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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
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is encouraging organizations across the state to help provide nutritious meals to children in low-income areas during the summer months through …
PA Department of Education: Apply Now to Sponsor Summer Meals for At-Risk Students Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a recent adjustment in school meal reimbursements to help schools continue to serve children healthy and nutritious meals. …
USDA Announces Increased Funding to Support School Meals Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is encouraging organizations across the state to help provide nutritious meals to children in low-income areas during the summer months through …
PA Department of Education: Apply Now to Sponsor Summer Meals for At-Risk Students Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. —The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is soliciting nominations for membership to the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI). USDA …
USDA Seeks Nominations for Membership on Food Safety Advisory Committee Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced a $90.2 million investment in 203 projects to strengthen and explore new market opportunities for local and regional food …
$90.2 Million in Grants Awarded to Strengthen Local and Regional Markets for U.S. Agricultural Products Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recently announced that through support from the MidAtlantic Farm Credit, the budget for the Pennsylvania Farm Bill’s Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant Program is …
$20,000 In New Support Announced for Urban Ag Grant Program, Application Deadline Extended Read More