Pasa Sustainable Agriculture

06/24/2026

FSA County Committee Elections are now open! 📣

Elections occur each year in certain Local Administrative Areas (LAA). LAAs are elective areas for FSA committees in a single county or multi-county jurisdiction. This can include LAAs that are focused on an urban or suburban area.

Locate your LAA and fill out a nomination form today through https://www.fsa.usda.gov/about-fsa/county-committee-elections.

PLUS: If you're a grower in Local Administrative Area 2 (LAA 2) in Philadelphia, join us for an in-person social hour to get to know your COC members on Wednesday, July 22, from 5:30–7:30pm.

Learn more about this growers social at https://pasafarming.org/workshops-events/.

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06/23/2026

Love to think strategy and plan events? We’re looking for an Events Coordinator! 🌱💭📋

We’re seeking an experienced event planner to lead the vision and strategy for our year-round events program, including our annual Sustainable Agriculture Conference, dozens of trainings, workshops, and community gatherings. This role combines big-picture planning with hands-on leadership that helps create impactful and welcoming experiences that advance sustainable agriculture.

If you’re passionate about event strategy, collaboration, and mission-driven work, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a full-time hybrid role based in Pennsylvania or within 150 miles of Harrisburg with regular travel.

Read more and apply at pasafarming.org/jobs-internships/.

06/23/2026

🌱 Strong farms grow strong communities.

Join us for upcoming events in Philadelphia and virtually to learn, connect, and build resilience alongside fellow farmers and agricultural professionals.

Bring your questions, curiosities, and willingness to engage!

Find more about upcoming events at pasafarming.org/events!

06/22/2026

📣 The Farm Bill is moving forward. Now what?

The House has passed its version of the 2026 Farm Bill, but questions remain about conservation funding, support for small and diversified farms, and investments in local food systems.

Curious about what’s at stake, what’s next in the Senate, and how you can make an impact? Get the full story here: https://pasafarming.org/farm-bill-forecast-turning-our-attention-to-the-senate/ 🌱

06/18/2026

🌱 Have an idea that can make an impact? We’d love to hear it. Pasa is now accepting session proposals for the 2027 Pasa Sustainable Agriculture Conference.

Whether you’re a farmer, educator, researcher, advocate, or food systems professional, we invite you to share your expertise and experiences with our community and help shape conversations that support farmers and strengthen food systems. 💡🎤🌱

Help make our 36th Conference our best yet! Submit your proposal by July 1, 2026.

Read more at https://pasafarming.org/call-for-proposals/.

06/16/2026

Fruit farmers need your help. 🍎

In just three nights, the April freeze devastated fruit crops across Pennsylvania, leaving dead blossoms, damaged trees, and an estimated $200 million in losses.

Pennsylvania fruit farmers feed our communities, support local economies, and steward our farmland. Now they need us to stand with them.

Governor Shapiro has requested $20 million in emergency assistance for Pennsylvania fruit growers and processors, but lawmakers need to hear that this support is both essential and urgent.

Take a few minutes today to contact your state Senator and Representative and ask them to support emergency relief funding for Pennsylvania's fruit industry. 📣 🌱

Show your support by signing on to this letter: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/support-emergency-relief-funding-for-pennsylvania-growers?source=direct_link&.

06/16/2026

We loved the Spring Plant Sale at The Seed Farm! So much thanks to the farmers and everyone who came to show their support.

06/12/2026

🌱 We're hiring in the Pittsburgh region! 🌱

Do you enjoy working directly with farmers and helping them build thriving, resilient operations? Pasa is seeking a Technical Assistance Provider to connect farmers with conservation resources, provide on-farm technical support, and help implement practices that strengthen both farm businesses and ecosystem health.

This field-based role is ideal for someone with agricultural experience, strong relationship-building skills, and a passion for supporting sustainable agriculture. If you're excited about helping farmers access resources, navigate programs, and achieve their goals, we'd love to hear from you.

📍 Positions also available near Philadelphia, PA and Springfield, MA

Learn more and apply at https://pasafarming.org/jobs-internships/.

06/11/2026

Did you know you can access USDA services, manage farm records, track conservation contracts, and sign documents online through farmers.gov? 🧑‍🌾💻🌱

Join us for a practical introduction to login.gov and farmers.gov with Philadelphia Farm Service Agency County Executive Director Nina Berryman. You'll learn how these tools work, get answers to common questions, and hear directly from farmer Lindsey Shapiro of Root Mass Farm about her experience using the platforms.

Whether you're a gardener, farmer, or agricultural producer, this webinar will help you better navigate the systems designed to support your operation. Bring your questions and join us online!

Register through pasafarming.org/events.

06/05/2026

Northeast Pennsylvania—Help us build a more sustainable and resilient food system! Give where you live this Thursday, June 4, to Friday, June 5, at 7 pm.

Pasa is invested in helping farmers grow food in Pennsylvania and beyond in ways that nourish communities, protect the environment, and build a more just food system. Working with farmers through all stages of their journeys, we offer hands-on technical assistance, educational training, community science research, agriculture advocacy, and a strong network to help farmers thrive for years to come.

Strengthen your community by supporting an organization like Pasa.

Support us at: https://www.nepagives.org/organization/Pasafarming

NEPA Gives brings together donors and nonprofits across 13 counties in Northeastern Pennsylvania for 24 hours on the first Thursday in June every year.