Beyond the compost bin: How Pittsburgh restaurants are reimagining waste
From spent grain and citrus peels to reusable containers and local sourcing, food establishments across Pittsburgh are redesigning systems one decision at a time.
Food and Agriculture
U.S. Secretary of Ag signs disaster declaration for Pennsylvania farmers while in Lackawanna County
Farmers can now apply for emergency loans to help make up for an estimated loss of $150 to $200 million in revenue from a damaging frost in April.
It’s easy to compost. Just drop off your food waste at a Pittsburgh farmers market
Pittsburgh offers a composting drop-off for food waste at its four Citiparks farmers markets. Bring veggie scraps, but no meat or dairy.
Pennsylvania fruit crops decimated by warm April and hard freezes
Fruit growers across Pennsylvania have experienced partial to total losses of crops like apples, peaches, plums and cherries.
Penn researchers are turning food scraps into building materials — from pineapple peels to celery stalks
Researchers work to solve multiple problems: how to keep food waste out of landfills, make healthier building materials and tackle climate change.
A local food bank is turning spoiled produce into farm-fresh eggs. Here’s how
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Unfit for pantry shelves, hundreds of pounds of produce are redirected to a farm, where the chickens' "salad bar" curbs waste, cuts costs and helps fight hunger.
Wondering when to plant? There’s a map for that
The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map was updated last fall to give gardeners and growers more accurate information about what to plant and when.
How climate change is pressuring Pittsburgh’s farms, restaurants and food supply
Extreme weather, industry consolidation and fragile supply chains are already transforming the region’s food economy — what will it take to build resilience?
Women farmers listen to their animals, plants, and other farmers
It’s the International Year of the Woman Farmer, and two Pennsylvania farmers share their techniques, experiences and values.
USDA restores $59M contract with Pennsylvania farm group
Pasa Sustainable Agriculture has renegotiated a $59 million contract with the USDA, after the funding was clawed back last spring.
