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Pennypack Pickings
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February 12, 2012
Volume 10, Issue 4
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Computer Systems
Upgrade
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Thank you
Richard and Staci Julie, Tami Astorino and Don Coleman for their donations of laptops and technical expertise. All of our staff now have working computers! Now if we can keep the dust down...ah life on a farm.
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Recipes
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Mariquita Farm, a CSA near Watsonville, CA provides an comprehensive list of recipes with an excellent photo gallery. Click on the vegetable to see the recipes.
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What do bees and people have in common? They both love flowers and sweet treats!
Come celebrate Valentine's Day with a honey of a movie.
 Queen of the Sun
February 14
Ambler Theater
108 E. Butler Ave, Ambler, PA
Arrive early for honey tasting and treats!
6:00pm Expo doors open
7:30pm Movie followed by panel discussion
The movie, Queen of the Sun, highlights the life of honeybees and those that care for them. What are the bees telling us? and how can we restore balance with nature?
After the movie, a panel discussion features noted beekeepers Jim Bobb and Trey Flemming; Bryn Athyn horticulturist Danielle Odhner; and Pennypack Farm's farm director and beekeeper Andy Andrews.
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Farming for the Future:
PASA Conference
PFEC was well represented at the 26th annual PASA (Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture) Conference in State College.
Our staff (Andy, Katie, Dennis, Margot) and several Board members (Anthony, Heather, Janice) joined 2,300 other sustainable farmers and their friends for 3 days of education and socialization.
Our farm staff specialized in soils, plant nutrition and organic disease prevention. Katie found the new research and resources for cover cropping really helpful. Dennis will visit the lecturer on low tech irrigation to gain hands-on experience. Andy will incorporate his learning into his upcoming classes on soils and pest management. Margot attended the business tracts and learned more about land leasing, financial systems and marketing. We all attended Food Alliance workshops and are planning our application for certification.
Our board members attended workshops on low income food provision, marketing, pig production, land leasing and "radical homemaking". Many of our vendors, neighboring farmers and renown experts were in attendance. It was wonderful to socialize and network. Now that we are 10 years old, we have great recognition in the PASA community.
Stay tuned for an expected publication featuring our farm.............
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Winter Calendar
 Sustainability Movie Series and Expo
Queen of the Sun Tuesday February 14 Did you know... There are over 4,000 species of bees! Join us at Ambler Theatre on Tuesday February 14 for honey tastings, sweet treats, and a movie. Learn what's happening to protect bees at Pennypack Farm, in Montgomery County, and in the Greater Philadelphia Area. More info...  Garden Soils 101
Tuesday February 28, 7:00pm $15, $10 per additional person Learn how to amend your garden soil in preparation for spring. Healthy soil will provide the foundation for a healthy vegetable garden. More info... Tip: Get your soil tested now. See our blog for details.  Kitchen Knife Skills
Thursdays March 1,8,15 7:00pm-9:00pm $75, $60 per additional person Good health means eating right. Knowing how to cut and prepare vegetables is half the battle. Improve your cooking skills by learning to cut vegetables effectively and effortlessly, making food preparation a pleasure. Transform the look and texture of your meals and become a confident cook! More info... |
Present this coupon at
North Wales Whole Foods
now through February 20, and support Pennypack Farm!
Print Coupon
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