Farmer Fest A Great Success
To celebrate the end of the 2022 harvest season, BCFA hosted our first annual Foodshed Farmer Fest on 11/2. All farmers who serve Bucks County were invited to relax and enjoy a locally sourced pig, refreshments, and...
BCFA NewsSupport for Local Farmers | 1 min read
To celebrate the end of the 2022 harvest season, BCFA hosted our first annual Foodshed Farmer Fest on 11/2. All farmers who serve Bucks County were invited to relax and enjoy a locally sourced pig, refreshments, and...
Buying LocalCommunity NewsSupport for Local Farmers | 2 min read
By Jeff Werner, Patch.com OTTSVILLE, PA — As this year’s holiday season ramps up, Owowcow is launching a new retail program with a dual purpose: to partner with like-minded, mission-driven businesses who support...
Advocacy & PolicyBCFA NewsBuying LocalCommunity NewsNutrition & HealthSupport for Local Farmers | 3 min read
Food insecurity and waste are both major issues impacting Bucks County and beyond. There are over 63,000 residents of Bucks County who are hungry or food insecure, including many children (1). When these residents...
Cooking TipsSustainability | 2 min read
Did you know that most of those beautiful squashes and pumpkins people put out to decorate their homes are edible and delicious? You can make soups and stews! Steam, mash and serve with butter! Make a pumpkin...
BCFA NewsBuying LocalFarmers' Markets | 1 min read
DOYLESTOWN WINTER FARMERS MARKET MOVES INDOORS! We are so excited to announce our Doylestown Winter Market will be held at: Mercantile 444 N. Main St., Doylestown PA 18901 Winter Market Hours: 10 AM - 1 PM WINTER...
Recipes | 1 min read
This recipe is easy and delicious! It is the featured recipe for our winter squash fact sheet, which is part of our Feed a Family, Support a Family Farm program. Adapted from the book Good and Cheap by Leanne Brown....
Gardening TipsWildlife & Biodiversity | 2 min read
by Jade Greene As fall arrives, now is the time to get your vegetable and native plant gardens ready for the cold months ahead. Here are some tips to prepare your garden: Tips for vegetable gardens: Remove dying...
Recipes | 1 min read
This recipe is as easy as it is delicious! It is the featured recipes for our eggplant fact sheet, which is part of our Feed a Family, Support a Family Farm program INGREDIENTS 8 oz. cut paste of your choice2 Tbsp...
Advocacy & PolicyClimate ChangeSustainability | 2 min read
by Robin Hoy The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) that was signed into law on August 16th has some good news for local farmers, especially those striving to do climate-smart farming. As recent research is...
BCFA NewsBuying LocalFarmers' Markets | 1 min read
WRIGHTSTOWN WINTER FARMERS MARKET MOVES INDOORS! Enough of the mud and cold, Wrightstown Farmers Market is relocating the 2022/23 winter market inside to be warm and comfortable. We are very excited to announce that...
AgricultureBCFA NewsFarm ToursSupport for Local FarmersSustainabilityWildlife & Biodiversity | 3 min read
by Jade Greene The 2022 BCFA Summer Farm Tour series concluded with a bang on 8/3 with a tour at Barefoot Botanicals (soon to be named Bluestem Botanicals) in Doylestown. Each summer, BCFA coordinates with three...
BCFA NewsUncategorized | 1 min read
Our former coordinator Renee has been battling the debilitating condition MCAS. A meal train for her mom Jean and stepdad Gregg will help them as they continue to be with her at the hospital and prepare for her...
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From farm tours to gardening tips and seasonal recipes to film screenings, workshops and what's happening in the local food scene, the newsletter has it all!