Agriculture
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Warm and Humid Great for Media Peaches, but There Are Concerns
Heat and humidity are creating bumper crops of peaches at Linvilla Orchards and Indian Orchards Farm, both in the Media area, but it’s also bringing wet soil, fungal diseases, and unpredictability. The Philadelphia area saw 6.22 inches of rain this May. That’s far above average, and it was followed by high temperatures in June, the…
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Hundreds Line Up in Delaware County for The Peach Truck Tour
A fresh fruit tradition continued on Baltimore Pike Tuesday afternoon when more than 100 people lined up at the bright orange tractor-trailer in the Springfield Mall parking lot to pick up their order of fresh peaches. The Peach Truck Tour has been traversing the country since 2012, dropping off orders of fresh Georgia peaches, writes…
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Two Chester County Farms Get Permanently Preserved
The Shapiro Administration has invested nearly $10 million to purchase development rights for 2,672 acres on 35 farms in 18 counties, protecting them from future residential or commercial development. These joint investments by state and local government ensure that Pennsylvania farmers will have the prime-quality land they need to continue feeding our families and supporting jobs and…
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Wall Street Journal: This Philadelphia Company is Better Equipped Than Others to Navigate Tariff Situation
While companies worldwide are having to manage the uncertain trade environment because of tariffs, some are better suited to navigate the situation than others, write Rick Wartzman and Kelly Tang for The Wall Street Journal. More specifically, companies that are well-managed and innovative often fit the description. Robert Handfield, executive director of the Supply Chain…
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DelVal Partners with CHOP for ‘Food as Medicine’ Program
Delaware Valley University has partnered with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia on its impactful “Food as Medicine” program. Through this collaboration, DelVal will cultivate and deliver fresh, locally grown produce from its campus farms to support food-insecure patients and their families receiving care at CHOP. Beginning in June and continuing through Thanksgiving, DelVal will coordinate bi-weekly…
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Dedicated Farmer Fred de Long Remembered for his Impact on Farming Community
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) supporters are celebrating the legacy of Fred de Long for his work in regenerative agriculture, writes Blake Goll for Country Lines Magazine. De Long passed on Jan. 21, 2025. A celebration of his life is taking place on July 20 at Rushton Farm in Newtown Square. 18 years ago, de Long…
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Linvilla Starts Fires to Keep Peaches Safe From a Spring Freeze
Unseasonably cooler temperatures this spring are putting Linvilla Orchard’s peach trees in jeopardy, but the popular Media orchard has a solution, writes Leland Pinder for 6abc. Manager Norm Schultz says warm March temperatures brought the peach trees to life. Now, below-freezing overnight temperatures in April threaten to take that life away, rendering new blooms dead…
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DelVal Dairy Society Exceeds Expectations at 24th Annual Dairy Sale
Students from the Delaware Valley University Dairy Society recently hosted the 24th annual DVU Green & Gold Spectacular Dairy Sale and grossed more than $210,000 on 96 lots sold, surpassing the previous record for the sale set in 2007. The annual Dairy Sale takes place at DelVal’s equestrian center and is completely student-run. The club…
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Spring Is a Good Time to Start Perusing Local Farmers Markets
Farmers markets start with locally grown fruits and vegetables, add in fresh meats and cheeses, handmade and hand-grown products and feature live music from local bands. Here’s what’s available in Delaware County, writes Ben Silver and Claire Chmiel for Main Line Today. Booths Corner is open year-round, but only on Fridays and Saturdays. It’s been…
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Aston Family Ends Up Playing Chicken With Local Ordinance
It seemed like the perfect escape from high egg prices .Get a few chickens of your own and have a built-in supply of free eggs. Then a local ordinance put up a roadblock for this Aston family, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Katie and Brian Madonna began raising chickens in 2024 after Katie’s…
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DelVal to Host 75th Annual A-Day Fair from April 25-27
Delaware Valley University will host its 75th annual A-Day fair from Friday, April 25 through Sunday, April 27. A-Day is a student-run event and member of the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs. Proceeds benefit student clubs and organizations. A cherished tradition, A-Day showcases DelVal’s rich agricultural heritage while offering a weekend filled with education,…
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Kennett Square’s Phillips Mushroom Farms Propels Forward with New Hire, Items
Phillips Mushroom Farms is a staple business in Kennett Square, the Mushroom Capital of the World, writes John Groh for The Produce News. While successful, Phillips faces the same challenges as any mushroom farm. “The mushroom industry is always changing and adapting to economic trends and varying consumer tastes,” said Sean Steller, director of business…
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DelVal to Host 75th Annual A-Day State Fair
Delaware Valley University has announced the return of its 75th Annual A-Day Fair, scheduled for April 25-27 on its main campus in Doylestown. A cherished tradition, A-Day showcases DelVal’s rich agricultural heritage while offering a weekend filled with education, entertainment, and family-friendly activities for all ages. This three-day event will feature educational exhibits, livestock shows,…
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Pennsylvania Preserves 19 Farms from Development, Including One in Bedminster
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $6.7 million to protect 19 farms in 16 counties from future development, including one in Bedminster Township a few miles north of Doylestown. The Keystone State has allocated $6,699,378 to secure development rights for 1,837 acres statewide. The initiative in which the state partners with county and local governments and sometimes…
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Pottstown Couple Fights to Save Historic Farm After Tax Sale
Andrew and April Gawrys are fighting to keep historic Spring Meadow Farm in Pottstown after it was sold in September by Chester County Tax Claim Bureau along with their nearby home, writes Dan Sullivan for Lancaster Farming. The couple sells organically fed beef, chicken, and freezer meats at the Spring Meadow Farm Store. They also…
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Pick Up Cheese, Milk, Eggs, and More at These Local Dairy Farms
There are plenty of local dairy farms and creameries to get your cheese, ice cream, or milk straight from the source, writes Alexandra Jones for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Chester Springs Creamery at Milky Way Farm sells milk, ice cream, eggs, and ice cream cakes. The farm has been in the hands of the Matthews family…
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Sole ‘American Dream Derby’ Winner Living Her Dream as Breeder on Chester County Farm
Deanna Manfredi, winner of the only season of American Dream Derby, is living her dream 20 years later as a breeder and owner on her Chester County farm, writes Sam Cavalieri for Lancaster Farming. Manfredi, who named her farm Ascoli Piceno Stables in honor of her Italian heritage, has enjoyed her best racing success in…
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Perkasie Farmer Running for President of Pennsylvania Farm Bureau
Perkasie hay and straw farmer Don Buckman, who runs Lonely Willow Farm, is running for president of Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, writes Philip Gruber for Lancaster Farming. Buckman is running against incumbent Chris Hoffman and sheep farmer Lisa Wherry of Washington County. The new president will be elected by delegates on November 19, following the Farm…
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