Edible PA

Recently, I learned some very interesting facts about the fine state of Pennsylvania, and all it has to offer by way of the many farms and small businesses that contribute a lot to the local economy. When many people think of Pittsburgh, they still picture a dreary, dirty city where buildings are covered in soot. Yes, the city was put on the map because of Carnegie and steel, but Pittsburgh has become one of the cleanest, most livable cities today. Much of the state is beautiful farm country, complete with rolling hills, grazing cattle and old, but well loved barns.


Canadian geese on a farm in the Laurel Highlands of PA

Here are some fun (and educational!) facts that I got from the PA Preferred Department of Agriculture site:

- Pennsylvania has a total of 58,105 farms
- The Christmas tree is the state's largest farm product
- 82 million pounds of pumpkins are grown in the state each year
- Hanover, PA is considered the "Snack Capital of the World," since it's home to Snyder's of Hanover

There is a great emphasis placed on supporting our local farmers and small businesses in general, which I think is something unique and admirable about Pennsylvania. We feel very lucky that were able to start our business here!