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PA Invests $10.2M to Preserve Farms Amid Development Pressure

April 13, 2026April 12, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania will invest more than $10.2 million to preserve 31 farms and 2,645 acres from future development, as part of an ongoing effort to protect agricultural land …

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National

Federal Grazing Deal Aims to Boost Beef, Cut Delays

April 6, 2026April 4, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ranchers who rely on federal lands could see faster permits and expanded grazing access under a new agreement between two federal agencies aimed at increasing domestic beef …

Federal Grazing Deal Aims to Boost Beef, Cut Delays Read More
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Pennsylvania

State Invests $7.1 Million to Preserve 1,905 Acres of Pennsylvania Farmland

February 15, 2026February 15, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

What This Means for You Twenty-five farms totaling 1,905 acres are now permanently protected from housing or commercial development. The state invested nearly $7.1 million to purchase development rights from …

State Invests $7.1 Million to Preserve 1,905 Acres of Pennsylvania Farmland Read More

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Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Locks In Its Farmland as Millions Block the Bulldozers

December 16, 2025December 15, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania moved aggressively in 2025 to shield its agricultural backbone from encroaching development, preserving hundreds of farms and thousands of acres of prime farmland through a statewide …

Pennsylvania Locks In Its Farmland as Millions Block the Bulldozers Read More
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Chester County Opens Applications for Farm Preservation Programs

June 27, 2025June 27, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Agricultural Land Preservation Board has announced that applications are now being accepted for its two key farmland preservation initiatives, the Commonwealth/County Program and …

Chester County Opens Applications for Farm Preservation Programs Read More

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Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Invests $12 Million to Preserve 3,187 Acres of Farmland

April 13, 2025April 13, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration has announced a $12 million investment to preserve 3,187 acres of farmland across 29 farms in 17 counties, reinforcing its commitment to protecting Pennsylvania’s …

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Pennsylvania

Saving Farms, Securing Futures: Pennsylvania Invests $6.7M to Protect Vital Farmland from Development

February 16, 2025February 15, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration has announced an investment of $6.7 million to safeguard 1,837 acres of prime farmland across 19 farms in 16 counties. Through the Farmland Preservation …

Saving Farms, Securing Futures: Pennsylvania Invests $6.7M to Protect Vital Farmland from Development Read More

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Pennsylvania

Honoring Generations of Grit: Meet the Families Powering Pennsylvania’s Farming Legacy

January 12, 2025January 11, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — Agriculture is more than an industry in Pennsylvania—it’s a way of life passed down through generations. This legacy was celebrated on Friday at the 2025 Pennsylvania Farm Show, …

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Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania’s $10.2 Million Farmland Preservation Push Sparks Debate on Housing Crisis and Food Security

December 15, 2024December 15, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is doubling down on its commitment to protecting farmland, announcing a bold $10.2 million investment to shield 2,842 acres across 31 farms in 13 counties from …

Pennsylvania’s $10.2 Million Farmland Preservation Push Sparks Debate on Housing Crisis and Food Security Read More
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Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania’s Farmland Gamble: Millions Spent to Save Fields While Housing Crisis Looms!

October 13, 2024October 13, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — In a decisive step to safeguard its agricultural heritage, Pennsylvania recently announced an investment of over $6.7 million to purchase development rights for nearly 2,000 acres across …

Pennsylvania’s Farmland Gamble: Millions Spent to Save Fields While Housing Crisis Looms! Read More

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