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Food21 in the News

March 3, 2025

Derry farmer joins board of directors at food-centered nonprofit

Derry Township farmer Rick Ebert has joined the board of directors at Food21, a Pittsburgh-area nonprofit that works to create sustainable jobs, economic opportunity and access to nutrition by converting undervalued community assets into food-centered ventures.

Derry farmer joins board of directors at food-centered nonprofit

March 4, 2025

Alum Alex Firestine is Pitt’s first Luce scholar

Firestine, the first Pitt student to be named a George J. Mitchell Scholar in 2024, is now the first Pitt graduate to join the Luce Scholars Program, a yearlong opportunity for emerging leaders to live and work in Asia. He will begin the program in June.

Alum Alex Firestine is Pitt’s first Luce scholar

March 4, 2025

Derry Township Farmer Helping to Guide Food21

A Derry Township farmer is now helping to guide Food21, a nonprofit that focuses on economic opportunity and nutrition access.

Derry Township Farmer Helping to Guide Food21

June 19, 2025

Food21 trumpets the power of Allegheny County’s local food economy

Joe Bute came to Pittsburgh from Chicago, but has been here long enough to witness many changes.

For one thing, he has seen the renaissance of Lawrenceville as both a food hub and a desirable place to live. These factors are not unrelated, he feels.

Food21 trumpets the power of Allegheny County’s local food economy

January 21, 2025

Threadbare hard cider, Goat Rodeo cheese and Allegheny Mountain Malt barley win at Pa. Farm Show

Three Western Pennsylvania producers of cider, cheese and barley earned top honors earlier this month at the 2025 Pennsylvania Farm Show.

Threadbare hard cider, Goat Rodeo cheese and Allegheny Mountain Malt barley win at Pa. Farm Show

January 11, 2025

Crabtree, Hempfield, Unity farmers among medal winners feted at Pa. Farm Show

A Westmoreland County farming collective has the best barley in the state, according to the judges at the Pennsylvania Farm Show.

Crabtree, Hempfield, Unity farmers among medal winners feted at Pa. Farm Show

January 9, 2025

Allegheny Mountain Malt Wins Farm Show Prize

Barley grown in the Laurel Highlands for Allegheny Mountain Malt has won the blue-ribbon prize in the Corn and Small Grains category at the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg. Allegheny Mountain Malt is a project of Food21 of Pennsylvania.

Allegheny Mountain Malt Wins Farm Show Prize

October 7, 2024

People on the Move

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People on the Move

October 2, 2024

More beers brewed with grain grown in Crabtree, Hempfield, New Alexandria and Unity

Vince Mangini’s goal in starting Allegheny Mountain Malt has always been to shorten the supply chain for local beer brewers and farmers.

More beers brewed with grain grown in Crabtree, Hempfield, New Alexandria and Unity

September 23, 2024

Allegheny Mountain Malt Adds Brooks as Director of Business Development

In response to increased demand, Allegheny Mountain Malt is pleased to welcome Taiece Brooks as its new Director of Business Development.

Allegheny Mountain Malt Adds Brooks as Director of Business Development

January 7, 2024

(Part 1) Celebration Hall with Food21 and Larimer Consensus Group

With Lisa Smith

(Part 1) Celebration Hall with Food21 and Larimer Consensus Group

January 7, 2024

(Part 2) Celebration Hall with Food21, Catapult Culinary Pittsburgh and Flourishing Communities

With Lisa Smith

(Part 2) Celebration Hall with Food21, Catapult Culinary Pittsburgh and Flourishing Communities

June 4, 2024

Windy Bridges, Allegheny Mountain Malt to Produce Festival Brew

Allegheny Mountain Malt and Windy Bridges Brew LLC have announced that they will collaborate on producing a beer for the upcoming Barrel & Flow Fest. The two-time “#1 beer festival” in America according to US News voters will be held at The Stacks at 3 Crossings in Pittsburgh on Saturday, August 10.

Windy Bridges, Allegheny Mountain Malt to Produce Festival Brew

August 5, 2024

Pittsburgh’s Barrel & Flow Fest Is More Than a Beer Bash

The event, which takes place Aug. 10 in the Strip District, is a celebration of Black culture and creativity.

Pittsburgh’s Barrel & Flow Fest Is More Than a Beer Bash

December 6, 2023

Vince Mangini: Local farm-brewer collaboration makes Pittsburgh beer better

Brewers prefer to use local ingredients whenever possible, but local ingredients for making beer are hard to find in a place like western Pennsylvania. That includes the preferred main ingredient, malted barley, sometimes called malt.

Vince Mangini: Local farm-brewer collaboration makes Pittsburgh beer better

December 1, 2023

Old school building in Larimer to be transformed into community event space

For 50 years, an old school building sat empty, but now it will be transformed into a new community event space, the Celebration Hall of Larimer.

The inside of the old Larimer School had boarded windows, a decaying roof, and overgrown landscaping outside.

“The auditorium, and theatre were a mess, it was a great hang-out for pigeons,” said Joe Bute, the president of Food21, and community partner.

Old school building in Larimer to be transformed into community event space

November 14, 2023

From vacant school to vibrant event center: the Celebration Hall of Larimer is taking the neighborhood beyond survival mode

In community development, the focus is typically on fixing the essential things like crime, housing, main streets, or infrastructure. A topic like joy rarely enters the discussion.

From vacant school to vibrant event center: the Celebration Hall of Larimer is taking the neighborhood beyond survival mode

October 12, 2023

Food21 Builds Biodigestor in Indiana County

Food21 creates a measurable impact on the food economy of western Pennsylvania and the surrounding area. It focuses on improving local and regional food economies' design, operation, regulation, and funding to achieve this.

Food21 Builds Biodigestor in Indiana County

September 18, 2023

How an Indiana County Biodigestor could turn manure to gas to the real cash cow

Read more at Post-Gazette.com

How an Indiana County Biodigestor could turn manure to gas to the real cash cow

August 28, 2023

Pittsburgh Brewing Releases “Harvest PA” Helles Lager

“With a team of experts from agronomy, agriculture, malting, brewing and marketing,” said Vince Mangini, Food21 Value Center Manager, “Harvest PA leverages our region’s assets, both human and economic, in a sustainable way.”

Pittsburgh Brewing Releases “Harvest PA” Helles Lager

August 28, 2023

Pittsburgh Brewing Partners With Giant Eagle On “Harvest PA” Helles Lager

Pittsburgh Brewing Company, in the wake of its popular summer release of Iron City Turner’s Ic’d Tea, has announced another local collaboration to produce Harvest PA Helles Lager. In a joint effort with Giant Eagle and Food21, Harvest PA is made with Pennsylvania-grown and produced Allegheny Mountain Malt and with Pennsylvania hops.

Pittsburgh Brewing Partners With Giant Eagle On “Harvest PA” Helles Lager

August 28, 2023

Pittsburgh Brewing partners with Giant Eagle and Food21 to make new beer

PA Helles Lager will use Allegheny Mountain Malt and Pennsylvania hops.

Pittsburgh Brewing partners with Giant Eagle and Food21 to make new beer

August 25, 2023

Work continues above and below ground of biomethane processor

Work is continuing above and under ground on the biomethane digestor, or processor, Air Liquide Advanced Technologies U.S. LLC plans for the 119 Business Park in Center Township, and could have in operation sometime next year.

 Work continues above and below ground of biomethane processor

July 26, 2023

If you want real, local beer, use local ingredients, says Allegheny Mountain Malt

Read more at Post-Gazette.com

If you want real, local beer, use local ingredients, says Allegheny Mountain Malt

July 17, 2023

Food21 Value Center Launches Allegheny Mountain Malt

Food21 of Pennsylvania, as a result of its successful Farm to Tap project, has launched a regional malted barley branded as Allegheny Mountain Malt.

Food21 Value Center Launches Allegheny Mountain Malt

May 14, 2023

Our Region's Business

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Our Region's Business

March 6, 2023

Regional food nonprofit announces Broadhurst and Baker to join the board

Regional nonprofit launched in 2019 to focus on market-based strategies to grow food economy in western Pennsylvania announces CEOs of Eat'n Park and 5 Generations Bakers to join board.

Regional food nonprofit announces Broadhurst and Baker to join the board

December 30, 2022

Partnership Plans to Make Pennsylvania a Beef Leader

A partnership between a beef management company and a nonprofit aims to lessen risk for farmers and redefine the beef industry in Pennsylvania.

Keystone Farm Future and Food21 reached an agreement in early December to expand opportunities for farmers interested in transitioning to beef production while providing supermarkets with a secure supply of a quality product.

Partnership Plans to Make Pennsylvania a Beef Leader

Barley or Bust: from Farm to Tap in Pennsylvania

Almost as soon as humans became sentient beings, they began learning how to make alcohol. While it may have been discovered by accident, as early as 10 million years ago, homo sapiens found that rotten fruit had a bit of a “kick.”

 Barley or Bust: from Farm to Tap in Pennsylvania

July 16, 2023

Food as a community development tool: how Food21 is working to create a resilient food economy in Larimer and beyond

Joe Bute is on an ambitious mission to transform Pittsburgh’s economy. Not through the now-preferred route of “eds and meds,” but rather, through something a little more tangible and familiar to us all—food.

Food as a community development tool: how Food21 is working to create a resilient food economy in Larimer and beyond

December 1, 2022

Food21 Receives PLCB Grant to Launch Allegheny Mountain Malt Grant

Food21 of Pennsylvania has been awarded one of 21 grants from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board aimed at increasing the production of Pennsylvania-made beers and promoting the craft beer industry.

Food21 Receives PLCB Grant to Launch Allegheny Mountain Malt Grant

October 20, 2022

PA Awards $1.78 Million in Grants for Producing, Promoting Pennsylvania Beers and Wines

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) approved grants totaling $1,788,924 for 21 projects to increase the production of Pennsylvania-made malt and brewed beverages and enhance the Pennsylvania beer industry through promotion, marketing, and research-based programs and projects, and to enhance the Pennsylvania wine industry and increase production of Pennsylvania-made wines.

PA Awards $1.78 Million in Grants for Producing, Promoting Pennsylvania Beers and Wines

August 15, 2022

Journal of Environmental and Public Health, August 15, 2022: Food Security as Ethics and Social Responsibility: An Application of the Food Abundance Index in an Urban Setting

High levels of food insecurity signal the presence of disparities and inequities in local food access that have been shown to negatively impact the health and well-being of individuals and communities.

Journal of Environmental and Public Health, August 15, 2022: Food Security as Ethics and Social Responsibility: An Application of the Food Abundance Index in an Urban Setting

April 18, 2021

Craft beer makers look to region's farms to grow grains

The only local thing about regional craft beer right now is the water, according to farmer Vince Mangini of Crabtree.

Craft beer makers look to region's farms to grow grains

March 30, 2021

Food21 “Brews” Up Latest Initiative, Farm to Tap

Food21 of Pennsylvania is launching Farm to Tap, a pilot program that creates a “hyperlocal” value chain from farms to malt houses to regional craft brewers. On April 17, All Saints Brewing Company in Greensburg, Pennsylvania will serve Old Hanna’s Town Ale, the region’s first craft beer entirely produced through local partnerships.

Food21 “Brews” Up Latest Initiative, Farm to Tap

March 18, 2021

Awesome Farm to Tap Program Launches in Pennsylvania to Cultivate Hyperlocal Beers

Food21 of Pennsylvania wants to demonstrate the power of connecting local farms’ productive capacity to one of the fastest growing industries in the region – craft brewing. Last year it launched Farm to Tap, a pilot program that creates a hyperlocal value chain from farms to malt houses to regional craft brewers.

Awesome Farm to Tap Program Launches in Pennsylvania to Cultivate Hyperlocal Beers
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