Penn State Extension Urban Homesteading Series

06/10/2016

USDA agencies met with some of our Pittsburgh urban ag partners on Wednesday at the Penn State Center Pittsburgh, working together to build relationships and improve impact. Had the opportunity to tour some great urban ag and conservation spots, including Tree Pittsburgh's Heritage Nursery, Garfield Community Farm, Bible Center's Oasis Project, the Sankofa Village site of the Black Urban Gardeners and Farmers of Pittsburgh Coop (BUGS), and Grow Pittsburgh's Shiloh Farm.

06/02/2016

Interested in learning more about and enjoying some Mediterranean cuisine? Our nutrition educators have a series of four classes which include olive oil, cheese and wine tastings.

Check out http://bit.ly/1Uxlik7 for more info and to register. Registration closes tomorrow!

Mediterranean Cuisine Comes to You. Online registration by Cvent

05/26/2016

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05/13/2016

Our friends at PASA have some great events coming up next month for local farmers. Check out the Farmer-to-Farmer Exchange event on Farm Biodiversity & Climate Change at Harvest Valley Farms on 6/2: https://pasafarming.org/events/pasa-events/pasa-education-event-farm-biodiversity-climate-change

Event coordinated by Delaware Valley Hub

04/27/2016

Itching to get your garden on? This quick listen has loads of info a resources to get down and dirty.

It’s springtime in Pittsburgh! As the weather gets warmer, many are making the decision to start growing food and raising animals like goats and chickens

04/26/2016

Last day to register for Exploring the Small Farm Dream! bit.ly/1SMo83L

04/25/2016

One more day left to register for Exploring the Small Farm Dream course. Participants will learn how to conduct market research, understand regulations, create a marketing and business plan, and much more. Register here: bit.ly/1SMo83L

04/23/2016

Have the secret to savory salsa but aren't sure how to get it to Market? Explore your small farm dream by attending this series of workshops from Penn State Extension. Act fast though, the deadline to register is this Sunday, April 24th!

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Are you considering launching a small farm enterprise, but are not sure where to start? This is the course for you!

04/22/2016

Happy Friday and Happy Earth Day!

04/21/2016

Penn State Extension partners with the New England Small Farm Institute to teach Exploring the Small Farm Dream. It's "designed to help aspiring farmers learn what it takes to start and mange a commercial agricultural businesses, and decide whether this is a path they really want to take." Join us for a class starting 5/3: bit.ly/1SMo83L

http://www.smallfarm.org/main/for_new_farmers/exploring_the_small_farm_dream/

Exploring the Small Farm Dream: Is Starting and Agricultural Business Right for You? is designed to help aspiring farmers learn what it takes to start and mange a commercial agricultural businesses, and decide whether this is a path they really want to take.

04/17/2016

There are a wide range of ag businesses-- pick-your-own orchards, market farm operations specializing in heirloom vegetables, urban gardens selling flowers, and so much more! If you’re considering launching a small farm enterprise but need help get started, join us for Exploring the Small Farm Dream. More info and to register: bit.ly/1SMo83L

04/14/2016

April showers bring May flowers. Have you ever dreamed of growing and selling cut flowers? Penn State Extension’s Exploring the Small Farm Dream Course is a series of 3 workshops designed to help you evaluate your small farm enterprise goals and figure out how to get started. The next course is offered May 3rd, 10th and 17th from 6 pm to 9 pm. Registration is required: bit.ly/1SMo83L