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HORSHAM, PA — Montgomery County citizens are beaming with pride today as a cherished part of their community, the Pennypack Farm property adjacent to the College Settlement camps in Horsham, …
Montgomery County Rings in Farm Preservation Milestone: Pennypack Farm Stands Tall in County Legacy Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a move aimed at sustaining and growing Pennsylvania’s impressive $132.5 billion agriculture industry, the Shapiro Administration recently announced a funding injection of $2.232 million to innovative …
Revitalizing Pennsylvania Agriculture: State Pumps $2.232 Million into Research & Development 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
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center was abuzz with excitement on Saturday as the 2024 PA Farm Show officially opened. With the theme “Connecting Our Communities,” …
‘Connecting Our Communities’: The 2024 PA Farm Show Celebrates Pennsylvania’s Agriculture Industry Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recently announced $268,000 in matching funds to 12 nonprofits to grow domestic sales and exports of Pennsylvania agricultural products. Grants will reimburse Pennsylvania …
PA Dept. of Ag Awards $268,000 to 12 Nonprofits to Grow Sales, Exports of Pennsylvania Agricultural Products Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania House Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee held an informational meeting at PennVet’s New Bolton Center to learn about the challenges facing veterinary …
House Agriculture Committee Discusses Veterinary Services in Pennsylvania Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives this week passed legislation that extends the due date for the annual report of the Agricultural Education Excellence Commission to December 1. The …
Pennsylvania House Approves Extension for Agricultural Education Excellence Commission’s Annual Report Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — On Friday, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding wrapped up a weeklong annual tour of diverse projects in Pennsylvania that aim to strengthen communities and drive economic progress through agriculture. …
Pennsylvania Celebrates Innovations in Urban Agriculture: Strengthening Communities and Driving Economic Progress Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — the Shapiro Administration recently held the first meeting of the PA Food Policy Council, to evaluate and implement strategic, commonsense solutions to critical challenges facing Pennsylvania’s food system. …
PA Food Policy Council: A Game-Changer for Health and Nutrition in Pennsylvania Read More
Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman on Wednesday attended his first Senate hearing in the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry to discuss challenges facing Pennsylvania’s family farms and other issues …
Senator Fetterman Advocates for Pennsylvania Farmers in Senate Agriculture Committee Hearing Read More