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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
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials have opened a new round of state grants worth up to $381,810 to help nonprofit organizations promote and expand markets for agricultural products grown in …
ICYMI: Pa. Opens New Grants to Boost Farm Products and Exports Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania agriculture groups can now apply for state grants designed to promote farm products, expand exports, and strengthen markets for goods produced in the commonwealth.
New Grants Aim to Expand Markets for Pennsylvania Farm Products Read More
LANCASTER, PA — Pennsylvania is mobilizing additional personnel, expanding laboratory testing, and directing millions in emergency funding as a surge in Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza threatens the state’s $7.1 billion …
Avian Flu Surge Prompts Expanded State Response Read More