South Central Region

PASA's South Central Region includes the following counties: Adams, Blair, Bedford, Cambria, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lebanon, Mifflin, Perry, Snyder and York.

Upcoming Events:

Please check again for future event postings.

To learn more about events in this region, please contact our PASA member volunteer regional coordinator: Jenn Halpin
717-243-5996 - halpinj@dickinson.edu

Recent Past Events:
Saturday, October 29^th, 2011
PASA Member Farm Tour and Potluck at Oyler’s Organic Farms
2-6pm, Oyler’s Organic Farms in Biglerville, PA (Adams Co.)
Come join the Oyler family in south central PA at their 360 acre certified organic farm.  They grow organic apples, organic peaches, and have grass-fed Devon and Red Angus beef cattle.  The tour will include a stop at their new infrastructure which is currently being constructed.  A potluck will follow the tour. 

RSVP by October 25^th to the Oyler family at 717-677-8411 or wjoyler@superpa.net
Please bring a dish to share!

PASA Member Regional Discussion Group Information

PASA members in the South Central region can also join their regional discussion group by sending an email to this address: PASAsouthcentral-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

Regional Advisory Committee Service Description
Consider volunteering to be on the South Central Regional Advisory Committee

PASA's strength as an organization benefits tremendously from having member-based Regional Advisory Committees (RAC) actively engaged in our four membership regions (North Central, Southeast, South Central and Western).

The role of the Advisory Committee is to provide support and guidance for PASA programs on a local level in coordination with PASA's regional office staff (currently Southeast & Western) or the Headquarters office in Centre County. Advisory committees help strengthen current programs, as well as aid in development of strategic initiatives for long-term planning.

A successful RAC depends upon volunteer members working to provide:
• Assistance in growing & retaining PASA memberships
• Coordination of networking (ex: potlucks, informal farm gatherings) & local/regional educational events
• Continuity by serving a one-year term & attendance at 2 regional meetings annually
• Volunteer PASA representation at local events
• Identification of members in the region interested in serving on the PASA Board of Directors
• Promotion of PASA fee-based programs; including Farm-Based Education, Buy Fresh Buy Local & Good Food Neighborhood, Farming for the Future conference & Sustainable Certification
In regions where PASA does not currently have an office, the RAC will elect a regional contact person. This person will serve as the coordinator for the committee helping to direct RAC efforts as a whole.

As PASA's membership grows, the role of the Regional Advisory Committee takes on even greater importance, providing a critical link between PASA's governing Board of Directors, staff, our diverse membership, and the potential audience for new members.

We hope you will embrace the opportunity to get involved. Your initiative and insights add greatly to PASA's presence and ultimately to our success in "farming for the future."