By Jade Greene This time of year is one of fleeting abundance, there are more zucchinis and tomatoes that I should rightfully consume, peaches softening too fast, and perfect herbs that need to be eaten right now!...
Written by Lisa White, photos by Amanda Penecale A beautiful evening! Thank you to Chris and Emily Molnar of First Fruits Farm. In the shade of canopies and the beautiful red barn, 55 people shared a delicious...
by Alex Dadio, Doylestown Farmers Market Manager Doylestown Farmers Market is featuring a series of essays celebrating remarkable women who have made a positive impact in the field of agriculture. Through their hard...
By Jade Greene Bare soil does not exist in nature… Why should it in your garden or local farm? It shouldn’t! Cover crops are the answer to keeping soil healthy and fertile. Learn more about cover crops and how you...
By Shari Rossman Did you know that every silk ‘thread’ on an ear of corn connects to a single kernel on that ear and the corn silk carries the windblown pollen to that kernel? Did you know that asparagus are related...
Phyllis Hansen is the owner and founder of Solrig Farm Microgreens and has been an outstanding vendor at BCFA’s Doylestown Farmers Market since 2020. She is a joyful presence at the market and is totally aligned...
One of BCFA’s missions is to support local farmers who serve Bucks County. We do this in a variety of ways, including awarding small farm grants which can be used for a multitude of purposes including small capital...
By Jade Greene The past few months have been some of the driest on record. Thanks to the recent rain events, we are almost out of Drought Watch status but it is very important that we embrace water conservation...
One of the joys of summer is picking perfectly delicious ruby red wineberries from hedges and forests. These invasive berries will be ready for you soon. Hurry and pick some before the birds eat them and spread the...
There are many wonderful organizations that are looking for volunteers this summer. These food/farm-related nonprofits need your help to support local farmers and supply local food to community members in...
by Jade Greene Labeling of meat and egg products can be intentionally misleading. Which labels have actual certification requirements? Which denote the most humane treatment of animals? Read on to understand what...
By Robin Hoy and Lisa White Cow Farts! It has been all over the news that methane from cows is contributing to our changing climate. In industrial agriculture and confined animal operations, we agree that is...
