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Secretary of Agriculture Encourages Farmers to Take Advantage of $1 Million Farm Vitality Grant Program for Organic Transition

September 2, 2021September 2, 2021 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding is encouraging Pennsylvania farmers to apply for grants of up to $7,500 through the PA Farm Bill’s $1 million Farm Vitality Grant Program for …

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Agriculture Secretary on Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Final Rule

June 20, 2021June 18, 2021 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released the following statement recently in regard to the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices (OLPP) final rule:

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Good Life Organic Kitchen Opens in Eagleview Town Center

February 11, 2021February 10, 2021 - by The Hankin Group

EXTON, PA — After a much-anticipated winter following their coming soon announcement, Good Life Organic Kitchen is now open in Eagleview Town Center. The concept of Good Life was founded …

Pennsylvania

Department of Agriculture Offers Free Virtual Organic Field Day Series

January 29, 2021January 28, 2021 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced that the PA Preferred® Organic Program, funded through Governor Wolf’s PA Farm Bill, is partnering with Rodale Institute and Penn State Extension …

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PA Department of Agriculture Offers Milk Processors New Labeling Advice, Opportunity to Rebrand Whole Milk

February 21, 2020February 20, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding this week announced that Pennsylvania milk processors could seize an opportunity to rebrand whole milk, thanks to flexibility in federal milk labeling requirements. …