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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant stride towards enhancing the sustainability and productivity of the United States’ agricultural sector, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has declared an investment of …
USDA Commits $121 Million to Propel Specialty Crop and Organic Agriculture Research Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recently announced the opening of the 2024-2025 Very Small Meat and Poultry Processor Reimbursement Grant Program. This initiative aims to support small-scale meat …
Pennsylvania Launches Grant Program to Boost Small Meat and Poultry Processors Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration announced on Thursday a significant step in protecting Pennsylvania’s agricultural heritage by purchasing development rights for 2,629 acres on 28 farms across 19 counties. …
Pennsylvania Commits to Preserving Farmland with $9.8 Million Investment Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) has successfully championed the inclusion of his legislation aimed at enhancing economic opportunities in rural areas of Pennsylvania into a broader farm package, …
Senator Casey’s Bill to Bolster Rural Pennsylvania Included in New Farm Package 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
HARRISBURG, PA — News broke this week to an intrigued nation. POLITICO noted Pennsylvania’s particular prominence as the state with the highest percentage of farmers under 35. This achievement is …
Pennsylvania Leads Charge in Attracting a New Generation of Farmers: A Possible National Model? Read More
DOVER, DE — The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) is looking to fortify the state’s food supply chain, announcing the availability of over $1.7 million in competitive grant funding through …
$1.7 Million in Grants Available to Bolster Delaware’s Food Supply Chain Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recently unveiled its latest Farm Income Forecast, and the outlook is rather grim. The foreseen decrease in farm sector profits …
U.S. Farm Sector Braces for a Dip in Profits: Exploring the 2024 Outlook 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
HARRISBURG, PA — In an effort to spotlight the importance of agriculture and its role in Pennsylvania’s economy, the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (PFB) convened a high-profile panel at the 108th …
Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Advocates for Agriculture’s Future at 108th PA Farm Show Read More