Western Region

Welcome to PASA's Western Region

The Western Regional office was established to serve our vibrant membership in 19 counties of Western Pennsylvania, including: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Clarion, Crawford, Erie, Fayette, Forest, Greene, Indiana, Jefferson, Lawrence, Mercer, Somerset, Venango, Warren, Washington, and Westmoreland.  The Western Regional office also partners with other organizations to connect with and serve our loyal PASA members just across the state line in Ohio and West Virginia.

If you’re not already involved, we invite you to add your time, talent, and energy to PASA’s many efforts in this region.  We currently number over 1,000 western PA members including farmers, families, students, universities, nonprofit organizations, and businesses.

Browse through our upcoming Master Classes and Field Days, and other events in the region!  Click the links for program details and registration information.  Also scroll down to read more about Buy Fresh Buy Local, and other online resources for the region.

Upcoming PASA Western Regional Programs

PASA EVENTS

Marcellus Shale Choices Workshops in Lawrence County:

• Building Skills in Communication and Engagement on Marcellus Shale Gas Issues: February 16
• Marcellus Stewardship Project: Building Skills in Visual Assessment and Advocacy: March 8

• PASA Membership Meeting and Potluck, Erie Co.: March 10
• Beginning Farmer Workshop with Penn State Extension Mercer County and FarmLink: March 23

PASA Master Classes in the Region

• Backyard & Small Flock Chicken Health and Care: March 3
• Introduction to Growing Shitake Mushrooms, Allegheny Co.: April 14
• Growing Salad Mix in the Greenhouse and Grafting Tomatoes to Increase Yield: Innovative Vegetable Production Practices at Who Cooks for You Farm: May 8
• Exploring What Works and Opportunities for Change on a Pasture-Based Livestock Farm: June 23

Other Regional Events and Programs

• Local Food Showcase: March 20
• Farm to Table Conference: March 23

Western Regional Advisory Committee- Join us!

• Volunteer with the 2012 PASA Western Regional Advisory Committee! Interest Form Deadline Feb.17

Buy Fresh Buy Local Program

• 2011 Western PA CSA Directory

Regional Fact Sheets and Resources

• 2011 Regional Shared Commercial Kitchen Roundtable Presentations 

• Beginning Farmer On-line Resources
  

• 2007 Regional Food Infrastructure Report


• PASA Farm to School Fact Sheet


• PASA Community Kitchens Fact Sheet


• PASA Farmers Market Management Resource Sheet


• localfoodsystems.org: A networking site


• PASA Business Planning Resources


• Local Food Policy Councils Annotated Bibliography


• Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Gleaning Program

Let's Work Together!

For more information contact:

Western Regional Office    

Physical Address:
6035 Ridge Rd.
Richland Township, PA 15044

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 116
Bakerstown, PA 15007

Phone: 412-365-2985
                                                                                                                                   

Member Services Manager
Leah Smith
leah@pasafarming.org

Program Assistant and Buy Fresh Buy Local Coordinator               
Alissa Matthews                                
alissa@pasafarming.org