PHP, if you see dead whole trees or trees with rolled, twisted, or cupped leaves [see picture], it may be caused by chemical or herbicide drift. Over 70% of PHP is farmed by large commercial Ag producers with little local regulations and oversight. Unfortunately, the heavy reliance on toxic pesticides, herbicides, and artificial fertilizers affects PHP residents, wildlife, and the landscapes at multiple levels. Drifts can spread in a 1-mile radius . Herbicide-impacted trees.

The PHP Farmers Conference on March 7th was well-attended and full of conversation! Thanks to Marty Travis of Down at the Farm, an aggregated wholesale marketplace. Also, a big thanks to Wand Larry xxx for sharing an international market opportunity in China that is coming up in May!  Please see the links to the contracts and information for both if interested. Produce Safety Alliance [PSA] and ServSafe Training took place Feb. 8th and Feb 21st with the University of IL and