The Hidden Cost of Modern Agriculture: Nutrient-Depleted Soils and Their Impact on Our Food |
In an era of abundant food supply, it's easy to assume we’re well-nourished. Yet beneath the surface of today’s farming practices lies a growing concern: our soil—the very foundation of our food system—is in trouble. As soil health declines, so too does the nutritional value of the food grown in it. Coupled with chemical use and shifts in livestock feeding practices, the implications for human health are significant and far-reaching. Article by Farmer Stephanie Spock of Rolling Hills Farm.
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Welcome to our new newsletter section - each month we will explore one of the 12 principles of permaculture and include some tips to incorporate. What even is permaculture?? Read more here! |
Local Rep Visits Spring Creek Farm |
Your voice matters to our local elected officials. Read about how an email inspired Rep Tim Brennan to visit Spring Creek Farm and learn hands-on about regenerative agriculture. |
Aligning our food choices with our climate goals |
With increasingly extreme weather events, droughts, forest fires and rising sea levels threatening coastal properties and water supplies, concerned citizens wonder what they can do and worry that nothing makes a difference. But one thing we all do every day is make food choices - learn more here!
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Is Butterfly Bush Really That Bad? |
Designed for Nature Garden Tour - 6/14 |
The BUCKS Farm & Garden, in partnership with Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve, presents its annual Garden Tour featuring five Doylestown area residential gardens transitioning to native plantings and creative water management. Buy your tickets today!
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BCFA is the parent organization of the Wrightstown and Doylestown Farmers Markets! Our farmers markets are officially open every Saturday! June 7, 14, 21, and 28 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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