The Gleaning Project of South Central PA

JULY 23, 2021

July is National Picnic month! In honor of National Picnic month we wanted to share some recipes and ideas for a picnic with in-season produce that will keep the heat of summer at bay under those shade trees and in the fields for the long hot days! For more information on National Picnic month’s origins check out this article explaining what’s in the name and some suggestions on enjoying the month!

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The Lunatic Farmer

JULY 22, 2021

Pete Kennedy, attorney, says that the Amos Miller trial Monday went very well for the Amish man prosecuted by Pennsylvania food police. They allege he's selling illegal meat to people; he says his voluntary neighbor friends are not buying anything, according to the legal definition of "in commerce." Kennedy says he thinks the judge will require Miller to pay a fine, but it won't be nearly as much, perhaps by a long shot, of what the state wants.

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Caff

JULY 21, 2021

Irrigation pipes beside a fallow field that last year overflowed with vegetables for a local CSA. Photo by Kelsey Joy Murphey Farming has always been a risky business, but here in California, 2021 is proving to be another beast altogether. Before they could even look up from the ravages of a global pandemic, small family farmers across the state–the backbone of our local food system–found themselves staring down catastrophic drought, historic heat waves, and a wildfire season sparked earlier tha

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Agribusiness Blog

JULY 21, 2021

We seem to have had some technical issues earlier this week including the last post that was emailed. If you were unable to access that post in your email, please go to www.farmcpatoday.com and you can click directly on that post. It appears that there may be a fair amount of crop insurance claims for this year crops (especially Pacific Northwest wheat crops).

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Caff

JULY 23, 2021

Fire Resilience on the Farm. This 6-part workshop includes presentations from farmers, ranchers, experts and agencies on preparing your farm or ranch for wildfire. While some speakers may be focused on topics specific to Sonoma County, most content will be relevant to farmers and ranchers anywhere. WATCH THE RECORDING: PROGRAM: 0:00 – 0:30, Che Casul, Center for Social and Environmental Stewardship Che Casul, CEO of the Center for Social and Environmental Stewardship, an organization focus

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Caff

JULY 19, 2021

Job Title: Ecological Farming Program Coordinator Location: Davis / hybrid work option available FTE: 50% – 70% FTE Starting Salary: $45K – $55K FLSA: Exempt Reports To: Director of Ecological Farming Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to build sustainable food and farming systems through policy advocacy and on-the-ground programs that create more resilient family farms, communities and ecosystems.

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The Lunatic Farmer

JULY 21, 2021

Sometimes things come along that need no introduction or conclusion because they stand alone. This is one of those times. I've known Amos Miller, an Amish farmer in Pennsylania, for many years. He's been faithfully serving his area with good food for a long time, but obviously our friends at the USDA do not take kindly to folks who believe in choice.

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