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HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant move to bolster the organic agriculture sector, the Shapiro Administration has announced a new grant opportunity for Pennsylvanians aspiring to be organic farmers. The …
Pennsylvania Boosts Organic Farming with New Apprenticeship Grants Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced this week that the Pennsylvania Agricultural Business Development Center is now accepting applications for its Farm Vitality Planning Grants. With a fund …
Pennsylvania Farm Vitality Planning Grants: A Golden Opportunity for Farmers to Thrive Read More
NEW HOLLAND, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro and Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding visited New Holland Agriculture’s Lancaster County campus yesterday. The visit gave them a first-hand look at the …
Governor Shapiro’s Budget Puts Pennsylvania Agriculture in the Spotlight with $10.3M Innovation Fund Read More
READING, PA — Berks County Department of Agriculture has recently announced a comprehensive initiative. This ambitious project, part of the county’s overarching economic development strategy, IMAGINE Berks, aims to assess …
Berks County Launches Initiative to Boost Agricultural Economy: A Roadmap for the Future 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 — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding this eek announced the awarding of $300,000 in Veterans in Agriculture Grants. The grants aim to connect military veterans with farming opportunities, providing …
Veterans in Pennsylvania Receive $300,000 Boost to Farming Opportunities Read More
HARRINGTON, DE — Delaware’s thriving farmers markets have achieved a new milestone, posting record sales of $4.14 million in 2023, according to the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA). The figure …
Delaware Farmers Markets Hit Record Sales, Highlighting Local Agriculture’s Economic Impact Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The future of Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry just got a little brighter. Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced yesterday that 47 organizations across 24 counties are set to receive a …
Pennsylvania’s Farm Bill Invests in Future Agricultural Leaders with $498,161 in Youth Grants Read More
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that it is now accepting applications for the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program. The program, which targets students at 1890 land-grant universities, …
USDA Opens Applications for 1890 National Scholars Program, Encourages Pursuit of Food and Agriculture Careers Read More
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Agriculture Future of America (AFA). The MOU formalizes a partnership designed to prepare more …
USDA and Agriculture Future of America Join Forces to Boost Careers in Agriculture Read More