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WATERFORD, PA — econ recently announced a $3 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) investment in Folkland Foods. This funding aims to support the expansion efforts of the company, facilitating …
Boosting Organic Growth: Gov. Shapiro’s $3 Million Investment in Folkland Foods Sparks Job Creation and Innovation Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant move to bolster Pennsylvania’s agricultural sector, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recently announced a $2.187 million investment in 27 research grants. This funding is aimed …
Unlocking the Future: Pennsylvania’s $2.2M Research Boost Set to Revolutionize Agriculture and Fuel Economic Growth! 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. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced a significant partnership with American business owners. Through the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP), the USDA is awarding $35 …
Unlocking Rural Growth: How USDA’s New Fertilizer Initiative Could Transform Local Economies Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding is calling on Pennsylvania farmers to apply for $13 million in tax credits aimed at enhancing soil health and water quality. The tax credits …
Pennsylvania Farmers Invited to Apply for $13 Million in Tax Credits for Conservation Efforts Read More
HOLTWOOD, PA — On Monday, Governor Josh Shapiro and Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding visited Cedar Meadow Farm in Lancaster County. This regenerative farm, known for its hemp and mixed …
Governor Shapiro Champions Agriculture Innovation at Cedar Meadow Farm Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed $10 million Agriculture Innovation Program has advanced with strong bipartisan support from the House Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee. House Bill 2310, which …
Pennsylvania’s $10 Million Agriculture Innovation Program Nears Approval Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Representative Paul Friel introduced a bill this week that seeks to regulate how Pennsylvania manages food processing residue (FPR). House Bill 2393 aims to address the …
Pennsylvania Bill Aims to Regulate Food Processing Residue to Protect Rural Communities Read More
WAYNE, PA — Inverness Graham Green Light, through its Florida-based portfolio company Custom Agronomics (“Custom Ag”), recently announced the acquisition of Clinton, NC-based BioTek Ag (“BioTek”), marking a significant expansion …
Inverness Graham’s Custom Agronomics Acquires BioTek Ag to Expand Agricultural Product Line and Regional Reach Read More
LANDENBERG, PA — In the serene settings of Avon Grove Charter School in Landenberg, Chester County, a special week dedicated to agriculture literacy unfolded, reflecting a statewide effort to cultivate …
Nurturing Young Minds: PA Ag Literacy Week Sows Seeds of Agricultural Education in Chester County Read More