Monthly films, farm tours, speakers...
On the first Wednesday of each month the Foodshed Alliance meets to view informative, stimulating films, hear from local food or farming experts, or take tours of local, sustainable farms, and to hear news of various initiatives of the Foodshed Alliance. Check out Special Events for each month's details! |
Thu Jun 11
Local producers interviewed at Wrightstown Market!
Local foodie Lynne Goldman writes about the Bucks County food scene. Look for her musings, interviews and upcoming events at Bucks County Taste http://buckscountytaste.com/ (under Archives, June 2009, June 9) [More]
Sat May 30
A Farm School for Children in Bucks County!
At its February board meeting the Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve a $3,000 expenditure to support a farm-to-school education program linking the Snipes Farm School with 4 classrooms in 2 schools in the underserved Bristol Township School District. The Board also recommended the Farm School be considered for an additional $3,000 in order to bring the program to a second school in the same school district. Both expenditures will be matched by the school district. The $6,000 is available through a one-time Bucks County Sierra Club grant. The Board identified the Snipes Farm School curriculum as a solid education experience for schoolchildren.
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Wed Apr 1
May 13, 2009 Deadline: Healthy Farms Healthy Schools Grants
Applications are due May 13, 2009 and are available at the PA Department of Agriculture’s website: http://www.agriculture.state.pa.us/agriculture/cwp/view.asp?a=3&Q=144973
The Healthy Farms and Healthy Schools Program, as authorized by Act 184 of 2006, was established to educate kindergartners and their families about the importance of choosing healthy, locally produced foods while increasing awareness of Pennsylvania agriculture. Any Pennsylvania school district, charter school or private school with a kindergarten program is eligible to apply for the Healthy Farms and Healthy Schools funds. A maximum of $15,000 may be awarded to applicants and a 25% match is required, either in the form of monetary or in-kind expenditures. The grant agreement period is July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010.
For information about The Food Trust Kindergarten Initiative, please visit www.thefoodtrust.org/php/programs/kindergarten.initiative.php To learn more about the grant program, contact Laila Goldberg: lgoldberg(at)thefoodtrust.org.
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Fri Jan 2
Shop local!
Many of you have been asking how you can support local sustainable farms. Here are some ways to help. [More]
Sat Jul 12
Local Pastured Beef
Holben Valley, Tussock Sedge and Meadow Brook farms are selling fully pastured beef from their farms and at local farmers markets. [More]
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Sat Jul 11
Wrightstown Market + Barns of Distinction Tour
Wrightstown Farmers’ Market customers, if you’d like another reason to
bring friends and family to the market on July 11 and make it a real
“Wrightstown Saturday,” consider making plans now for The Bucks County
Audubon Society’s 10th Annual Barns of Distinction Tour. This year the
popular self-guided tour is in our backyard, so to speak, as several of
the stops on the Tour are located right here in the Wrightstown area.
BCFA - Lower Makefield Farmers' Market
Location: Edgewood Road at Heacock Rd. in Lower Makefield, PA. 19067
Time: Thursdays June - Mid October 3:30PM - 6:30PM
BCFA's Wrightstown Farmers' Market
Location: 2203 Second Street Pike, adjacent to the municipal offices, at Chippewa Farm in Wrightstown...
Time: Every Saturday, rain or shine, from May 23 to November 21, 2009, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Doylestown Farmers Market
Location: W. State & Hamilton St., Doylestown
Time: Saturdays, from April 11 - November 21, from 7 a.m. - Noon
Linden Hill Farmers' Market
Location: 8230 Easton Road (Route 611 between Routes 113 & 412), Ottsville, PA 18942
Time: Fridays, May 29 - October 30, 2009, 3:30-7:30 pm
New Hope Farmers' Market
Location: New Hope - Solebury High School, 180 W Bridge St, New Hope, Pa
Time: Thursdays, May 7 through November 19, 3:30 - 7:00 pm
Plumsteadville Grange Farm Market
Location: Route 611 just north of Stump Road, in Plumsteadville PA
Time: Every Saturday from June 7th until the end of October, 9:00 am to noon
Springtown Farmers' Market
Location: Springtown Firehouse, 1030 Main St,- Rt. 212/412, Springtown, PA
Time: Wednesdays, 3pm to 6pm, May 6 - Oct. 28
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