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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
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 …
PA Invests $10.2M to Preserve Farms Amid Development Pressure Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Chester County residents and mushroom growers will face stricter pest control requirements and gain access to new state funding after Pennsylvania expanded a quarantine order targeting phorid …
Phorid Fly Crackdown Expands Countywide, Bringing Relief Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Residents in Pennsylvania’s rural communities will see expanded access to civil rights resources and outreach efforts following the launch of a new Rural & Civic Engagement Division …
New State Division Targets Rural Access to Civil Rights Read More
MANHEIM, PA — Farmers across Pennsylvania’s Susquehanna River Basin will receive more than $5.5 million in state-supported funding to reduce water pollution and improve farm sustainability following an announcement by …
$5.5M Farm Investment Targets Water Pollution, Boosts Sustainability Read More
MECHANICSBURG, PA — Dozens of small Pennsylvania meat processors are expanding operations and increasing local food supply capacity with state grant funding aimed at reducing processing delays and supporting local …
Pa. Grants Help Small Meat Processors Meet Local Demand Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County leaders celebrated youth leadership and the region’s agricultural heritage during a recent Board of Commissioners meeting, recognizing Pennsylvania 4-H Week and National Agriculture Week …
Chester County Celebrates 4-H Youth and Farming Heritage Read More
FLEETWOOD, PA — Pennsylvania agriculture officials highlighted state programs supporting women farmers Monday during a visit to a Berks County farm, emphasizing investments aimed at strengthening farm businesses and supporting …
Women Powering Pa. Farms Highlighted During State Visit Read More