‘Food for Thought’ Learn about growing, selling—and eating—local food

Posted 8/21/12

HONESDALE, PA — The annual Food for Thought series, sponsored by local members of the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA), returns to the Wayne County Public Library (WCPL) …

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‘Food for Thought’ Learn about growing, selling—and eating—local food

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HONESDALE, PA — The annual Food for Thought series, sponsored by local members of the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA), returns to the Wayne County Public Library (WCPL) in March. This series is appropriate for everyone from the beginning to advanced farmer/gardener, or anyone interested in the food they eat. Each session is free and open to the public, and will take place from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. on the second floor of the library.

The first session, on March 7, is “Growing in High Tunnels, Low Tunnels and Hoop Houses.” Learn how to extend the growing season with these “unheated greenhouses” by planting earlier and harvesting later. Presenter Dave Nonnenmacher of Nonnenmacher Acres Farm will also explain how to construct the simplest of these structures.

On March 14, “CSA’s, Farmers Markets, Food Collectives and More” will be presented. Local farmers Tim Baldwin of Safford Farm (Lake Ariel), Sky Ballentine of The Anthill Farm (Dyberry), and Anita Avvisato (Cherry Ridge) and other sustainable farmers will talk about navigating the growing local food system. They will discuss the who, what, where and why of “Buy Fresh, Buy Local.”

On March 21, “Healthy Land, Healthy Meat: The Benefits of Pasture Raised Meats” will be presented. Much of the meat we eat is raised in feedlots or factory–like farm settings. George Brown, owner of Fox Hill Farm, will discuss the environmental and health benefits of raising animals in a pastured system instead, as well as how it is done. Fox Hill Farm raises grass-fed beef, chickens, pigs and rabbits on pasture. Pasture-raised meats help improve the land and provide a healthier eating experience.

Registration is appreciated. Call 570/253-1220 or email ewilson@waynelibraries.org.

The WCPL is located at the cross streets of Main and 14th Streets.

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