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KIZZLE WITH THE SIZZLE AT THE FARM TO TABLE EXPO

Variety is the spice of life, the saying goes… but if you ask us, it’s Kizzle Foods’ Fiery Hot Smoked Pepper. Or it could be the Garlic and Red Onion Herb Mix. Wait, maybe it’s Garlic Sriracha Sprinkle. Honestly, when the variety of spices come from Kizzle, we live for all of them. Created by the vibrant Ekhoaye Aigbogun, they became a fan favorite at Farmers Markets and food fairs, earning a…

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Black Farmer Fund Community Garden Grants

The Black Farmer Fund has a mission to “nurture Black community wealth & health by investing in Black agricultural systems in the Northeast”,  and they’re currently taking applications for their Community Garden Fund, supporting up to 20 gardens or gardeners with awards of $500. Funds can be used for general business costs, equipment, recurring expenses, etc.  Application is a simple process…

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COMMUNITY CULTURES COMING SOON!

Preserved foods like kimchi, sauerkraut, and pickles of all kinds have been earning well-deserved attention in the past few years, from fine dining establishments embracing their versatility to culinary outlets spotlighting the hottest food crazes. But the truth of the trend is that these fermented products are simple, downhome staples that you can create yourself not only economically, but…

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NEW KEN, NEW MARKET!

Farmers market vendors, there’s a new market on the horizon and they’re taking applications! If you’d like to get in on the ground floor, contact them at downtownkmarkets@gmail.com!

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BARREL & FLOW 5! Applications open, and tickets on sale now!

It’s back, and it’s better than ever… get ready for Barrel & Flow 5! The designation of “#1 Beer Fest in America” would be more than enough to make most creators rest on their laurels, but here that prestigious title barely scratches the surface. Beer, yes, and tons of it, and spirits too, from over a hundred Black-owned and operated breweries and distilleries.  But also music, visual art,…

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EAT PIZZA, GROW PITTSBURGH!

It’s almost February and you deserve a pizza party. And not just any pizza party, but one that serves up the most enticing of slice while assisting one of the most fruitful institutions in town, Grow Pittsburgh.  We think of winter, especially as gardeners, as a dormant season. It’s cold, it’s icy, it’s frequently gray, the ground is hard and frozen. And as with gardening, it can be the same…

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GET READY FOR A FANTASTIC LINEUP OF SPEAKERS AT THE FARM TO TABLE EXPO AT THE HOME & GARDEN SHOW!

Trevor Ring of Community Cultures The Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show returns to the Convention Center from March 7-16th for its 43rd installment, and we’re thrilled to join them again with the Farm to Table Expo! It’s always a great time as we feature growers and purveyors from the Western Pennsylvania area, representing the wealth that this region has to offer. In addition to our dynamic and…

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IT'S CRAPTEKA TIME!

APTEKA is renowned as one of the best restaurants on this side of the state, and rightly so… they consistently create plant-based interpretations of traditional Eastern European dishes with care, invention, and a dedication to working with local farmers that goes beyond sourcing and into collaboration. This commitment to generating plates stellar in savor and faultless in quality has earned them…

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Grow Pittsburgh's Denele Hughson and "Showcasing Excellence in Urban Agriculture" at the PA Farm Show

Grow Pittsburgh represents at the PA Farm Show on Thursday as Executive Director Denele Hughson co-chairs “Showcasing Excellence in Urban Agriculture”.  Along with Dr. Jamie Green, PA Department of Agriculture Eastern Regional Director,  Hughson will lead a full afternoon dedicated to featuring the role of city-centric growing within the state’s farming industry. On the agenda are: Purpose and a…

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Just Harvest's Just Ideas- Moving Forward Together: Federal Fights & State Wins

Just Harvest consistently presents a wide range of programs addressing food equity and the root causes of hunger, including multiple undertakings that provide us the necessary tools to take action on our own. Just IDEAS: A Policy Discussion & Fundraiser Series, is an invaluable resource for anyone who’d like to help, be they seasoned advocate or absolute beginner. The first installment of 2025…

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EYV's Mike Godlewski kicks off Community Kitchen's 2025 Guest Chef Dinner series!

Community Kitchen Pittsburgh’s monthly Guest Chef Dinner series gives their students a chance to shine by working with leaders of some of Pittsburgh’s finest restaurants. This series starts 2025 strong on Tuesday, January 28th, welcoming Mike Godlewski of EYV Restaurant.  Community Kitchen Pittsburgh offers training programs, transitional employment opportunities, apprenticeships, and job…

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PA PREFERRED CULINARY CONNECTION STAGE AT THE 2025 PA FARM SHOW

One of the most entertaining and accessible components of the PA Farm Show is the PA Preferred Culinary Connection Stage.  Created by the PA Department of Agriculture to shine a spotlight on food and agricultural products grown, produced, and processed in this state, PA Preferred is an invaluable resource for farmers and agribusinesses. Their Farm Show presence illustrates how delicious what’s…

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WELCOME THE NEW YEAR WITH THE 2025 FARM SHOW!

The 2025 PA Farm Show is a great way to get the year started. The largest indoor agricultural exposition under one roof in the United States, it’s an exemplary demonstration of the diversity of agricultural businesses in Pennsylvania.  Running through January 11th, it offers a wealth of education and entertainment with hundreds of vendors and thousands of exhibitors representing the…

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PRESENTS AND PRESENCE

Down to the wire for Christmas Day giving and just remember someone you can’t believe you forgot? No worries! Not only is a slew of options available right at your fingertips through the glorious Internet (thanks, Hedy Lamarr!), but they’re the kind of gift we love best- experiences  rather than objects. Check out these memory-making selections, and tell the recipients how happy you are to…

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GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR SCHOOLS FOR DAIRY FARM VISITS

Do you have a student attending a school enrolled in the Discover Dairy or Adopt a Cow program? Know a teacher or employee of an establishment that participates? They could be the recipient of a grant of up to $500, instituted to support field trips visiting local dairy farms.  A total of eighty grants are available, and can be utilized for things like transportation expenses, fees for touring…

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THE GIFT OF A GOOD READ!

No matter what the corporate capitalist machine is trying to tell you, there’s still plenty of time to shop for holiday presents- an entire 13 days remain until the largest gift giving holiday in the world. Don’t let advertising screaming that it’s the last minute force you into big box stores in a buying panic because you’ve been guilt tripped into believing you haven’t done your job.  One…

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ON GIVING TUESDAY, CONSIDER THESE ORGANIZATIONS

Giving Tuesday is a global movement of generosity, balancing the acquisitive consumerism of Black Sunday and Cyber Monday with a day meant not to pursue material things, but to champion actions and ideas through the support of organizations working for good.  There is no lack of worthy recipients, with tons of locally-based initiatives making the world a better place through a diverse array of…