(Satellite Location: Corry) Reimagining Farming in Northwest PA
Reimagining Farming in Northwest PA
The pandemic exposed the vulnerability of our nation's food system, with supply chain issues continuing to cause high prices at the grocery store. The pandemic also served as the basis for a major increase in people seeking rural experiences and a return to self-reliance.
This session will examine the current state of farming and agriculture in the Erie, Warren, and Crawford County area, and share the opportunity for reimagining farming through a community and business support system. Additionally, we will revisit the historical significance of the Corry – Columbus area through the lens of agriculture.
Location: Corry Higher Education Council-- 221 North Center St. Corry, PA 16407.
Date/Time: Tuesday, May 16 at 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE, pre-registration is required
Parking: lot next to and behind building
Julie Zajac, MPH, grew up on the farm that provides the base of operation for 3 PillarZ Farm (3PF), located in Columbus, PA. The values of hard work, perseverance, and life-long learning coupled the experiences of her 30+-year career in healthcare and public health underpin 3PF’s three-pronged mission of cultivating the next generation of farmers, reconnecting people to their food sources, and enhancing the quality of life in NWPA.
Julie knows the value of farming and agriculture as a way of life, and wants to share the family farm to help new farmers realize their goals for themselves and their families. She aims to use her expertise in policy, partnerships, and program evaluation to grow 3PF into an organization that will strengthen the resilience of Northwest Pennsylvania’s food system.
