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Women Farmers, Unite!

Regional Representatives of the Pennsylvania Women's Agriculture Network have planned a networking opportunity for new and seasoned farmers and members of the network to connect over a potluck lunch and symposium titled “Living the Good Life: Laugh Often, Dream Big, Reach for the Stars.”

On February 26, women farmers -- and that includes urban farmers -- will meet at Chatham University's Eden Hall Campus and Farm for a day of inspiration, friendship, and laughter.

The event, which is sponsored by USDA's National Institute of Food & Agriculture, Whole Foods Market and Chatham University's Food Studies Program, will feature inspirational speakers Maureen Murray, a national speaker, trainer, and coach; Alice Julier, Program Director of Chatham's Graduate Program in Food Studies; and Laverne Baker Hotep, director of Community Arts, Education and Outreach at The Center for Victims of Violence and Crime.

After a potluck lunch, women farmers will share hilarious accounts of life on the farm. Proving that a job requirement for women farmers is a sense of humor, women farmers will reveal the nitty-gritty truth about rural life – from an 80-pound greased pig in the bathtub to 350 chicks in the living room, these women have seen it all. Representatives from Table Magazine, The Post-Gazette, East End Food Coop, and Whole Foods Market will judge this light-hearted competition. Prizes will be awarded for the best stories.

Join in the fun from 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at Chatham University's Eden Hall Campus (6015 Ridge Road, Richland Township). Lunch will be served at 11:50 a.m. Please bring a dish to share and your own non-disposable place setting.

Registration is free. Register online at http://svy.mk/Feb26Reg. For additional details, contact Ann Stone at ams39@psu.edu or call 814-863-4489 or visit http://agsci.psu.edu/wagn/events.

The Pennsylvania Women's Agricultural Network (PA-WAgN) is a Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences program that supports women in agriculture by providing a positive learning environment, networking, and empowerment. To learn more about the program or to become a member, visit http://agsci.psu.edu/wagn.

Work at Garfield Community Farm This Summer

Are you looking for a part-time summer job that does more than pay some bills? Garfield Community Farm is looking for people who love nature, love kids, love to work, and would love to be a part of a small working farm in the middle of the city. The job begins June 1st and continues through August, at 15 to 20 hours per week. If you're interested, email John Creasy to get more info - john@pghopendoor.org.

Terrific Urban Farm Documentary

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This film will also be at the Kelly-Strayhorn on April 7. It's an amazing look at an urban farm in the heart of L.A.

Fall Harvest Cookout in Garfield

Garfield Community Farm, an urban farming project of the Open Door and Valley View Church, is hosting a Fall Harvest Cookout, this Saturday October 31st from 2-5 p.m. It's the end of the Fall harvest and our first season in the community of Garfield, and we'd like to celebrate with our neighbors!

This family-friendly event will include pumpkin carving, a petting zoo, chili, cornbread and warm cider, and more! There will also be stories from neighbors about why they care about Garfield Community Farm. Location is at the farm on the corner of Wicklow and Cornwall in the neighborhood of Garfield.

Come out and enjoy a fall afternoon and learn more about urban farming in your community! Any questions? Call Kelly at 412.874.8231 or email k.flanagan.dee@gmail.com. Check out our website for more information.

Halloween Harvest Party in Garfield

Halloween Harvest Party at Garfield Community Farm

Saturday, October 31, 2-5 p.m.

Garfield Community Farm (on the corner of Columbo Street and Wicklow Street in Garfield)

Have some fun with families from the Garfield and surrounding neighborhoods. There will be games and kids activities, local and seasonal food, a bonfire, and much more! Come when you can and as you are; costumes are encouraged, especially for kids.

Spring Seedling Sale!

COME ON UP to Mildreds' Daughters Farm for a spring seedling sale - featuring more than 40 varieties of heirloom tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, herb, and vegetable seedlings. The farm is located at 1100 Normahill Drive in Stanton Heights. The sale happens the last three weekends in May:

Fridays, 5-8 P.M., May 15, 22, & 29
Saturdays, 8 A.M.-1 P.M., May 16, 23, & 30

Email for a seedling list: mildredsdaughters@verizon.net.

We are a Certified Naturally Grown farm.

Farmer's Market

The Garfield Farms and Urban Farming Initiative will be at the Local Farmer's Market hosted by Whole Foods Market on Wednesday, October 15, from 4 - 7 p.m. Stop by and enjoy some locally grown produce.