How the National Egg Crisis is Impacting Local Egg Farmers
You may have noticed barren shelves and soaring prices on eggs in grocery stores. Outbreaks of avian flu have impacted large farming operations across the country, forcing farms to slaughter chickens, reducing the...
More than 30 local farmers attend this year’s Farmers’ Forum!
It is not often that local farmers can all sit in the same room and connect. That is the goal of Bucks County Foodshed Alliance’s annual Farmers’ Forum - to create an opportunity to appreciate farmers and give them...
Regenerative Farm Shorts
By Paul Weinstein Bucks County Foodshed Alliance (BCFA), in collaboration with Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT), announces the release of two short videos about regenerative farms here in Bucks County. ...
Mark Your Calendar – A Look at our Year Ahead
Community connection is key here at Bucks County Foodshed Alliance. In 2023, we aim to host a number of community events to connect you to your farmers and food. A sneak peak of our plans for 2023:Workshop Programs...
2022 Year In Review
Thanks to your partnership, healthy food production in the Bucks County region is thriving. Our farmers’ markets are growing and the number of young family farmers producing food for our local community is...
Resolving to Eat Better
With the new year here, many of us wish to have a new start to habits and goals. Many new year's resolutions revolve around losing weight or being healthier. One of the best ways to be healthier is to adopt a local...
Small Farm Grant Awarded to First Fruits Farm
One of BCFA’s core directives is to support the 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...
Where would be be without volunteers?
Volunteers are the lifeblood of Bucks County Foodshed Alliance! With their energy and passion, support our mission to connect local food and farms with the community. We want to acknowledge all the amazing folks who...
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...
New Retail Initiative Launched By Bucks County’s Owowcow Creamery
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...
BCFA Fights Food Insecurity and Waste
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...
How to Dispose of Winter Squashes
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...
