Don Kretschmann will be presenting on sustainable agriculture and talking about good and bad gardening habits.
Don and Becky Kretschmann were some of the first organic growers in Western PA. Their farm has provided Pittsburgh area customers with local, organically grown produce, fruits, and meats since 1971. For over 40 years they have grown strictly organically and are certified organic with Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA). They market through an efficient CSA (Community Sponsored Agriculture) operation and a few wholesale sellers, offering a weekly selection of produce to members from June to Thanksgiving.
They were amongst the original members of the Pennsylvania Association of Sustainable Agriculture (PASA), which is now the largest statewide, member-based sustainable farming organization in the United States. They attended the very beginning annual PASA conferences, an event which has blossomed into the largest sustainable agricultural annual meeting in the nation! The Kretschmanns have remained actively involved in this organization since its inception, with Don serving on the board of directors for the maximum number years allowed by term limits and giving numerous presentations, workshops, and farm tours over the years. In 2013, the Kretschmanns were the recipients of the Sustainable Agriculture Leadership Award given annually by PASA in recognition of their efforts as leaders in sustainable agriculture for over 40 years. Don and Becky both strongly believe in giving back to the sustainable agriculture community by being highly involved at the statewide, national, and international levels. For more information - http://kretschmannfarm.com
