Locavores Group
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Pennypack Farm Locavores Group is looking to grow this spring. We are a social support group dedicated to improving the local economy by making mindful purchases and having fun. If food and the environment are your passions, then the Locavore Group is for you! Sign-up for more information by e-mailing Stosha007@gmail.com |
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Volunteers Wanted
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Pennypack farms will be hosting a Community Appreciation Dinner on the evening of June 3rd and we need your help! We need volunteers from starting at 5:30pm to help make the dinner a success. If interested in learning more, please contact Susan DeMinico at sbdeminico@yahoo.com |
NEW! Goat Cheese CSA
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Yellow Springs Farm is happy to be partnering with Pennypack Farm to offer our artisanal goat cheeses. Whether you are just learning about cheese or you are already a dedicated cheese enthusiast, we invite you to join as a CSA member. Click here for details! |
North Star Orchard
Fruit Shares
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North Star Orchard will again be offering a fruit share for pick up at Pennypack Farm this summer. Click here for details! |
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Don't Forget: Required for all New CSA Members!
Pre-Season Orientation
Sunday, May 2
The orientation is a requirement for new CSA member families and lots of fun for returning members.
 Enjoy a day at the farm - take a tour, meet fellow members, have a picnic lunch- Meet some of the farm staff and board members
- Learn the procedure for picking up veggies, share duty, volunteering and educational programs
- Remember what pickup day you chose!
Choose a convenient time to come listen to the program speakers and take a tour of the farm. You are also invited to spend time picnicking and/or volunteering.
10:00 - 10:45 a.m. Orientation for new members 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. Farm Tour 11:15 a.m. - noon Orientation for new members noon - 2:00 p.m. Bring a blanket and picnic lunch to enjoy at the Farm and/or spend some time volunteering at the Farm 2:00 - 2:30 p.m. Farm Tour 2:30 - 3:15 p.m. Orientation for new members
New Members: This is an important and required event for new members.
Returning members: This is a great place to find out what's new this year.
When will the summer/fall CSA begin? Late May, weather depending |
Local Foods Market Update
As many of you are aware, we have had to close the Local Foods Market at Pennypack Farm.
Why? We have been notified that our little "market" has been deemed a "retail food establishment" by Montgomery County. Thus it is in violation of our R2 Horsham Township zoning. We have also been told that our Port-A-Pot is not an approved sanitation system for a "retail food establishment". We cannot improve this system because we do not have access to the street sewer system.
So..... we have had to close this service to local farmers and our members.
There are lessons for all of us in this recent development.
One lesson is about how hard it is to change the paradigm from "safe" supermarket food to a vibrant local food system that supports better health and the local economy. Another is that legislators (on all levels) need to understand that farms must be able to have diversified ventures to stay economically viable. This requires a review of local zoning ordinances, especially in suburban communities, with an eye to support sustainable farming.
Is there a chance that the Market will re-open in the future?
Our Board of Directors is actively looking at re-opening options. We are committed to helping the community in their quest for locally grown, locally produced food and supporting farmers who struggle to make their farm operations viable.
Stay tuned for more........................
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The Dirt on Education
 Back by popular demand!!
Foraging
Farm Tour with "Wildman" Steve Brill
Saturday, May 22nd from 1pm-3pm
Join us for a 2-hour walk around the farm where
wild foods grow side-by-side with food crops.
Register here!
Little
Sprouts Returns!
Spaces still available for 5-6 year olds
Tuesdays in May, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Register now
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Medicinal Herbs
 Have you been curious about those 'medicinal herb beds' at the farm?
Please join us to learn more! We are Pennypack's Medicinal Herbal collaborative. We meet monthly on the 4th Thursday of each month from 6:30 to no later than 8:30.
Our next meeting is Thursday May 27th at the Farm at 6:30.
We all contribute to the meetings and activities. We research, study and share information about different medicinal and culinary herbs. We make herbal remedies at each meeting, using the Pennypack herbs. Sometimes there is a slight charge for materials. Over the last year we've made herbal lotions, lip balm, healing cream, cough syrups, cold remedies, teas, and a whole variety of other herbal things. We grow, tend, harvest, plan, prepare and use plants for remedies, cosmetics, foods and cleaning. If you would like further information, please call Luanne Fisher at 215-641-0571 or email Hilarie at turkeyfly@comcast.net. Or just come to our next meeting; but please let us know you are coming so we have enough supplies. Looking forward to seeing you! |
Do you know a family that cannot
afford to feed their family well?
We have received a small amount of money to further expand our subsidized shares for low income families. We are looking to identify: - Families that are committed to eating as much "organic" food as they can afford
- Families that cook
- Families that are willing to try new foods
If you, or your church/synagogue knows of local families who fit the description above and are currently eligible for food stamps (SNAP program). Please reply to Margot. |
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