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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
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Honeybees are one of the most important members of our ecosystem. As pollinators, they play a vital role in the growth and health of countless types …
The Buzz about Bees: Vital Pollinators and Beekeeping in Chester County Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Samples from crops in Beaver and Washington Counties, following the East Palestine train derailment, show no contamination, according to Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding. Redding has assured producers that …
No Crop Contamination Found After Norfolk Southern Train Derailment, Assures Agriculture Secretary Read More