Building a resilient local food system in Bucks County

September Newsletter

 
 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

2nd Annual Wrightstown Farmers Market Farm to Chef Fundraiser

SUNDAY September 7, 2025 (updated date!)

Tickets & More Info

 

NEWS & ON THE BLOG:

All About Pawpaws

It is just about pawpaw season - come learn about this special, amazing and lovable native tree, with an edible fruit. I traveled to a secret pawpaw grove to ask a pawpaw some questions. Read all about pawpaws here! 

 

Farm Tour Re-cap at Roots to River Farm

Community, good food, good vibes, and healthy soil grow abundantly at Roots to River Farm in Solebury. This once conventionally farmed land has been transformed into a lush and productive place under the care of Farmer Malaika Spencer. Join our final farm tour re-cap!

 

Permaculture Corner!

Welcome back to Lorraine's permie corner! Come explore one of the 12 principles of permaculture (spoilers, this month's is "Apply self-regulation & accept feedback") and learn some permie tips to incorporate into your garden! Read more here!

 

Don't Tidy Your Garden!

The urge to clean up your garden may be strong but RESIST! Leaving your yard looking “untidy” in the fall and winter isn’t neglect but respect for nature. Ignoring fall garden chores benefits wildlife and soil health, read why here.

 

Local Back to School Recipe Ideas

I am the mom of two elementary-aged children who are headed back to school. Meals with local produce are very important to me but it gets harder to incorporate once they go back to school! I have found some ideas and meal prep hacks that keep our local ingredients included in our lunches and snacks.

 

 

Roasted Italian Potato Salad Recipe

It's potato season! This vegan recipe is easy, flavorful and delicious! This recipe is thanks to Chef Christina Pirello, a local food fan, celebrity chef, and guest chef at Wrightstown Farmers Market. Get recipe here!

 
 
 

FARMERS MARKET CORNER

BCFA is the parent organization of the Wrightstown and Doylestown Farmers Markets! Our farmers markets are officially open every Saturday!

 

Doylestown: September 13, 20, 27 (no market 9/6*)

Wrightstown: September 6, 13, 20, 27

*Doylestown Arts Festival is 9/6-7, no market

 

Come for the food, activities, and music, the markets are always a fun time for all!

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

 
 

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

Did you know you can use SNAP benefits at our farmers markets? You SNAP, we match!

 

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. 

Sent by Bucks County Foodshed Alliance Inc

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