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WASHINGTON, D.C. —The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced an investment exceeding $46 million. This funding is dedicated to advancing access to healthy foods and fostering local food system …
USDA Commits $46 Million to Address Food and Nutrition Insecurity in Underserved Communities Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — A partnership between Chester County Youth Center (CCYC) and Trellis for Tomorrow, a non-profit organization dedicated to sustainable agriculture and environmental education, has blossomed into a …
Cultivating Change: Youth Center’s Garden Project Boosts Food Security and Education! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move to enhance transparency and trust in meat and poultry labeling, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently unveiled updated guidelines that refine the documentation …
New USDA Labeling Rules: What Do They Mean for Your Meat and Poultry Choices? Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recently announced the opening of the 2024-2025 Very Small Meat and Poultry Processor Reimbursement Grant Program. This initiative aims to support small-scale meat …
Pennsylvania Launches Grant Program to Boost Small Meat and Poultry Processors Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — State Senator Carolyn Comitta is urging Chester County seniors to apply for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. This initiative provides eligible residents aged 60 and …
Senator Comitta Promotes Program for Seniors to Access Fresh, Local Produce Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — First Lady Lori Shapiro and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding joined forces with Sharing Excess, a food rescue operation at the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market, to tackle food …
Fighting Food Waste: Pennsylvania’s Push to Ensure Access to Nutritious Food Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, January 31, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) convened its inaugural ‘Food is Medicine’ summit. The convening aimed to explore the nexus …
HHS Pioneers Food as Medicine Movement with Groundbreaking Summit and Collaborative Ventures 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
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
WEST CHESTER, PA — In celebration of National Farmers’ Market Week, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is reminding Chester County seniors that they can receive credits for free fruits and vegetables from …
Chester County Seniors: Get Your Free Farmers’ Market Credits for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables! Read More