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PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recently announced $268,000 in matching funds to 12 nonprofits to grow domestic sales and exports of Pennsylvania agricultural products. Grants will reimburse Pennsylvania …
PA Dept. of Ag Awards $268,000 to 12 Nonprofits to Grow Sales, Exports of Pennsylvania Agricultural Products Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In a significant move to bolster the state’s organic agricultural sector, Governor Josh Shapiro signed House Bill 157 on Wednesday. This bill officially creates a PA Preferred Organic™ …
ICYMI: Governor Shapiro Signs House Bill 157, Launching PA Preferred Organic Brand Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In a recent visit to Out of the End, a Pittsburgh-based urban farm, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced grants totaling $736,145. These funds are set to bolster projects …
Pennsylvania Announces Over $736K in Grants to Boost Urban Agriculture Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding has made a public call to all Pennsylvania singers to enter the “Oh, Say, Can You Sing?” contest. This star-spangled sing-off offers the winner …
Pennsylvania Singers Invited to Compete in Star-Spangled Sing-Off for 2024 PA Farm Show Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding has announced a call for applications from qualified food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania. These organizations are invited to apply for …
Pennsylvania Invites Food Banks to Apply for $2.5 Million in Funding for Emergency Assistance Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding is inviting Pennsylvanians to cultivate some good luck by carving out some time to support a Pennsylvania pumpkin farmer. Purchase a PA-grown pumpkin and show …
Show Your Support for PA Farmers in the PA Preferred Pumpkin Carving Contest Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Shapiro Administration announced that Pennsylvania recently preserved 1,336 acres on 18 farms in 13 counties, forever protecting them from residential or commercial development. The investment of more …
Pennsylvania’s Land Conservation Victory: 1,336 Acres Preserved Across 18 Farms, Safeguarding Our Future Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visited the Eat Real Food Mobile Market at Paxinosa Elementary School in Easton on Wednesday to announce the theme for the 108th Pennsylvania Farm …
Connecting Our Communities: Unveiling the 2024 Pennsylvania Farm Show Theme Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro, along with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, announced that Pennsylvania has achieved a significant milestone by attaining HPAI-free status recognized by the World Animal Health …
Pennsylvania Declared ‘HPAI-Free’! Poultry Trade Returns to Normal Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture recently announced that it has preserved 2,645 acres on 35 farms across 18 counties, safeguarding them from future development. This $8.64 million investment secures …
Pennsylvania Commits $8.6 Million to Preserve 35 Farms and 2,645 Acres Across 18 Counties Read More