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U.S. Senator John Fetterman is applauding the United States Department of Agriculture’s announcement this week of a new $6.8 million agreement with Pennsylvania to expand the purchase of nutritious, local …
$6.8 Million Agreement Will Expand Local Food Purchases for School Meal Programs in Pennsylvania Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — On Thursday, during Military Appreciation Day at the 107th Pennsylvania Farm Show, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding joined MG Mark Schindler, Pennsylvania’s adjutant general and head of the DMVA, …
Pennsylvania’s First Recipients Of Farmer Veteran Grants Announced Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania is investing in the future of its agriculture and youth programs with nearly $1.5 million in announced grants. Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding made the announcement yesterday at …
PA Announces $1.5 Million in Farm-to-School and Ag Education Grants Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture announced recipients of $1.58 million in 2022-23 Very Small Meat and Poultry Processors Reimbursement Grants. The grants, awarded to 20 processors in 15 …
20 Small Meat and Poultry Processors Receive $1.58 Million Grant to Meet Demand for Local Food Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania dog owners are being reminded that they must purchase a 2023 license for their canine friend by January 1, 2023. Licenses protect all Pennsylvania dogs and are …
Pennsylvania Dog Owners: License Your Dogs By January 1, 2023 Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — On Thursday, Pennsylvania protected 2,478 acres on 30 farms in 18 counties from future residential, or commercial development, investing more than $8.9 million in state, county, local and …
170 Farms and 13,069 Acres Protected in Pennsylvania Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Last month, more than 52,000 known farmers and other agricultural producers across Pennsylvania began receiving 2022 Census of Agriculture questionnaires from the USDA. Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding is …
Agriculture Secretary Encourages PA Farmers to Be Counted In 2022 Agriculture Census Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced yesterday $300,000 in Farm Transition Planning Grants. The grants, which are available through the PA Farm Bill’s Farm Vitality Planning Grant Program, …
Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Announces $300,000 in Farm Transition Planning Grants Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding this week announced the singers who will perform the “Star-Spangled Banner” daily and at special events during the 2023 Farm Show. Six-year-old Mia Bixler, …
2023 PA Farm Show National Anthem Contest Winners Announced Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — This holiday season, consider donating a Christmas tree to Trees for Troops. This program helps bring the holiday spirit to military families by providing them with a donated …
Trees for Troops: Help Bring the Holiday Spirit to Military Families Read More