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MENALLEN TOWNSHIP, PA — Pennsylvania will open a $10 million disaster-relief program Aug. 24 for fruit growers facing an estimated $150 million to $200 million in losses from a spring …
Pennsylvania Opens $10M Aid Program for Freeze-Hit Growers Read More
PENNSYLVANIA FURNACE, PA — Pennsylvania recognized 13 family farms Thursday for maintaining ownership across generations, including a Centre County property held by the same family since 1813, as the state …
Pennsylvania Honors 13 Farms for Century-Long Family Ownership Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Wenger Group has acquired Plainville Farms, preserving 690 jobs and preventing the closure of one of Pennsylvania’s largest turkey processing operations through a state-backed investment package …
Wenger Group Acquisition Preserves 690 Pennsylvania Jobs Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania farmers will be able to compete for $13 million in state tax credits beginning Aug. 1 to offset the cost of conservation projects that improve soil …
Pennsylvania Opens $13 Million Farm Tax Credit Program for Conservation Read More
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