http://extension.psu.edu/adams/news daily 1 2011-01-06T18:30:43Z http://extension.psu.edu/adams/news/2013/local-farm-goes-green-2013-forest-green Burning wood versus fossil fuels will eliminate 700 tons of CO2 into the atmosphere yearly, the equivalent of about 155 mid-sized cars vanishing from the highway, according to Denise Bechdel, team leader for Energy and Environment for the Penn State Small Business Development Center. Bechdel assisted a local fruit farm with grant writing and environmental consulting on installing a biomass burner to heat greenhouses for growing vegetables. No publisher Tara Baugher 2013-05-15T19:20:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/adams/news/2013/area-market-vendors-gear-up-for-a-successful-season Market season is nearly upon us! For consumers (and some very enthusiastic vendors), this time of year elicits shrikes of excitement and sheer joy as people line up to see which vendor has the early asparagus, rhubarb, or coveted dry beans preserved from fall harvest. No publisher Christy Hemler 2013-05-09T17:23:37Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/adams/news/2013/2013-ag-explorers-day-camp Summer is coming! That means it is time for Ag Explorers Day Camp. Read this review of Ag Camp by a teen counselor who has helped with camp from it's start. No publisher Christy Hemler 2013-03-28T17:20:00Z Link http://extension.psu.edu/adams/news/2013/spring-craft-series-to-start-in-may As always, spring brings lots of activity, emotion, beauty and excitement! We, as Master Gardeners get to enjoy our own gardening activities, as well as help others learn how to enjoy theirs. In our quest for teaching, we have developed a spring craft series that will give participants an opportunity to create art that will enhance the beauty of the plants growing in the garden. No publisher Christy Hemler 2013-03-22T19:11:02Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/adams/news/2013/exploring-small-farm-dream-workshop-being-offered-in-adams-county No publisher Christy Hemler 2013-03-14T13:55:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/adams/news/2013/gettysburg-growers-lure-visitors-away-from-battlefield Tourists now have new reasons to visit Adams County thanks to the Wine & Fruit Trail, a self-guided tour of fruit growers, processors and sellers, as well as historic sites, B&Bs and restaurants No publisher Christy Hemler 2013-03-11T13:01:22Z Link http://extension.psu.edu/adams/news/2013/decisions-decisions Every group has to make them, but too often we put off those pesky decisions. We talk in circles, get bogged down in details, repeat ourselves – all to avoid the moment of truth when we finally decide what to do. No publisher Christy Hemler 2013-01-29T20:15:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/adams/news/2012/ingenuity-in-the-field-conservation-and-machinery A farmers’ use of heavy machinery has always been a common sight when passing a farm. Yet as machinery and innovations evolve, so do the practices of today’s producers. No publisher Sladjana Prozo 2012-12-25T18:40:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/adams/news/2012/tierra-en-movimiento2015-farmer-to-farmer-support A rural farming community such as Adams County has much to offer in ways of expertise, so with generations of knowledge it is only natural to expand, exchange and grow our skills alongside other farmers. This was the basic idea in 2011 when a Penn State Extension sponsored Young Grower Alliance (YGA) group traveled to the rural farming community of Talolinga through Project Gettysburg Leon. No publisher Sladjana Prozo 2012-12-11T13:13:12Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/adams/news/2012/adams-county-farm-bureau2014a-voice-for-farmers In a land where every voice deserves a chance to be heard, the Farm Bureau is the strong and supportive voice of farmers. Affiliated with the American Farm Bureau Federation, the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau is an organization of farmers offering various services and information for members as well as legislative support at the local, state and national levels. No publisher Sladjana Prozo 2012-12-10T13:15:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/adams/news/2012/farewell-and-continue-promoting-agriculture-by-learning As the summer always has to come to an end, so does the Spotlight on Agriculture column which I have been fortunate enough to be able to provide to Adams County residents over the past few months. With students returning to school and producers preparing for a plentiful and busy fall harvest, it is ever so important to remember our wonderful and diverse local ag industry and the ways in which we can continue to support it. No publisher Sladjana Prozo 2012-08-21T12:45:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/adams/news/2012/innovation-and-conservation-through-knowledge-sharing-ifta While next year marks the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County has more than one reason to celebrate. This year 150 years ago, Abraham Lincoln signed the Morill Act creating 76 Land Grant Colleges to improve education in agriculture and mechanical arts throughout the US. This act has forever changed higher education and allowed for the growth of new generations of agricultural producers. No publisher Sladjana Prozo 2012-08-07T18:13:51Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/adams/news/2012/collaborate-and-stand-out-2013-differentiating-your-product-through-partnerships When enjoying ice cream made with tree-ripened peaches at a roadside farm market it’s easy to appreciate the local flavor of our community. However, what may not be realized are the unique partnerships and business savvy it took to get that food from seed to delicious first bite. No publisher Christy Hemler 2012-08-07T13:40:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/adams/news/2012/savvy-farm-promotion-made-simple On a recent farm marketing tour a group of growers were able to experience the gamut of retail farm marketing from large corporations that incorporate small market aesthetics to small markets making full use of the mobile and internet tools available to them. No publisher Christy Hemler 2012-08-07T13:10:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/adams/news/2012/planning-and-development-a-community-approach Economic development to some means larger businesses, more housing developments and increased populations, yet what does it mean to a rural economy such as Adams County. Planning and development is a careful balance among necessary conveniences, employment opportunities and a continuation of the quiet, country lifestyle. Since the downturn in the economy and in turn a slowdown in development, Adams County has been given a small window of opportunity to discover who we are and how to plan accordingly. No publisher Sladjana Prozo 2012-07-30T12:40:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/adams/news/2012/the-latino-connection-in-the-evolving-farm-economy In America, the highest rate of new farm owners are of Latino or Hispanic origin and west coast states are already seeing this emerging trend as their new generation of farmers is a mostly Latino one. While Adams County has a small number of Latino farm operators and no Latino farm owners, the population overall is identified as 5.7% Latino or Hispanic and rises to 11.2% for the under 18 population. No publisher Sladjana Prozo 2012-07-17T14:25:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/adams/news/2012/what-a-resource-ag-center-is-one-stop-facility The Adams County Agricultural and Natural Resource Center was an initiative spearheaded by Adams County producers and various ag agencies to bring together agencies serving the agricultural community under one sustainable roof. The seven offices within the commonly known ‘Ag Center’ address agricultural education for current and future farmers and conservation, research, technical and program support, farmland preservation, and proper use of agricultural lands within Adams County. No publisher Sladjana Prozo 2012-07-10T13:03:15Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/adams/news/2012/farm-bill-passes-senate2015-adams-county-links-producers-and-consumers It is an undisputed fact that to every story there are two sides. When it comes to agriculture and our food system the two sides are producers and consumers or those who make food and those who eat it. No publisher Sladjana Prozo 2012-06-25T18:20:22Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/adams/news/2012/how-to-read-a-pesticide-label No publisher Christy Hemler 2012-06-15T19:41:43Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/adams/news/2012/building-the-next-generation-of-farmers As a wave of awareness has swept over consumers in the last few years to better understand food production, it has also brought a new light on farming. With the average age of a principal farm operator in Adams County being 55 years old, along with resurgence for local foods; this is the time for a new generation of farmers to step up. No publisher Sladjana Prozo 2012-06-13T12:21:32Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/adams/news/2012/asparagus No publisher Christy Hemler 2012-06-08T14:26:44Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/adams/news/2012/get-to-know-your-farming-neighbor-visit-a-farmers-market Memorial Day has gone, the weather is improving and most schools are in their last week of classes—this can only mean that summer is almost upon us. With asparagus fading out of season and cherries about to come in, this is a wonderful time to be eating abundant amounts of fresh and locally grown foods. No publisher Sladjana Prozo 2012-06-07T17:01:26Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/adams/news/2012/preserving-farmland-and-adams-countys-rural-character Living in Adams County has always been a challenge when it comes to conveniences. Often we have to travel to neighboring York, Cumberland or Franklin counties to make larger purchases, but metropolises such as York, Carlisle and Chambersburg are not what Adams County residents are after. No publisher Sladjana Prozo 2012-06-07T15:51:51Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/adams/news/2012/garden-chat-garden-tours-and-more Stop the Agricultural and Natural Resources Center to get a tour of our beautiful trial garden, native garden, and rain gardens and learn about the plants! No publisher Christy Hemler 2012-06-05T16:50:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/adams/news/2012/the-farm-bill-is-a-food-bill-1 All stakeholders are working hard to be heard and recognized as Congress writes up this year’s Farm Bill. As producers lobby for crop insurance and research dollars, low income families fight for minimal SNAP dollars to keep food on their family tables. No publisher Sladjana Prozo 2012-05-23T13:16:20Z News Item