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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the USDA Northeast Regional Food Business Center and the NASDA Foundation, has unveiled the first round of Business Builder …
Pennsylvania Unveils $10M Boost for Small Farms and Food Businesses, Empowering Regional Agriculture Read More
MT. JOY, PA — Pennsylvania’s farmers are poised to lead the charge in agricultural innovation thanks to Governor Josh Shapiro’s announcement of $10 million in grants under the nation’s first …
Governor Shapiro Unveils $10 Million Boost for Agricultural Innovation in Pennsylvania Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking decisive action to transform the agriculture industry and combat rising fertilizer costs that have plagued farmers and driven up food …
USDA’s $116 Million Fertilizer Boost Could Revolutionize Farming—And Lower Your Grocery Bill Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A Lancaster County farmer has rewritten the agricultural record books. A. Dale Herr Jr. delivered a jaw-dropping performance in this year’s Pennsylvania Soybean Yield competition, claiming the title …
Lancaster Farmer Defies the Odds to Smash Soybean Yield Records—A Triumph for Every Grower Fighting the Elements! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) have launched a global challenge aimed at catalyzing scientific breakthroughs to improve …
USDA and FFAR Launch $2 Million Innovation Challenge to Tackle Nutrition, Climate, and Equity Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Chester Springs’ own Sue Miller of Birchrun Hills Farm, a stalwart in the realm of sustainable agriculture, was recently recognized for her outstanding contributions at the 33rd …
Chester Springs’ Sue Miller Honored with Leadership Award for Sustainable Agriculture Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has taken a decisive step to fortify the American food landscape with an allocation of a whooping $270 million, earmarked for …
USDA Injects $270 Million to Fortify America’s Food Supply Chain Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a move aimed at sustaining and growing Pennsylvania’s impressive $132.5 billion agriculture industry, the Shapiro Administration recently announced a funding injection of $2.232 million to innovative …
Revitalizing Pennsylvania Agriculture: State Pumps $2.232 Million into Research & Development Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Pennsylvania have teamed up to offer more than $26 million in competitive grant funding. The partnership, announced recently by U.S. …
USDA and Pennsylvania Collaborate to Fortify Food Supply Chain with $26 Million Grant Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Down a dead-end, residential lane in West Bradford Township, you’d be surprised to find a new farm among the single-family homes.
Local Farm Finds Success in Staying Small Read More