Pasa Sustainable Agriculture is being represented as a plaintiff a pivotal case jointly filed by Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) and Public Rights Project against the US government for unlawfully withholding approved federal funds.| Pasa Sustainable Agriculture
Pasa's USDA funding has now been frozen for more than 40 days, forcing us to make a painful but necessary decision to protect the organization and the team. Beginning April 1, Pasa will be instituting a phased furlough of most employees.| Pasa Sustainable Agriculture
An Executive Memorandum from the Office of Management and Budget paused action on both existing and future federal assistance programs, including most climate- and equity-related grants—Pasa among them. Here’s how you can help farmers impacted by the funding freeze today.| Pasa Sustainable Agriculture
Each year, we honor farmer, community, and business leaders who serve as examples for advancing sustainable agriculture through innovation and collaboration. In addition, this year we recognize two lifetime service awards. I’m pleased to share this year’s award recipients. Community Leadership Award George Brittenburg, Ola Creston & Farm Crew at Taproot Farm Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania Taproot […]| Pasa Sustainable Agriculture
Rotational grazing and organic management have helped Rocky Hollow Dairy prioritize the health of their herd and land. As the changing climate and fluctuating markets present new challenges, they’re finding creative ways to adapt and investing in climate-smart practices like silvopasture to grow long-term solutions. The post Climate-smart practices support healthy soils & healthy cows at this organic dairy appeared first on Pasa Sustainable Agriculture.| Pasa Sustainable Agriculture
Land, water, and other resources are often at a premium in cities, so urban farmers are well practiced at dialing in efficiencies and making the most of what’s available. At Shiloh Farm in Pittsburgh, climate-smart practices and adaptive strategies are key tools to protect the soil, plants, and people amid increasingly unpredictable growing seasons. The post Climate-smart practices support efficiency & resilience at this urban farm appeared first on Pasa Sustainable Agriculture.| Pasa Sustainable Agriculture
A major divide in the battle over the next Farm Bill could reverse progress made to support ecologically sound practices and may leave smaller farms unprotected. The post Who does the farm safety net actually protect? appeared first on Pasa Sustainable Agriculture.| Pasa Sustainable Agriculture
Each year, we honor farmer, community, and business leaders who serve as examples for advancing sustainable agriculture through innovation and collaboration. I’m pleased to share this year’s award recipients. Business Leadership Award Masa Cooperativa Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Masa Cooperativa is a worker-owned and majority immigrant-operated cooperative based in Philadelphia that mills corn grown in partnership with […] The post 2024 Pasabilities Award Recipients appeared first on Pas...| Pasa Sustainable Agriculture
With the federal Farm Bill set to expire on September 30th, this coming month will be a critical time to take action. Farmer and Farm Bill Campaign Organizer Lindsey Shapiro shares a few things you can do to help ensure the finalized bill supports an equitable and ecologically sound food system and includes the needs […] The post How could the Farm Bill actually help your farm? appeared first on Pasa Sustainable Agriculture.| Pasa Sustainable Agriculture
In large omnibus legislation like the federal Farm Bill, it’s easy for good ideas to get lost. Grouping proposed legislation into small packages focused around key issues can help get the attention of lawmakers—that’s where marker bills come in! Marker bills are not intended to pass as standalone bills; they are introduced to show collective […] The post Farm Bill 101: What’s a Marker Bill? appeared first on Pasa Sustainable Agriculture.| Pasa Sustainable Agriculture
Pasa’s Dairy Grazing Project Manager Lucas Waybright shares his notes from a recent field day, highlighting the ingenuity, adaptability, and even experimentation that go into grazing animals on pasture. Happening soon: Join Lucas at Painterland Farms for a special two-day intensive on Regenerative Grazing with Ian Mitchell-Innes May 18–19. Infrastructure Workshop & Pasture Rest Trial […] The post Field Notes: Why Adaptability Is Key for Graziers appeared first on Pasa Sustainable Agri...| Pasa Sustainable Agriculture
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
Find your voice. Join Lindsey and local organizers from the National Young Farmers Coalition at our upcoming Farmer Storytelling for Policy Change workshop at the RE Farm Cafe at Windswept Farm in State College. Farming can be an isolating profession. Even though we share many of the same challenges—like extreme weather events damaging our fields, […] The post A United Voice for Climate Action 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
Each year, we honor farmer, community, and business leaders who serve as examples for advancing sustainable agriculture through innovation and collaboration. I’m pleased to share this year’s award recipients. Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding Whether commissioning a Pennsylvania agriculture strategic plan, launching the Pennsylvania Farm Bill, or serving on the USDA’s Equity Commission Subcommittee on […] The post 2023 Pasabilities Award Recipients appeared first on...| Pasa Sustainable Agriculture
Delilah Miske, a second year apprentice in our Diversified Vegetable Apprenticeship program shares what she's learned from her mentor farmers, from starting a business venture, and from the land. The post What Loves to Grow at Katydid Hill appeared first on Pasa Sustainable Agriculture.| Pasa Sustainable Agriculture
We’ve put together a list of sustainable agriculture policy needs based on conversations with farmers in our community.| 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
San Sankofa is a farmer outreach specialist with Pasa, working to build relationships with marginalized farmers—including farmers of color, urban farmers, and military veterans—to learn about their successes and challenges and to connect them with relevant federal, state, and private resources. As part of this work, San recently spoke with Mark Fujita, a military veteran […] The post How sustainable beekeeping nurtures hives & humans appeared first on Pasa Sustainable Agriculture.| Pasa Sustainable Agriculture
As extreme rain events become more common, Willow Run Farmstead is investing in conservation practices, adapting how they use their land, and bracing for the weather to get worse.| Pasa Sustainable Agriculture
The Inflation Reduction Act is a huge win for sustainable agriculture, but there is still more work to do. Fortunately this historic piece of legislation presents new opportunities for the 2023 Farm Bill.| Pasa Sustainable Agriculture
