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PHILADELPHIA, PA — State officials visited Sankofa Farm at Bartram’s Garden on Thursday as part of Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2025 Urban Agriculture Tour, highlighting major investments aimed at strengthening food …
Shapiro Administration Touts Urban Agriculture Investments on Philadelphia Tour Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is urging consumers to immediately discard Byers Organic Dairy brand raw milk purchased between July 8 and July 10, 2025, following the …
PA Agriculture Department Warns Consumers to Discard Byers Organic Dairy Raw Milk Due to E. Coli Contamination Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin reopening select southern border ports for cattle, bison, and equine imports from Mexico as early as today, July 7, following …
USDA Announces Phased Reopening of Southern Border Ports for Livestock Trade Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Forest Service, under the Department of Agriculture, has released the final environmental impact statement and draft record of decision for the proposed Resolution Copper Mining Project. …
Resolution Copper Mining Project Advances with Key Environmental Approvals Read More
MANHEIM, PA — The Shapiro Administration has announced a $224,190 investment in Agriculture Promotion Grants aimed at bolstering domestic sales and exports of Pennsylvania’s agricultural products. Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding disclosed …
Shapiro Admin Boosts PA Agriculture with $224K to Grow Local Farms! Read More
CARLISLE, PA — The 2025 Scooped: An Ice Cream Trail launched this week at Destiny Dairy Bar in Cumberland County, marking the start of a summer-long celebration of Pennsylvania’s thriving …
Discover Sweet Summer Adventures on PA’s 2025 Ice Cream Trail – Start Now! Read More
PINE GROVE, PA — The Shapiro Administration this week announced a significant expansion of Pennsylvania’s Farm Vitality Grants, doubling the maximum funding available to support farmers in their strategic business …
Empowering Pennsylvania Farmers: Shapiro Administration Doubles Vital Grants to Secure Farming Futures Read More
GERMANTOWN, PA — The Shapiro Administration announced $3.375 million in grants under the 2025 Fresh Food Financing Initiative (FFFI), aiming to improve access to fresh, affordable food while bolstering local …
Transforming Lives with Fresh Food: $3.375M Boost for PA Communities! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration has announced a $12 million investment to preserve 3,187 acres of farmland across 29 farms in 17 counties, reinforcing its commitment to protecting Pennsylvania’s …
Pennsylvania Invests $12 Million to Preserve 3,187 Acres of Farmland Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has announced the expansion of its spotted lanternfly quarantine zone to include Bradford, Sullivan, Venango, and Wyoming Counties. With this update, the …
Stop the Spread: How You Can Help Protect Pennsylvania’s Agriculture from the Spotted Lanternfly Crisis Read More