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HARRISBURG, PA — On Friday, Russell Redding, Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary, revealed that Greene County has now joined 52 others in Pennsylvania under quarantine due to the presence of the invasive …
Pennsylvania Expands Quarantine Against Spotted Lanternflies: The Battle to Save Keystone State Agriculture Continues Read More
EAST BERLIN, PA — Pennsylvania’s Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced major updates to the state’s fertilizer law on Thursday. Joined by legislators, industry associations, and business leaders at Cashman’s Hardware …
Pennsylvania Revamps Fertilizer Law to Protect Waterways and Promote Greener Lawncare Read More
LANDENBERG, PA — In the serene settings of Avon Grove Charter School in Landenberg, Chester County, a special week dedicated to agriculture literacy unfolded, reflecting a statewide effort to cultivate …
Nurturing Young Minds: PA Ag Literacy Week Sows Seeds of Agricultural Education in Chester County Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In an ambitious move to fortify Pennsylvania’s $132.5 billion agriculture industry, the state’s Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced a new round of funding aimed at bolstering the …
Pennsylvania Launches $460,000 Specialty Crop Initiative to Fuel Agricultural Innovation and Sustainability Read More
PEACH GLEN, PA — In the quiet orchards of Adams County, a $1 million state investment is turning surplus apples into a lifeline for the state’s food-insecure families. Agriculture Secretary …
Turning Surplus into Sustenance: State and Federal Funds Transform Pennsylvania’s Apple Bounty into Aid for Hungry Families Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Keystone State’s flourishing grape and wine industry is not just about producing flavorful vintages. According to a 2023 study by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, it’s …
Pennsylvania Grape & Wine Industry Flourishes, Boosting State Economy and Job Market Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced this week that the Pennsylvania Agricultural Business Development Center is now accepting applications for its Farm Vitality Planning Grants. With a fund …
Pennsylvania Farm Vitality Planning Grants: A Golden Opportunity for Farmers to Thrive Read More
WARREN CENTER, PA — On Friday, Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding officially launched the state’s maple tapping season at Dewy Meadows Farm in Warren Center, Bradford County. The event, a …
A Sweet Start: Pennsylvania’s Maple Tapping Season Kicks Off Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration recently disclosed that 1,519 acres covering 22 farms across 11 counties have been permanently safeguarded from residential or commercial development. The preservation of these …
Pennsylvania Preserves 1,519 Acres on 22 Farms Across 11 Counties Read More
NEW HOLLAND, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro and Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding visited New Holland Agriculture’s Lancaster County campus yesterday. The visit gave them a first-hand look at the …
Governor Shapiro’s Budget Puts Pennsylvania Agriculture in the Spotlight with $10.3M Innovation Fund Read More