Climate change threatens Pa.’s farmers. Healthy Soil May Be the Key. Rachel McDevittFebruary 24, 2021 In regenerative farming, how growers treat their soil could help them adapt to climate change — and benefit the rest of us, too Climate ChangeFood and Agriculture
FIRST PERSON: Denele Hughson, Grow Pittsburgh’s New Executive Director Kara HolsoppleFebruary 19, 2021 “Seeds and plants want to grow. That is their purpose. You just have to get the right conditions for it, and everyone can learn it.” Environmental JusticeFood and Agriculture
‘Flour Ambassador’ Hails the Last Farm-To-Table Ingredient Julie GrantDecember 24, 2020 Author Amy Halloran has been waiting a decade for locally grown and milled flour to get some attention. The variety of flavors will surprise you. Food and Agriculture
As Election Nears, Pennsylvania Farmers Have a List of Climate Actions for Politicians Anne DanahyOctober 30, 2020 Unpredictable weather, extreme storms and drought are making farming harder in Pennsylvania. Farmers say they need help to ensure they can continue. 2020 ElectionClimate ChangeFood and Agriculture
Researchers Train Dogs to Sniff Out Spotted Lanternfly Eggs Julia AgosOctober 23, 2020 The dogs are being trained by UPenn researchers. A study shows dogs can identity the egg masses with up to 95 percent accuracy. Food and AgricultureWild Pennsylvania
Climate Change, Covid and Wildfires Are Making Farmworkers’ Jobs More Dangerous Kara HolsoppleAugust 28, 2020 Most people never met a farmworker, and haven’t seen the extraordinary conditions they work under, including smoke from wildfires and heat waves. Climate ChangeCoronavirusFood and AgricultureYour Environment Update
‘Goatscaping’ for Chemical-Free Weed Control Aynsley O'NeillAugust 14, 2020 Goats actually love poison ivy and other noxious weeds. And no pesticides or itchy skin. ConservationFood and Agriculture
Invasive Lanternfly Spotted in Pittsburgh Area Julie GrantJuly 2, 2020 Keep an eye out for the nymphs of the Spotted Lanternfly, which can devastate some crops and ooze a sticky substance that encourages a black mold. ConservationFood and AgricultureWild Pennsylvania
Flour Is Having a Moment. Will Local Wheat Farmers and Mills Benefit? Julie GrantMay 15, 2020 As supermarket shelves are sold out of flour, local grains and wheat are seeing a surge in interest from consumers. CoronavirusFood and Agriculture
Trump’s Executive Order to Keep Meat Plants Open Could Be Risky. Here’s Why. Julie GrantMay 8, 2020 On this episode of our Trump on Earth podcast, balancing worker safety with the food supply is risky business. CoronavirusFood and AgriculturePodcastsYour Environment Update
