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Marsh/Rock creeks- a Critical Water Resource Area

May 15, 2012

If you know anything about water issues in Adams County you know that we live in a county where all water is flowing out. If you don’t’ know anything, you still know that every summer we see droughts and water shortages.

Farm Bill may become the ‘Ag Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012’

May 15, 2012

This year will be an important one for food, jobs and agriculture. Congress is already embarking on writing new legislation, commonly known as the Farm Bill, to encompass policies for food, farm, energy, environment, research and trade issues over the next 5 years.

Start Your Summer Off as an Ag Explorer

May 4, 2012

Parents – Searching for things for your kids to do this summer? Kids - Looking for something fun to do to start off your summer? Do you like animals, crafts, traveling, and exploring? Ag Explorers Day Camp could be what you are looking for!

The 2012 Farm Bill- An Overview for Agriculture and Food Security

April 20, 2012

As we bustle through our days from work to various appointments and family engagements we seem to have less and less time left for ourselves. Nonetheless there is a rare yet appreciated moment when one crosses over a hill, drives down an unfamiliar road or simply stops and looks around to soak in the expansive beauty of Adams County.

A Home in the Country -- Life in Adams County

March 8, 2012

Living in the country involves vast landscapes, new sounds and odors, and often a farmer for a neighbor. Agriculture is Pennsylvania's #1 industry and annually contributes 4.5 billion to PA's economy. As a rural neighbor there are realities to be faced about living in the country as well as efforts to be made to keep agriculture viable.