Do ALL Cows Harm Our Planet?
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...
Advocacy & PolicySupport for Local FarmersSustainability | 5 min read
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...
RecipesSustainability | 2 min read
We all love seeing the happy, orange daylilies blooming in June, but did you know they are an invasive plant? They naturalize an area and make it too hard for native plants to grow. Since they are here and abundant,...
RecipesSustainability | 3 min read
As we move past early spring, new invasive plants are popping up and ready to be picked and eaten across the Bucks County Foodshed! Next on our spring foraging journey is mugwort. The plant can be used as an...
AgricultureBuying LocalSustainability | 3 min read
There are many tips to help us “go green” but one of the best ways to make an impact is where you buy your food. Shopping from local, organic and regenerative farms is a fantastic and delicious way to benefit the...
RecipesSustainability | 3 min read
Spring is my favorite season, watching the new plants emerge from their winter slumber is always inspiring. It is a time of rebirth and renewal, and for me, a chance to reconnect with nature again. One of my...
BCFA NewsSustainability | 2 min read
NEWTOWN, Pa. – In celebration of Earth Day, the historic Newtown Theatre is partnering with local environmental groups to present a special movie screening and panel discussion on Saturday, April 22 at 7:00 p.m. ...
Advocacy & PolicyBCFA NewsSupport for Local FarmersSustainability | 2 min read
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...
BCFA NewsSustainability | 3 min read
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
Climate ChangeRecipesSustainability | 5 min read
by Jade Greene The USDA estimates that 31% of all food at the consumer and retail level is WASTED. To produce this wasted food, resources were needlessly used (including water, fertilizers, energy, and...
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