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September 2019
Join Us for PCO's 22nd Annual Membership Meeting- Oct. 16th
 
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Wednesday, October 16, 2019
4:30-7:30pm
100 Match Factory Place
Bellefonte, PA 16823

Cost: Free to PCO members, families and guests

RSVP by October 4th
814-422-0251
paorganic.org/membershipmeeting

Remote participation will be available! Indicate this option as part of your RSVP and we will send you further details. 
 
Looking for an opportunity to inspire and lead a team of dedicated employees who are passionate about organic agriculture? Look no further. 
 
Pennsylvania Certified Organic (PCO), is seeking an Executive Director to further its mission to ensure the integrity of organic products and serve our farming community and to empower staff, clients and the organization to realize their fullest potential. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for the industry and a vision for its future. A demonstrated track record of excellent communication skills and the ability to build, cultivate and steward relationships in a variety of settings are essential to the role. 
 
For more information on requirements and desired experience please visit:

http://www.northgroupconsultants.com/jobs/#/jobs/96



Showcase Your Farm & Photos in PCO's 2020 Photo Calendar!
Fast & Simple Online Submission

Submission Deadline- October 15th

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall: Feature Your Farm on the Wall
 
Now is your chance to showcase your organic farm, operation or products to the whole PCO membership, and beyond. We’re looking for photos of what organic means to you during all seasons of the year. The top 14 photos will be chosen by the staff for both covers and the feature photos for each month. Runners up will be highlighted in the calendar grid.
 
To submit your photos, click here. If you have any questions please contact April Kocis at april@paorganic.org or call the PCO Office at 814-422-0251.

Farmers, animals, families, fields, flowers, fruits, children, veggies- whatever catches your eye- and is captured on your camera- share it with us!
 
Submission Deadline: October 15th- Click here to submit today!

E-news Sponsor Opportunities!
We can feature your full color 600 x 600 pixel display ad here with a live link to your website. Spread the word about your business while supporting PCO! To advertise/sponsor, contact april@paorganic.org or visit the advertising page of our website.



Events

October 16, 4:30-7:30pm
PCO's 22nd Annual Meeting
100 Match Factory Place
Bellefonte, PA
 
October 21
9:00am-12:00 pm EST
Soul Fire Farm
Petersburg, NY
 
October 23-25
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh City Center
Pittsburgh, PA
 
October 31
Deadline for cost share application
Check your local Farm Service Agency for submission requirements

November 6
Webinar: Vegetable Production and Soil Health, Updates on Rodale Institute’s Vegetable Systems Trial
2:00-3:00 pm EST
 
For a full listing of events, visit the PCO online calendar.

Classifieds

CROPS
PCO-certified organic baleage. Individually wrapped. 4 x 4 mixed hay. First cutting, $45/bale. Dry first cutting, $25/bale. Jim Hepp. 570-746-1651. Bradford County.
 
SERVICES
 
Ag plastic recycling — I can use black and white bunker covers, bale wrap, plastic twine, clear stretch film, greenhouse covers, flats, and pots. Call for details. 717-658-9660. Franklin County, PA.
 
OPPORTUNITIES
 
Farm Manager/Herdsman. Beef cattle operation, long-time PCO members, equipment operation, hay fields certified, recordkeeping, SW PA, send resume to srce5@aol.com, 724-250-8267. Contact Arthur Keys, Keystone Farm. Washington County.
 
 

To see the complete classifieds listings or to post an ad, click here

 


Member News

A Warm Welcome to Our August New Members
 
Newly Certified
Coblentz Farm
Craig High
Daniel Allgyer
Daniel G. Stoltzfus
David S. Burkholder
Edwin Sensenig
Faith Farms LLC
Galen Martin
Hopco Farm Services LLC
Jack Coates Farm
James Stelfox
Joe Miller
Joseph S. hoover
Linford Miller
Little Iowa LLC
Meadow Valley Farm
Melvin Esh
Penn VIew
Phares K. Newswanger
Shaffer Farmers
Smucker Farms, Inc.
West Ridge Farm
Who Cooks For You Farm
 
Grassfed
Faith Farms LLC
unrise Valley Farm
 
Transition
Harry Jones
 
Business
IBA, Inc. 
 
 
 



 
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