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A Deep-Dive on Agritourism

September 21, 2018 / Comments Off on A Deep-Dive on Agritourism

With temperatures still soaring above 90 degrees, it hasn’t felt quite like fall in Philadelphia. Yet, while dreaming of cooler temperatures, I’ve started thinking about fall activities: apple picking, pumpkin patches, and corn mazes: all forms of agritourism. Between my own plans and the Pennsylvania Agriculture: A Look at the Economic Impact and Future Trends […]

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Digging In: Women in Agriculture

March 30, 2018 / Comments Off on Digging In: Women in Agriculture

Last week, during yet another Nor’easter, I found my mind wandering to summer weather – and the fresh produce that comes with it. In order to bide time until the weather improves, I began researching CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture), or Farm Shares, with pick-ups in the Philadelphia area. During my research, I noticed that a […]

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