Growing Warren Ag - Warren County Pennsylvania Agriculture

Helping farmers and consumers respond to the challenges facing agriculture in Warren County Pennsylvania

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Warren Farmers' Market opens June 15

Warren County Farm Market Directory

Maple Syrup - Made in Warren County

IN THE NEWS (from the Times Observer website)

Master Gardeners will present programs at farmers’ market

Instant Aggies: WAEC students immersed in agriculture in mobile lab

Juliette Enfield, Ag educator joins local Extension

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Hatch Run Trail Trek Cancelled
6/11/13 Due to circumstances beyond our control the Warren County Conservation District has reluctantly decided to cancel this year’s 6K Trail Trek previously scheduled for June 29th. Refunds for sponsorships and registrations will be mailed out as soon as possible.
We thank you for the support you have shown for this event and the mission of the Warren County Conservation District.

We take great pride in the encompassing conservation practices exhibited within the boundaries of the Hatch Run Conservation Demonstration Area and we hope you will visit and explore the wonders there.

The area is ideal for hiking, running (of course), bird watching, photography, catch and release fishing, and almost any other outdoor recreation activity you enjoy. The property is open to the public so please feel free to stop over any time.

The pavilion and privy are also available to rent at a modest cost of $25. This location is perfect for family reunions, club picnics, and graduation parties. Reservations need to be made in advance.

Once again we regret the cancellation of our 6K Trail Trek, but we do hope we’ll see you around the property so you can enjoy its scenic beauty and natural wonderment.

The mailing address for the WCCD has changed because of E911 address changes. They have not moved. The new street/mailing address is: 210 North Drive, Suite E, Warren, PA 16365

2012 CONSERVATION FARM OF THE YEAR
4/4/13 Riverview Farms, owned and operated by David and Marjorie Manning, was honored as the 2012 Conservation Farm of the Year. This is an award given annually to a producer or landowner who has shown outstanding efforts to conserve and improve natural resources on an active farm. David and his family have implemented conservation practices on their 450-acre farm such as heavy use area protection, a complete rotational grazing system where all their pigs, chickens and cattle are pastured and raised naturally without hormones, steroids or antibiotics. The Manning family also grows numerous vegetable crops which are sold locally.

In the picture, David Manning and his son accept the award from WCCD Chairman David Miller. Source: Times Observer

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WARREN COUNTY FARM LAND Preservation
The Warren County Commissioners established the Warren County Agricultural Land Preservation Board in order to join statewide efforts to preserve the state’s best, most productive agricultural soils. To learn more about their mission and work, see their program brochure.
Warren County Agricultural Land Preservation brochure (file size 1.3M)

WARREN COUNTY AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES
Ag Resources is the on-line version of Services for Agricultural Producers, a pamphlet produced and sponsored by Penn State Extension - Warren County, Warren County Conservation District, Warren County Farm Bureau, Warren County Commissioners and Natural Resources Conservation Service. It is a directory of agriculture related agencies and organizations providing programs and services of interest to agricultural producers. The pamphlet is also available from any of the sponsoring agencies.

WarrenAg.org is a project of The Future of Warren County Agriculture Task Force - a community-based program supported by Penn State Extension - Warren County to help residents and farmers respond to the challenges facing agriculture in Warren County Pennsylvania. More. . .