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HARRISBURG, PA — In a move aimed at strengthening Pennsylvania’s agricultural sector, Governor Josh Shapiro announced on Wednesday the availability of $26 million in USDA funding through the Resilient Food …
Pennsylvania Agriculture Receives $26 Million Boost from USDA, But Challenges Remain 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
WEST GROVE, PA — Pennsylvania’s First Lady Lori Shapiro and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recently toured the Mother Earth Organic Mushrooms farm in West Grove, Chester County. Their visit underscored …
First Lady Lori Shapiro Highlights Pennsylvania’s Leadership in Organic Mushroom Production during Mother Earth Farm Tour Read More
DELAWARE — The Delaware Department of Agriculture announced it has partnered with Pasa Sustainable Agriculture to assist frontline farm and meatpacking workers who live or work in Delaware in receiving …
Delaware’s Frontline Farm and Food Workers Eligible for Relief Payments Read More
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recenlty announced draft recommendations for industry on the naming of plant-based foods that are marketed and sold as alternatives to milk. The draft guidance …
FDA Provides Draft Labeling Recommendations for Plant-based Milk Alternatives Read More
PENNSYLVANIA – Pennsylvania’s 2023 Farm Show butter sculpture was unveiled yesterday by Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding. The sculpture, carved from 1,000 pounds of butter, celebrates the progress that Pennsylvania …
Pennsylvania Unveils Its 2023 Farm Show Butter Sculpture Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture announced recipients of $1.58 million in 2022-23 Very Small Meat and Poultry Processors Reimbursement Grants. The grants, awarded to 20 processors in 15 …
20 Small Meat and Poultry Processors Receive $1.58 Million Grant to Meet Demand for Local Food Read More
GMOs, or genetically modified organisms, are a hot topic in the news lately. But what are they, and why should you care? In this article, we will explain what GMOs …
GMOs: What They Are and What You Need to Know Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture says that more than $2.45 million in federal grants have been awarded to 23 projects that will grow markets and increase the …
Pennsylvania Awarded $2.45 Million in Federal Grants to Grow Market for Vegetable, Fruit, Nut and Nursery Specialty Crops Read More
Local industry is the heart of every community. Touring factories near home is a fun way to support local businesses and learn more about how your favorite products are created. …
9 Fun Factory Tours Near Chester County Read More