Tag: Pasa
Pittsburgher Highland Farm gets tree plantings through Pasa’s agroforestry program
Cows need shade, too. That's one of the reasons why farmer Mark Harvey Smith decided to implement agroforestry practices on his 142-acre Pittsburgher Highland Farm in Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania. With the help of Pasa Sustainable Agriculture and the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, Smith recently had 300 to 400 trees and shrubs planted on his farm for silvopasture and a riparian buffer.
Pasa Conference highlights the past and future of trees in agriculture
Trees + fields = the future of farming? Yes, we know your grandpa spent years clearing trees out of his fields, but hear us out. The 2026 Pasa Sustainable Agriculture Conference focused on the benefits of implementing the ancient practice of agroforestry and tree hay on the farm.
Judge rules Trump cannot freeze Congress-approved funds
A federal judge ruled Trump can't freeze congressionally approved funds, impacting childcare, law enforcement, healthcare and vital agriculture programs.
Cold shoulder: With funding frozen, ag conservation projects hang in balance
USDA funding freeze leaves farmers without promised reimbursements, risking conservation projects. A partial thaw offers hope, but uncertainty remains.
