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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the availability of $92.2 million in competitive grant funding under the 2018 Farm Bill’s Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP).
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Shopping at Chester County farmers’ markets is a favorite summer activity for many. In addition to finding the freshest local foods, farmers‘ markets provide an opportunity for people to learn …
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HARRISBURG, PA – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Human Services Secretary Teresa Miller recently highlighted an opportunity for farmers markets to address food security in their local communities and expand …
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HARRISBURG, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Human Services Secretary Teresa Miller are reminding Pennsylvanians to take advantage of food assistance programs and Thanksgiving baskets from local organizations to …
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HARRISBURG, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding is encouraging Pennsylvanians to make intentional shopping decisions as they prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday by actively seeking out ways to support Pennsylvania’s …
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CHAMBERSBURG, PA — At Karimar Grocery in Franklin County yesterday, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Community and Economic Development Secretary Dennis Davin announced that more than 100 projects, funding access …
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HARRISBURG, PA — At the new Allison Hill Farmers Market in Harrisburg, the Departments of Agriculture, Aging and Health reminded Pennsylvania’s low-income seniors and WIC recipients to use their vouchers from …
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CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged our nation in so many profound ways, and agriculture, an essential business in every way, has been no exception.
Read MoreHARRISBURG, PA — The Wolf Administration received approval from the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to allow Pennsylvania to join the pilot program …
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HARRISBURG, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding this week wrote to Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation asking for urgent support of Pennsylvania’s agriculture and food industries that have continued to operate and …
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