The spotted lanternfly, a species native to Asia, was first discovered in Berks County in 2014. In that first year, scientific models predicted that the lanternfly wouldn’t survive the state... Read more
One delicious Red apple – the top of the crop, the go-to apple. Well, no more. The most popular variety of apple is no longer the Red Delicious. It’s now the Gala apple. U.S. gro... Read more
A new variety of tick was confirmed on a wild deer in Centre County recently, and the Department of Agriculture is encouraging people to take precautions to protect themselves, as well as li... Read more
While it isn’t a happy occurrence when someone ‘gets your goat,’ there are a lot of municipalities quite pleased with the goats that are manicuring portions of their proper... Read more
Montgomery County has added another farm to its growing list of farms permanently preserved under the Montgomery County Farmland Preservation Program. The first farm to be preserved from the... Read more
Today is National Strawberry Day. The most likely origin for the heart shaped fruit’s name is that it came about from the leaves that the plant would drop off that would become “strewn” abou... Read more
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) is encouraging visitors and residents to attend this year’s annual Philadelphia Flower Show, and they want everyone to use SEPTA to ge... Read more
One Montgomery County farm is determined to keep the vision of the former General Manager and President of Basketball Operations of Philadelphia 76ers, Sam Hinkie alive, writes Darryn Albert... Read more
Farms are not only an important part of the culture, history, and beauty of Montgomery County. They are a crucial part of its economy. Farmers provide fresh and healthy food for the more tha... Read more
Montgomery County farmers have high hopes for a new app being developed by the Department of Dairy Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, writes Tim Morrissey for The Post. The goa... Read more
