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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
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro signed SB 645 into law on Monday, making it easier for community gardeners to claim legal ownership of vacant lots they have maintained in …
New Law Helps Philadelphia Gardeners Claim Ownership of Vacant Lots Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Monday, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives narrowly passed Senate Bill 645 with a vote of 102-100. The bill, which had already cleared the Senate on June …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Empower Philadelphia Residents in Reclaiming Vacant Land Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant stride towards urban beautification and land reform, the Pennsylvania Senate has passed Senate Bill 645, introduced by Senator Hughes. The legislation, which cleared the …
Pennsylvania Senate Passes Bill to Turn Vacant Lots into Community Gardens Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recently announced the availability of $4.8 million in federally funded grants aimed at enhancing the food supply chain’s efficiency from farm to …
Pennsylvania Agriculture Industry Receives $4.8 Million Boost to Strengthen Food Supply Chain Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — In an ambitious move to bolster the city’s sustainability efforts and engage more communities in environmental stewardship, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation announced a significant expansion of the …
Philadelphia Expands Community Compost Network to Promote Sustainability and Reduce Waste Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has taken a decisive step to fortify the American food landscape with an allocation of a whooping $270 million, earmarked for …
USDA Injects $270 Million to Fortify America’s Food Supply Chain 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
In an increasingly unequal world, food justice is at the forefront, with ten Black-led organizations leading the charge towards a fairer food system, as originally reported by Stacker. Their mission? …
Unveiling 10 Pioneering Black-Led Organizations Challenging the Food System Inequality 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