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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Farmers, local food businesses, and regional food networks across the United States will receive more than $26.8 million in federal funding aimed at expanding markets for locally …
USDA Awards $26.8M to Expand Local Food Markets Nationwide Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Farmers will receive up to $11 billion in one-time “bridge” payments, food banks will see $263 million in additional dairy and agricultural purchases, and chronic animal welfare …
USDA Unveils $11B Farm Aid, Food Purchases, Enforcement Push Read More
What This Means for You USDA launched a new national framework tying agriculture more directly to national security and signed a formal agreement with the Department of War. Livestock producers …
USDA Announces New Farm Security Pact, $2.9B in Livestock and Crop Aid Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s biggest annual showcase of agriculture opened with marching drums, mounted troopers and a blue ribbon, then rolled into a week of grant announcements, workforce recruiting, innovation …
From Liberty Bells to Youth Grants, Farm Show Puts Pennsylvania on Display Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump Administration on Wednesday unveiled what it called the most dramatic reset of federal nutrition policy in decades, releasing new Dietary Guidelines for Americans that urge …
Trump Team Rips Up Old Food Rules, Urges Americans to “Eat Real Food” Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration on December 8, 2025, announced a far-reaching package of agricultural, nutrition, trade, and disaster relief actions anchored by $12 billion in one-time bridge payments …
Trump Administration Unveils Sweeping $12B Farm Rescue Amid Trade, Food, and Health Push Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — AgConnect, a Chester County Economic Development Council initiative in partnership with the County of Chester, has launched a new endorsement stamp — “As Seen in the …
AgConnect Launches “As Seen in the Chester County Farm Guide” Stamp to Strengthen Local Farm Recognition Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) has opened applications for its next agribusiness trade mission to Mexico City, set for November 3–6. The mission …
USDA Launches Trade Mission to Mexico to Boost Booming Ag Exports and Protect U.S. Livestock Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — AgConnect has unveiled the 2025 Chester County Farm Guide, a comprehensive resource designed to showcase the county’s rich agricultural landscape and strengthen connections between residents, visitors, …
Chester County Farm Guide Celebrates Local Agriculture and Spotlights Over 125 Family-Owned Farms Read More
PINE GROVE, PA — The Shapiro Administration this week announced a significant expansion of Pennsylvania’s Farm Vitality Grants, doubling the maximum funding available to support farmers in their strategic business …
Empowering Pennsylvania Farmers: Shapiro Administration Doubles Vital Grants to Secure Farming Futures Read More