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HARRISBURG, PA — On Friday, First Lady Frances Wolf reiterated her dedication, and the dedication of the Wolf Administration, to food security during the unveiling of York County Food Bank’s …
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HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Human Services (DHS) Chief Innovation Officer Dr. Doug Jacobs is sharing the effects of food insecurity on health and well-being and the need to …
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The next time you take a bite of beef or pork, take a minute to ponder how that food gets from the pasture to your plate. There is a veritable …
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For many Americans, a run to the grocery store is a simple task. You quickly grab items off the shelf with the next week of meals in mind. By the …
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This week, I joined my colleagues in the Hunger Caucus in opening the state’s Hunger Garden at the Capitol. Since 2010, this annual event has been celebrated and kickstarts our …
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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania departments of Education (PDE), Agriculture, and Human Services (DHS) announced that thousands of students and families will continue to receive nutritious meals during the pandemic. …
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HARRISBURG, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced approval for $500,000 in funding to support 42 projects through the Pennsylvania Farm Bill’s Urban Agriculture Grant Program. The projects funded include everything from …
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HARRISBURG, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and State Veterinarian Dr. Kevin Brightbill on Tuesday discussed a variety of dangerous transmissible animal diseases that threaten Pennsylvania’s $34.6 billion animal agriculture …
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HARRISBURG, PA — The departments of Agriculture and Human Services (DHS) recently discussed the Wolf Administration’s efforts to support Pennsylvania’s charitable food network and food assistance programs so that no …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) this week announced a new effort funded by the American Rescue Plan to provide adequate nutrition to more than 30 million …
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