Funding
SBA Paycheck Protection Program: Open today through May 31st. Updated eligibility: Sole proprietors, independent contractors, and self-employed persons; any small business concern that meets SBA’s size standards Learn more.
CFAP
USDA will re-opened sign-up for of CFAP 2 for at least 60 days beginning today.
Cattle producers with approved CFAP 1 applications will automatically receive these additional CFAP payments beginning in April. Information on the additional payment rates for cattle can be found on farmers.gov/cfap. Eligible producers do not need to submit new applications; payments are based on previously approved CFAP 1 applications.
See eligible commodities and guidance here.
Learn
DIY Food Photography and Food Styling; April 8, 2021, 4:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Online, Zoom
From Pips to Peeps: Hatchery School, April 10, 11 am webinar, $25. Info and registration.
Interested in Permaculture? Join a webinar Wed, April 14, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM on permacultural practices and how they were implemented at his family’s one-third of an acre property, a model of permaculture growing a wide range of fruits, veggies, herbs, and medicinals. It also features small ponds, captures rainwater for irrigation, raises chickens. generates one-quarter of its electricity needs, and provides spaces and games for community involvement. $5; register.
Ag law questions? Free webinar featuring with Marlene van Nelson of Trellis Legal.Thursday, April 15, 3-4 PM
Pastured Poultry Processing Workshops, at EJ Market Gardens & EJ Custom Poultry in Mifflin, Juniata Co. Classes scheduled May-August, $35; $5 for additional person from same farm. Take home a fresh chicken for dinner.
Poultry Farm Energy Efficiency Opportunities webinar, May 6th, noon. Free but you must pre-register.
Upcoming Network Events
PA Veteran Farming Project meetings and workshops:
Saturday, August 7, 9-noon. Hosted by Troy (USMC) and Wendy Jochems, Hope Hill Lavender Farm LLC, Pottsvillel, Schuylkill Co. Agenda coming soon.
Saturday, August 21, 10 am to 2 pm, hosted by Corey and Esther Read of Shupp Hill Farms, Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co. Agenda coming soon.
PA Veteran Farming Conference, Saturday, February 26, 2022. Tentative location: Carlisle PA.
Conserve & Preserve
Just what is a Land Trust? A non-profit organization that works with landowners to conserve land for the future. Why should I consider conserving my farm? For some it might be a connection to the past and a preservation of a memory for future generations to be able to enjoy; for others, a way to balance environmental integrity and developmental pressure. Whether it is conserving a forest, waterway or farm, permanent preservation may be the only way to ensure future viability for those to come. Read on...
Thank you, Pennsylvania Veterans Trust and those who support it by buying specialty license plates, for supporting 2021 Bee Bootcamp.
Chris Rollinson and Rob Mowery of Bee Bootcamp, Forever Heart Farm LLC.
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