Dear Supporter,

Every year Bucks County Foodshed Alliance (BCFA) sends an annual appeal to you, our supporters, asking for funding for our education, connection, and collaboration about our local food systems.  This year our annual appeal is focused primarily on giving back to our small farmers. Our goal is to raise $15,000 by the end of 2018.

Our Bucks County farmers need our help. These farmers provide our community with direct access to fresh, safe, and nutrient dense food. 

Learn how to make and ferment this traditional Korean dish. Recipe courtesy of Sunghee Kim.

Sourcing sustainable food is a great way to lower your impact on the environment, but homes are still using an average of 901 kilowatt hours of energy a month. A third of this power comes from the kitchen in the storage, preparation, cooking and disposing of food. If you really want to move towards a green way of life, then you need to consider how much energy you are using in order to consume your food. Here are a few tips to help you move through each section of the kitchen and create a sustainable cooking environment.

Saturday, September 22

9 am - 1 pm

Sustainable Food Will Improve Your Complexion

Fruit and vegetables which are grown sustainably have high nutritional quality, according to Sciencedirect.com, and their dense nutrient content will improve your complexion. There are 15 CSA farms in Bucks County, so there are great places to source out pure and healthy produce that will make your skin glow. When you choose sustainable food from hard-working and dedicated Bucks County farmers, you’ll access a plethora of nutrients, such as vitamin C, vitamin D and antioxidants. These nutrients are known to improve the look and feel of skin. While all sustainable food isn’t certified organic, a lot of it is and this is the type of sustainable food that you should look for. Choosing sustainable, organic sweet potatoes, dried Shiitake mushrooms and tomatoes will make it easier to enjoy a glowing complexion.

Wrightstown Farmers Market 

Tomato Tasting Day

August 25 

Wrightstown Farmers Market 

Saturday, August 18

Market Demo and Children's Book Author

Thank you Brett of Bedminster Orchard!
And thank you for attending the tour!

On August 1st we visited Bedminster Orchard in Perkasie on the 2018 Farm Tour series. We learned so much from Brett.

Here are some of the highlights...

Thank you Brad & Ailsa of Love Grows!
And thank you for attending the tour!

On July 6th we visited Love Grows in Morrisville on the 2018 Farm Tour series. We learned so much from Brad and Ailsa.

Here are some of the highlights...

While 87% of travelers value sustainability, only 39% confirm that they achieve this ideal. One of the best places to start for eco-friendly wanderers is with your food intake. The production and transportation of food can have a massive impact on the environment, yet it is an essential part of everyday life. While the changes you make may seem small, they will add up to something much bigger. So if you’re planning on making your way across foreign lands, follow the tips below to eating sustainably. This will allow you to travel guilt-free and minimize negative impacts on the natural world. Through buying local and seasonal food, you can move towards sustainable eating when abroad.