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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
DUQUESNE, PA — Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding convened local officials, farmers, and food bank leaders on Wednesday, April 2, to address the impact of the …
Your Neighbors Are Hungry: Pennsylvania Fights to Save Millions in Food Aid for Families and Farmers Read More
MANHEIM, PA —The Shapiro Administration, in collaboration with Pennsylvania State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences, has announced the launch of the new Center for Plant Excellence, a landmark initiative aimed …
Transforming Agriculture Forever: Pennsylvania’s Bold New Center for Plant Excellence Ushers in a Thriving Future Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has allocated $502,140 in Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants to support 21 projects in ten counties aimed at advancing urban farming and improving …
ICYMI: Pennsylvania Awards $502,140 in Urban Agriculture Grants Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The Shapiro Administration has announced $502,140 in Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants to support urban farmers and improve access to fresh, locally grown food in underserved communities …
Transforming Communities: Grants Fuel Fresh Food Access in Urban PA Neighborhoods Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A new initiative in Pennsylvania aims to tackle the growing threat of invasive plants while enhancing the state’s natural landscapes. Through the Pennsylvania Invasive Replace-ive Program, residents …
Transform Your Yard and Save Local Wildlife – Trade Invasive Plants for Free Native Trees in PA! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the USDA Northeast Regional Food Business Center and the NASDA Foundation, has unveiled the first round of Business Builder …
Pennsylvania Unveils $10M Boost for Small Farms and Food Businesses, Empowering Regional Agriculture Read More
SOMERSET, PA — Pennsylvania’s thriving maple syrup industry received center stage last week as Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding marked the start of the 2025 maple tapping season at Baer Bros …
Sweet Success: How PA’s Maple Syrup Industry and Bold Shapiro Investments Are Changing the Game Read More