PENNSYLVANIA — Looking for a fun fall activity? Why not visit a farmers’ market or farm destination in Pennsylvania?!
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding was joined Tuesday by Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski to visit PA Preferred® member Maylath Farm and Orchard in Sugarloaf. This Luzerne County family farm is celebrating more than 15 years in the agritourism industry. They grow, harvest, and produce their own food, so you can be confident that what you’re buying is 100% Pennsylvania-grown. There are farmers’ markets and farm destinations all over the commonwealth, so get out there and explore! And don’t forget to buy products with the PA Preferred checkmark – you’ll be supporting Pennsylvania farmers and producers!
To support the increased demand for direct connection between farmers and consumers, this week the department launched a website for the PA Preferred brand. At papreferred.com, Pennsylvanians can search for Pennsylvania products and connect with Pennsylvania farmers.
The new website offers:
- An opportunity for Pennsylvanians to search for PA Preferred members and their products based on location,
- An accessible way for PA Preferred members to connect with customers and partner with other PA Preferred businesses,
- A streamlined system for the department to manage membership and data, and
- Information about connecting with veteran farmers through the Homegrown by Heroes program, and information about the Farm to School program.
The launch of the website comes as Pennsylvania farmers are seeing an increased demand for their products. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in locally sourced food, and Pennsylvania farmers are well-positioned to meet this demand. With the new website, customers will be able to easily find Pennsylvania products and connect with farmers who can provide them. In addition, the website will provide a valuable resource for Pennsylvania farmers, who will be able to connect with customers and partners more easily than ever before. Finally, the new website will help the department to more effectively manage its PA Preferred program by providing a central repository for membership information and data.
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