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LANCASTER, PA — Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding concluded the Shapiro administration’s 2026 Urban Agriculture Tour on Friday by highlighting a $45,109 state grant supporting fresh food production at Lancaster …
Pennsylvania Highlights Lancaster Grant in Urban Agriculture Tour Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is expanding investment in agricultural technology after an initial grant program drew demand far exceeding available funding, with state officials highlighting a drone-based orchard management project …
Pennsylvania Innovation Grants Back Drone Technology for Fruit Growers Read More
BOALSBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials on Tuesday urged low-income seniors and families to take advantage of a state-funded voucher program that connects residents with fresh produce from local farms while …
Pennsylvania Promotes Farmers’ Market Voucher Program for Seniors, Families Read More
NEW HOLLAND, PA — Pennsylvania officials on Thursday launched the 2026 Scooped Ice Cream Trail, expanding the statewide agritourism program to 59 participating creameries as the Shapiro administration seeks to …
This Pennsylvania Tradition Is Bigger Than Ice Cream Read More
WORCESTER, PA — Pennsylvania officials are expanding efforts to connect students with disabilities to agriculture careers through accessible hands-on training programs designed to prepare the next generation of workers for …
Accessible Farm Training Opens New Career Paths for Students Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding toured a newly opened artificial intelligence laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center on Wednesday, as the Shapiro administration …
Pennsylvania Expands Ag AI Push With Penn Vet Lab Launch Read More
MORGANTOWN, PA — A Pennsylvania program designed to buy surplus food from local farmers and redirect it to struggling families has delivered more than 31 million meals over the last …
Hunger Relief Program Funnels Millions to PA Farmers, Families Read More
LANCASTER, PA — Pennsylvania fruit growers could face up to $200 million in losses after a devastating April freeze damaged orchards and specialty crops across the Commonwealth, prompting Governor Josh …
Pennsylvania Growers Face Massive Losses After Freeze Ravages Crops Read More
MECHANICSBURG, PA — Pennsylvania farmers and agricultural businesses can now apply for up to $10,000 in marketing reimbursements under a new $500,000 state grant program aimed at increasing sales of …
New PA Grants Open Door for Farmers to Boost Sales Read More
MONACA, PA — Farmers in western Pennsylvania will see faster animal disease testing and lower diagnostic costs following the opening of a new state-supported veterinary laboratory at Penn State Beaver.
New Lab Speeds Animal Disease Testing for Western PA Farms Read More