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PENNSYLVANIA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recently joined the Pennsylvania Hardwoods Development Council at WOODBED CORP to recognize the strength of Pennsylvania’s agriculture sector. The 2023-24 budget’s significant investment will further …
Boosting Pennsylvania’s Hardwoods Industry: PA Department of Agriculture’s Key Budget Investments Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — PA Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding is inviting proposals for PA Farm Bill Agriculture & Youth Grants. These grants aim to empower youth with the skills needed to succeed …
$500,000 in PA Farm Bill Grants Up for Grabs to Transform the Next Generation in Agriculture Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding has issued a call for proposals, offering $500,000 in PA Farm Bill Agriculture & Youth Grants to organizations focused on preparing young individuals …
PA Agriculture Secretary Offers $500k Grants to Prepare Youth for Thriving Agriculture Industry Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recently honored the Donald and Donna Kerchner family of Lenhartsville, Berks County, and the Richard Thomas family of Troy, Bradford County. Both families’ farms were …
Honoring Generational Legacy: Celebrating Pennsylvania’s Bicentennial and Century Farms 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
PENNSYLVANIA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding is inviting Pennsylvania farmers to apply for $13 million in tax credits available to support their efforts to improve soil health and water quality. Tax …
Pennsylvania Farmers: $13 Million Tax Credits Up for Grabs to Boost Soil Health and Water Quality!” Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture warns that consumers should immediately discard raw goat milk sold from Dove Song Dairy due to possible contamination with Campylobacter. Three persons who …
Warning: Contaminated Raw Goat Milk from Dove Song Dairy Linked to Illness Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — On Friday, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding wrapped up a weeklong annual tour of diverse projects in Pennsylvania that aim to strengthen communities and drive economic progress through agriculture. …
Pennsylvania Celebrates Innovations in Urban Agriculture: Strengthening Communities and Driving Economic Progress Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — On Tuesday, Governor Josh Shapiro, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, and The GIANT Company’s vice president toured York Fresh Food Farms to announce a $200,000 commitment towards PA Farm …
Transforming Food Deserts: The GIANT Company Commits $200K to Urban Agriculture Grants in PA 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