As a food systems professional, Pasa Sustainable Agriculture has been on my radar as a leader in this space since I began my work with Growing Roots Partners six years ago. When I was first starting out, Pasa became a “North Star” for me, an example of the kind of impact I hoped to have […]

On April 30, the House of Representatives passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act (FFNSA) of 2026, moving the nation one step closer to a new farm bill. The bill was passed by a vote of 224-200, with fourteen Democrats joining all but three Republicans in voting for the bill’s passage. The House vote […]

Celebrating 10 years of community science at Pasa Inspired by questions from farmers in our community, Pasa Sustainable Agriculture launched its first community science research project—the Soil Health Benchmark Study—10 years ago, with data from 12 farms in Pennsylvania. Since then, more than 300 farmers have collaborated in research on soil health, financial health, and […]

Each year, we honor farmer, community, and business leaders who serve as examples for advancing sustainable agriculture through innovation and collaboration. In addition, this year we recognize two lifetime service awards.