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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
PHILADELPHIA, PA — In a bid to connect coffee farmers in the African diaspora with buyers, Philadelphia-based Win Win Coffee, a Black-owned business, is piloting its new digital platform, CoffeePLUG. …
CoffeePLUG: A New Digital Platform Revolutionizing Coffee Sourcing and Promoting Equity Read More
DOVER, DE — The Kent Conservation District has opened the annual sign-up period for its Cover Crop Cost-Share Program. Running through August 30, this program is partly funded by the …
Kent Conservation District Opens Enrollment for Cover Crop Program Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) has announced that it is now accepting proposals for $1 million in grants aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the state’s horticultural …
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Announces $1M in Grants for Specialty Crops Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania has been awarded over $1 million in federal funds for 11 projects aimed at enhancing the visibility, quality, and competitiveness of the state’s horticultural specialty crops. The …
Pennsylvania Secures $1 Million in Federal Grants to Supercharge Vegetable, Fruit, Nut, and Nursery Crop Sales Read More