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According to new data, the US is in a steep decline of food enjoyment-which has impacts on health. Enjoying your food is key to other aspects of good, happy living, but fewer people are eating in a way they consider healthy-and they don’t like it. phillytrib.com/news/health/th…?

Nice Roots Farm is where Share Foods grows fresh fruits and vegetables that they donate to the community, affiliated pantries & mutual aid networks. The farm also serves as an agriculture demo and educational space for the community. sharefoodprogram.org/get-involved/f…

Join Phila Society for Promoting Agriculture's Virtual Talk “Food Safety-The Wawa Way”. Thur. Feb 6. 1-2:30 pm. Wawa is one of the largest food retailers in the region. This program speaks to its Quality Food Beliefs and how they are applied. To register pspaonline.com/events/food-sa…

Are you curious about We Walk PHL? This free, fun program is for anyone interested in staying active, spending time in Philly parks, and connecting with neighbors. We are hosting 30-minute virtual drop-in info sessions. Join us to learn more. myphillypark.org/bl_events/we-w…

Beauty & Health Equity "The Hidden Costs of Beauty". A Clean Water Action Web exploring the toxic health risks of beauty products, the undue impact on women of color, Eurocentric beauty standards & strategies for advocating safer practices. 2/3/25 @ 6pm act.cleanwater.org/page/163836/su…

Tips for Beginners and Experienced Gardeners. Creating a list of what you want to do in the garden for the coming year is a great wintertime activity. Click the link for a few ideas you might want to consider for the new year. phsonline.org/for-gardeners/…?

Enroll today in the Why Not Prosper Phlebotomy Technician Certificate Course! why-not-prosper.org/workforce-acad…

Friday 1/17 is part 1 of 4 in an Agricultural Innovation series for ag-related biz. Farmers, food processors, farmers’ markets, restaurants, retail and wholesale food entities, food trucks, and agritourism businesses will find it especially beneficial. pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events?centeri…

Building Your Best Business Plan. 1/16/25 12-12:45 pm. Are you a farmer or food business owner starting or expanding a new enterprise? Participants will explore how a well-crafted business plan can enhance marketing and management practices. It's virtual! web.cvent.com/event/6048ebf2…

Farm Taxes: Recordkeeping Practices. 1/7/25 12-1:00pm. In this informative session, you’ll learn effective record-keeping practices to reduce stress and improve the accuracy of your financial reporting for the upcoming tax season. A fee free event. web.cvent.com/event/4746fa21…

Come Grow With Us: Winter Sowing and Harmful Plants Virtual webinar Jan 11, 2025, 8:50am-12:00pm. This year’s program focuses on practical methods for winter gardening, and the importance of incorporating native plants to support local insect populations. web.cvent.com/event/9eef8f59…

Dec 16th marked the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)! The goal of the nation’s first comprehensive drinking water law was to reduce risks to public health from drinking water. cleanwater.org/2024/12/16/saf…

The City of Philadelphia has launched Philly Stat 360, a new website designed to increase transparency and accountability by tracking and sharing how well this City is performing. philly-stat-360.phila.gov

Join PSPA for a Virtual Lecture about Organic Agriculture in the Delaware Valley on 1/9/25 at 1:00 pm. This program will survey current practices & anticipate what the future will bring to PA farmers. To Register, contact pspaonline@gmail.com with your name, affiliation & email.

Become a PHS Tree Tender This Year! Winter Online Training Starts 1/15/25 Session 1: Jan 15, 6 - 8:30 pm Session 2: Jan 22, 6 - 8:30 pm Session 3: Jan 29, 6 - 8:30 pm Cost: Sliding scale, recommended $40 for more info Contact trees@pennhort.org  phsonline.org/events/winter-…

Pennsylvania Currents | Winter 2024Greening Philadelphia -Clean Water Action is part of the Resilient Community Stormwater Initiative (RCSI) addressing stormwater issues by transforming vacant properties and impervious surfaces into green spaces... #philly" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">cleanwater.org/publications/p…

Clean Air Council’s Plastic-Free Holiday Guide If you put up a Christmas tree, it can be hard to decide which to buy, plastic or real. Nearly 90% of fake plastic trees are shipped from China, producing larger amounts of carbon than the buyer intended. cleanair.org/plastic-free-h…

The Chesapeake Bay Trust Mid-Atlantic Environmental Justice Fund is now open! The Fund promotes the long-term benefits of healthy community forests including improving air and water quality, enhancing public health, and supporting local economies. cbtrust.org/grants/maejf/

Join Sacred Vice Brewing & NSNP for an official tapping of our collaboration beer, ¡EN LA MÍA! - a winter lager with a mission. Let’s share food, music, and moments as a community to honor what NSNP has built and ensure its future reminds us why NSNP matters.

Farm-to-School: A Grower’s Guide Tue, 1/21/25 1–2 pm • Join us for a virtual learning session and get practical tips for selling your farm’s products to schools. We’ll present key takeaways, grant opportunities, and resources. pasa.tfaforms.net/1517