Good afternoon, everyone! Thank you for being supportive of BMA's Agriculture department. Our harvesting season is really doing well. we are happy to see our cucumbers and zucchini looking really good. We also have been busy setting up for the markets in Reading, Pa. On Tuesdays, we set up at the Penn State St. Joseph Hospital on the corner of Walnut and Reed St. from 11am-2pm. On Thursdays, we set up on the corner of 4th & Penn Street in Reading from 10am-2pm. If you ever want to see us on those days, please check up our farm. You can also ask about how to fill your own prepaid box on our stand. Would you like to fill your CSA box straight from our farmstand? Please send questions to my inbox at chouston@bma.us. Thank you for your support and enjoy your box!
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Farm Happenings for July 17, 2020
About the farm
Founded in 1955, agriculture was a key component of Blue Mountain Academy school program. BMA operated a farm and dairy through the mid-90’s when it shut its farm down due to financial difficulties. In 2012, the school board voted to return to its roots and restart its agriculture program. Starting with a couple of greenhouses and a small vegetable garden, this program has expanded to include, laying hens, approximately 3 acres of veggie gardens, berries, herbs, orchards, herbs, bees, hay, and grain crops. In 2017 a portion of the farm became certified organic, and in 2019 the remaining fields were certified as well.
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