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READING, PA — Governor Tom Wolf yesterday, joined by First Lady Frances Wolf, highlighted his $1.75 million investment in ByHeart, the first new FDA-registered formula manufacturer to hit the nationwide …
Governor Wolf Highlights $1.75 Million Investment in Support for Nationwide Formula Shortage 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
WASHINGTON, D.C. — At the United Nations Food Systems Summit last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture highlighted $5 billion in planned investments and several steps it has taken to …
USDA Takes Significant Steps to Build More Sustainable, Resilient and Inclusive Food Systems Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Cerascreen® announced it is hosting a booth at the Philadelphia Natural Products Expo in the Lifestyle Section from September 22-25. Cerascreen is celebrating the U.S. launch of its …
Cerascreen Hosting Booth at 2021 Philadelphia Natural Products Expo Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Wolf Administration joined Feeding Pennsylvania and leadership from Pennsylvania’s food banks on Wednesday to recognize Hunger Action Month and encourage continued support for Pennsylvania’s charitable food …
Wolf Administration, Feeding PA Recognize Hunger Action Month Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Department of Human Services Acting Secretary Meg Snead joined Philabundance and Feeding Pennsylvania on Monday to recognize Hunger Action Month and encourage continued support for Pennsylvania’s charitable …
Human Services Acting Secretary Visits Philabundance for Hunger Action Month Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf this week announced that Pennsylvania’s nation-leading farmland preservation program has reached more than 600,000 acres of farmland preserved, leaving it forever safeguarded from future …
Wolf Administration Celebrates 600,000 Acres of Farmland Preserved, $253 Million Invested in PA Economy, Food Security Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — State Rep. Dan Williams, D-Chester, announced that the Coatesville Are School District will receive $146,900 in U.S. Department of Agriculture Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program grants which …
$147K in Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Grants Announced for Coatesville Area School District Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding is thanking Governor Wolf and the General Assembly for making food security a priority, boosting farm income and putting fresh, local foods on …
Agriculture Secretary: State Budget Boosts Farm Income, Food Security for At-Risk Families Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — First Lady Frances Wolf, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Aging Secretary Robert Torres yesterday joined a group of older Pennsylvanians at Crispus Attucks Active Living Center in …
Wolf Administration Works to Improve Senior Food Access, Hosts Listening Session with Older Pennsylvanians Read More