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PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Tom Wolf and First Lady Frances Wolf yesterday announced that $1 million in PA Hunger-Free Campus grants have been awarded to 28 institutions of higher education (IHE) …
Combatting Student Hunger Across Pennsylvania with the PA Hunger-Free Campus Grants Read More
PENNSYLVANIA – Yesterday, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced the recipients of $520,219 in Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants. These grants will go to 20 projects in 10 counties, and will help …
20 Pennsylvania Projects Receive $520,219 in Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants Read More
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a recent investment of $59.4 million to support the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program’s (GusNIP) Produce Prescription and Nutrition Incentive programs designed to …
USDA Invests $59.4 Million in Nutrition Incentives Read More
USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service today launched a new and innovative initiative for healthier school meals through a $50 million grant opportunity that will support collaboration with the food industry …
$50 Million in Grants Available to Help Schools Serve Healthier Meals Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Robert M. Califf, Commissioner of Food and Drugs with the Food and Drug Administration, released the following statement:
FDA Committed to Strengthening U.S. Infant Formula Supply Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding is inviting schools and childhood education centers to apply for $500,000 in PA Farm Bill Farm-to-School Grants. Up to $15,000 per school is …
PA Farm Bill Farm-to-School Grants: $500,000 Available to Schools for Healthy, Local Foods Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf and First Lady Frances Wolf visited the new GIANT Bleacher Garden at the former Bishop McDevitt High School on Friday, which is now being …
Governor Wolf, First Lady Highlight Power of Community Partnerships Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding was joined by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) and Penn State Extension at Strites’ Orchard in …
Agriculture Secretary Announces PA Named National Leader in Direct-To-Consumer Sales Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced supplemental American Rescue Plan Act funding for the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP). The program will receive a total …
USDA Announces Supplemental American Rescue Plan Funding Available Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced newly released updates to the school nutrition standards that give schools a clear path forward as they build back better …
USDA Issues Transitional Nutrition Standards for Coming School Years Read More