Building a resilient local food system in Bucks County, PA |
Our final summer farm tour of the season at Roots to River Farm on 8/6 is sold out! Click here to join the waitlist. If you are registered for the event, please note the schedule change: the tour will start at 6pm, followed by the potluck. |
Farm Tour at Hundred Fruit Farm Recap! |
Blooming Glen Farm Celebrates 20 Years! |
Welcome back to Lorraine's permie corner! Come explore one of the 12 principles of permaculture (spoilers, this month's is "Obtain a Yield") and learn some permie tips to incorporate into your garden! Read more here! |
Plumsteadville Grange Tomato Fest on 8/16 |
Our friends at Plumstadville Grange is holding TOMATO FEST in 8/16 - a full day of tomato-packed fun as we celebrate 300 years of Plumstead Township with family-friendly contests, canning demos, and a delicious farm to table dinner. All centered around the star of the season: TOMATO! Learn more here! |
On July 22, the House Appropriations Committee passed HR 4754, the fiscal year 2026 Interior and Environment Appropriations Act. The bill contains many provisions detrimental to the environment, including sections on pesticide use and "forever chemicals," read more and find out what you can do.
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Natural Ultra-Processed Ingredients? |
Recent news headlines announce campaigns to swap ultra processed ingredients for more “natural” ones in processed foods, for example, President Trump is calling for soda brands to use cane sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup or the FDA approving a natural blue food dye to replace artificial ones. These options sound great but are they really making food healthier? |
Summer Squash and Basil Recipe |
BCFA is the parent organization of the Wrightstown and Doylestown Farmers Markets! Our farmers markets are officially open every Saturday! Doylestown: August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Wrightstown: August 2, 9, 23, 30 (no market 8/16*) *Middletown Grange Fair is from 8/13-17 Come for the food, activities, and music, the markets are always a fun time for all!
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Wrightstown Farmers Market returns to Middletown Grange (576 Penns Park Rd, Newtown, PA 18940) every Saturday from 9am-12pm! Make sure to check WFM channels for the most up to date information: Instagram | Facebook | Website
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Doylestown Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 8am-1pm! Find us at S. Hamilton St between State & Oakland Make sure to check DFM channels for the most up to date information: Instagram | Facebook | Website
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Did you know you can use SNAP benefits at our farmers markets? |
About the Bucks County Foodshed Alliance
BCFA, founded in 2006, works to strengthen our farming economy and improve availability of local, healthy, sustainably grown food by connecting farmers, consumers and other stakeholders in education, government, healthcare and business in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
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