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GERMANTOWN, PA — The Shapiro Administration announced $3.375 million in grants under the 2025 Fresh Food Financing Initiative (FFFI), aiming to improve access to fresh, affordable food while bolstering local …
Transforming Lives with Fresh Food: $3.375M Boost for PA Communities! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have announced a groundbreaking collaboration to address the nation’s growing diet-related chronic disease …
FDA and NIH Launch Joint Nutrition Regulatory Science Program to Combat Diet-Related Chronic Diseases Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved three new color additives derived from natural sources, marking a significant development in the effort to phase out …
FDA Approves Three New Natural Color Additives, Advances Initiative to Remove Petroleum-Based Dyes Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a series of pivotal measures to bolster the agricultural sector, including policy updates for the pork and poultry industries, …
Farmers Get Lifeline! USDA Unveils Urgent Reforms and $10 Billion Aid to Save Agriculture Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), under the direction of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., has introduced the Chemical Contaminants Transparency …
What’s in Your Food? FDA Unveils Radical New Tool to Expose Hidden Chemical Risks! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the USDA Northeast Regional Food Business Center and the NASDA Foundation, has unveiled the first round of Business Builder …
Pennsylvania Unveils $10M Boost for Small Farms and Food Businesses, Empowering Regional Agriculture Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has announced the allocation of $592,282 in grants to seven small meat and poultry processing businesses across five counties. The funding, which …
Big Win for Farmers! Pennsylvania Pours $592K into Butchers and Meat Processors to Boost Your Food Supply Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture‘s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has just issued a national call to action. The hunt is on for experts, innovators, and …
USDA Seeks Top Minds to Revolutionize Food Safety—Step Up to Protect America’s Families Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking decisive action to transform the agriculture industry and combat rising fertilizer costs that have plagued farmers and driven up food …
USDA’s $116 Million Fertilizer Boost Could Revolutionize Farming—And Lower Your Grocery Bill Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Get ready to savor the heart and soul of Pennsylvania agriculture as the PA Preferred® Reception kicks off the highly anticipated 109th PA Farm Show! Happening Friday evening …
Kick Off the 109th PA Farm Show With a Feast of Pennsylvania’s Finest at the PA Preferred Reception Read More