What’s the Carbon Footprint of a Typical Thanksgiving?

Lou BlouinNovember 21, 2018

Turkey. Travel. Football. Turns out, only one of these is going to ruin your carbon footprint score this Thanksgiving.

Climate ChangeFood and Agriculture

W.Va. National Guard Invests More than $5 Million to Grow Apple Trees on a Mine Site

Roxy ToddNovember 8, 2018

They hope the 250,000 apple trees that will eventually be planted there will bring jobs and help reclaim the land.

EconomyFood and Agriculture

Nobody Likes a Soggy Pumpkin

Amy SiskOctober 19, 2018

This year’s rainy weather has turned some pumpkins to mush. How will farmers fare?

Climate ChangeEconomyFood and Agriculture

Lavender Farming Project Doesn’t Go as Planned

Roxy ToddOctober 5, 2018

A program to retrain veterans and others on how to grow lavender plants on former strip mines has left participants feeling misled and exploited.

EconomyFood and Agriculture

Dozens of Programs at Risk if Farm Bill Expires

Julie GrantSeptember 29, 2018

The massive, 860-billion dollar piece of legislation expires on Sunday. So what does it mean for Pennsylvania farmers?

Food and AgriculturePolitics

The Fruit Forager

Kara HolsoppleSeptember 6, 2018

The author of a new book says it’s time to take food into your own hands. The outdoors is a good place to start.

Food and AgricultureYour Environment Update

Town Raises a Stink Over Factory Hog Farm

Julie GrantJuly 20, 2018

2018 has been a record year for the number of hogs produced in the state. But for some communities, this isn't good news.

Food and AgriculturePollution

Can Pennsylvania Stop This Invasive Threat to Trees and Plants?

Susan PhillipsJuly 13, 2018

The spotted lanternfly has spread to 13 southeastern counties. The rush is on to kill it.

ConservationEconomyFood and Agriculture

What the Farm Bill Could Mean for Conservation Efforts in Pennsylvania

Julie GrantJune 29, 2018

The Farm Bill provides funding for farm projects to protect water quality and creating habitat. The House version of the bill cuts nearly $800 million from these programs over 10 years.

ConservationFood and AgriculturePoliticsWild Pennsylvania

For This Commentator, the Bounty of Mulberry Trees is a Sign of Divine Providence

Jennifer Szweda JordanJune 29, 2018

"A sign that even here, where steel mills once stood, and no matter what damage is being done to the environment right now, nature, for the moment, continues to offer her fruit."

EssayFood and Agriculture