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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s agricultural legacy and future potential were front and center today as the 2025 PA Farm Show officially kicked off with a powerful blue-ribbon ceremony. Celebrating the theme …
Powering Pennsylvania: 2025 PA Farm Show Opens with Promises of Innovation and Economic Growth Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County’s agricultural leaders took center stage this week as AgConnect honored Bob and Ryan Rohrer of Rob-Roy Farm as Farmers of the Year and Lisa …
Chester County Agricultural Champions Recognized for Outstanding Achievements Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has announced a significant investment in the future of local agriculture and education through the PA Farm Bill Farm-to-School Grants. With a …
Transforming Classrooms and Cultivating Connections: PA Farm Bill Grants Empower Schools with Local Harvests! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Over 1,300 elementary school students from nine counties descended on the PA Farm Show Complex for PA Farm City Day. This Wednesday and Thursday event, designed to …
Pennsylvania’s Young Minds Explore Agricultural Careers at PA Farm City Day Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recently unveiled a new phase of the Farm-to-School Grant program. Under the aegis of Governor Josh Shapiro’s budget, this initiative opens the …
Pennsylvania Nourishes Young Minds and Local Farms with Farm-to-School Grants Read More LANDENBERG, PA — In the serene settings of Avon Grove Charter School in Landenberg, Chester County, a special week dedicated to agriculture literacy unfolded, reflecting a statewide effort to cultivate …
Nurturing Young Minds: PA Ag Literacy Week Sows Seeds of Agricultural Education in Chester County Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The future of Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry just got a little brighter. Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced yesterday that 47 organizations across 24 counties are set to receive a …
Pennsylvania’s Farm Bill Invests in Future Agricultural Leaders with $498,161 in Youth Grants Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced on Tuesday the awarding of PA Farm Bill Farm-to-School Grants totaling $605,398. The grants, which support 56 schools, school districts, and childhood education …
Chester County Schools Benefit from PA Farm Bill Farm-to-School Grants Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives this week passed legislation that extends the due date for the annual report of the Agricultural Education Excellence Commission to December 1. The …
Pennsylvania House Approves Extension for Agricultural Education Excellence Commission’s Annual Report Read More
CHESTER SPRINGS, PA — Upper Uwchlan Township has a rich agricultural heritage with historic barns dating back to the mid-1700s. The Township’s Historical Commission is offering an opportunity on August …
Discovering Upper Uwchlan Township’s Historic Barns: Join the Town Tours and Village Walks Event Read More