Learning Opportunities
Tuesday, February 4: Center for Dairy Excellence events 2020 PA Dairy Innovation Forum
Penn State Extension winter events for Beef Producers (Various dates/locations)
Wednesday, February 19: Northern Tier Dairy Discussion Group Meeting
Thursday, February 25, Ligonier, Westmoreland Co., "Keeping Farmers on the Land"
Learn the 'why' and 'how' of preserved farms, Ag Security areas, Solar on the farm, more.
9 am to 2 pm; $5 includes breakfast and lunch; register by February 19 Flyer Registration
Questions? Call 724-238-7560, ext 1 or susan@loyalwater.com
Friday, February 28, 8:30-4: PA Veteran Farming Conference: Growing your Farm or Agribusiness
Boalsburg, Centre County. $15 for eligible veterans/mlitary/spouses.
Beginning farmers and those with established farms or agribusinesses will interact and get guidance on your particular needs from staff from USDA and hone marketing, risk management, and business planning skills while learning from your fellow veterans and professionals from SBA, Start-up Allegheny, SBDC, and more.
Hydroponics & Aquaponics Workshop Series for Veterans/Military, Brownsville, Washington Co. Every Monday, 6pm-8pm, March 2nd, 2020 through May 4th, 2020
Thursday, March 5 and 12, 6-9 p.m.: Ag Erosion and Sedimentation Plan Workshop
Both sessions are required; Fayette County Fairgrounds
Participants will create their own Ag Erosion and Sedimentation Plan, and a farm map and crop rotation plan to satisfy regulations. Free; registration required by Feb. 27: email Dan Griffith at dan@wcdpa.com
or call 724-837-5271 option 2.Please provide your farm address when you registering.
Wednesday, March 11 - Thursday, March 12: 2020 Riparian Forest Buffer Summit,
Blair County Convention Center, Altoonal $75 until Friday, February 14, $100 after.
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The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) provides financial and technical assistance to agricultural and forestry producers to address natural resource concerns and deliver environmental benefits such as:
- improved water and air quality
- conserved ground and surface water
- reduced soil erosion and sedimentation
- improved or created wildlife habitat.
High tunnels are a frequently requested item to allow for year-round growing.
Find your local NRCS office here, then speak with a conservation tech about whether your farm would benefit from EQIP. Those attending our Feb. 28th conference in Boalsburg can speak one-on-one with an NRCS professional about your farm needs.
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In the News
Mixing It Up: Dairies Diversify For Success Farm and Dairy highlights diversification for economic stability on a veteran-owned dairy farm in sw PA
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Download the Farmer's Guide to Value Added Producer Grants from National Sustainable Ag Coalition.
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We gratefully acknowledge the support of the USDA 2501 Program and Disabled American Veterans Chapter 8 (Pittsburgh). We serve AD, Guard, Reserve, and their spouses; we have adopted the VA definition of veteran eligibility. Information in this newsletter and on our website is for informational purposes only. Please complete due diligence before entering into any legal or financial agreements. We do not share your email address with anyone.
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