for many small scale growers, and also play a role in […] The post Field Notes: Training Wheels appeared first on Pasa Sustainable Agriculture.| Pasa Sustainable Agriculture
At Pasa we believe the best way to help people navigate the pathway to a sustainable careers in farming is to connect folks at every stage of their journey. Whether you're new to farming, running a farm, or somewhere in between—working side-by-side and sharing knowledge are keys to success. This is the vision that fuels our apprenticeship programs. And it's what brought us to The Good Farm on a sunny fall day in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh valley. The post Apprenticeship fuels sustainable farmi...| Pasa Sustainable Agriculture