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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A sweeping effort to expand organic agriculture returned to Congress this past week as U.S. Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania joined a bipartisan, bicameral group of 14 …
Organic Farming Push Returns to Congress With Broad, Bipartisan Backing Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Farmers, gardeners, researchers, and policymakers from across the region are set to converge in Lancaster next month as Pasa Sustainable Agriculture opens registration for its 35th annual …
Farmers, Innovators Converge as Pasa Marks 35 Years of Sustainable Growth Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — Two figures shaping the future of Chester County agriculture were honored this week as AgConnect recognized a fifth-generation mushroom grower for innovation in farming and a …
Fifth-Generation Grower and State Lawmaker Honored as Ag Leaders Rise Read More
KUTZTOWN, PA — Rodale Institute has named five leaders in organic and regenerative agriculture as recipients of its 2024–2025 Organic Stewardship Awards, including Gary Hirshberg, co-founder of Stonyfield Farm and …
Rodale Institute Honors Organic Pioneers with Stewardship Awards Read More
BROOMFIELD, CO — Horizon Organic has recognized Ben Stoltzfus of Swampy Hollow Farm in Parkesburg, Pennsylvania, with its 2025 Farmer/Partner of the Year Award as part of its Horizon Organic …
Parkesburg Farmer Honored With National Award for Organic Dairy Leadership Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) have introduced the Organic Science and Research Investment Act, a legislative proposal aimed at bolstering research and development …
Fetterman and Schiff Unveil Bill to Boost Organic Farming Research 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
WATERFORD, PA — econ recently announced a $3 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) investment in Folkland Foods. This funding aims to support the expansion efforts of the company, facilitating …
Boosting Organic Growth: Gov. Shapiro’s $3 Million Investment in Folkland Foods Sparks Job Creation and Innovation Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant stride towards enhancing the sustainability and productivity of the United States’ agricultural sector, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has declared an investment of …
USDA Commits $121 Million to Propel Specialty Crop and Organic Agriculture Research Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently revealed new initiatives to further develop the organic market. This includes enhancing domestic organic goods’ markets, aiding producers transition to organic farming, …
Expanding Organic Horizons: New USDA Initiatives to Foster Growth and Opportunities for Organic Producers Read More