Meeting Series 2009-2010


Meetings of The Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture convene at 12:15 P.M. in the Library Lounge of the Union League at 140 South Broad Street in Philadelphia, PA. Detailed information about field trips may be secured from the Secretary.

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September 3, 2009

“GLEANING – AGRICULTURE AND THE POOR – PHILABUNDANCE

Bill Clark, President, CEO Philabundence

Biographical Sketch | Presentation Summary


October 1, 2009

FIELD TRIP –

JOEL JURGIELEWICZ & SON DUCK FARM, SHARTLESVILLE, PA

Newsletter Volume 11, Issue 3


November 5, 2009

“COMING HOME TO ROOST: THE STORY OF CHICKENS”

Bob Sheasley, Lilyfield Farm, Worcester, PA

Biographical Sketch | Presentation Summary


December 3, 2009

“WEAVER’S WAY FARMING PROJECTS: A DISCUSSION OF SMALL FARMING TECHNIQUES”

David Zelov, Philadelphia, PA

Biographical Sketch | Presentation Summary


January 7, 2010

“PASS ON THE GIFT: LIVELIHOOD IMPROVEMENT THROUGH LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT”

Terry Wollen, Director, Livestock Advocacy, Heifer International

Biographical Sketch | Presentation Summary


February 4, 2010

“SALMONELLA AND THE PENNSYLVANIA POULTRY INDUSTRY”

Shelly Rankin, University of Pennsylvania

Biographical Sketch | Presentation Summary


March 4, 2010

"The Greater Philadelphia Food System Plan"

Amanda Wagner, Food Systems Associate, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission

Presentation Summary


April 1, 2010

"Niche Marketing of Fresh Product: Organic vs. Locally Grown"

Ferdinand F. Wirth, St. Joseph’s University

Biographical Sketch | Presentation Summary


May 6, 2010

"Making Sure Pennsylvania Agriculture Remains Viable"

Russell C. Redding, Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture

Biographical Sketch | Presentation Summary


June 3, 2010

“GENTLEMEN’S SOCIETIES AND COUNTY FAIRS: CONFLICTING VISIONS IN THE EARLY SPONSORSHIP OF SCIENTIFIC AGRICULTURE”

Mary Summer, University of Pennsylvania

Biographical Sketch | Presentation Summary

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