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HARRISBURG, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recently announced the opening of the 2024-2025 Very Small Meat and Poultry Processor Reimbursement Grant Program. This initiative aims to support small-scale meat …
Pennsylvania Launches Grant Program to Boost Small Meat and Poultry Processors Read More
DEVON, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Senator Carolyn Comitta gathered at Jenkins Arboretum and Gardens in Chester County on Thursday to highlight the importance of Senate Bill 1193, …
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Push for Pollinator Protection to Bolster Economy and Food Production Read More
THORNTON, PA — Senator John I. Kane (Delaware/Chester) announced grant funding for two food banks in Senate District 9. Kennett Area Community Service (KACS) received $26,650, and the DELCO Food …
Senator Announces Grants for Local Food Banks Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration announced on Thursday a significant step in protecting Pennsylvania’s agricultural heritage by purchasing development rights for 2,629 acres on 28 farms across 19 counties. …
Pennsylvania Commits to Preserving Farmland with $9.8 Million Investment Read More
HOLTWOOD, PA — On Monday, Governor Josh Shapiro and Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding visited Cedar Meadow Farm in Lancaster County. This regenerative farm, known for its hemp and mixed …
Governor Shapiro Champions Agriculture Innovation at Cedar Meadow Farm Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Friday, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced the distribution of over $2.07 million to food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania through The Emergency Food …
Pennsylvania Awards $2 Million to Fight Food Insecurity Read More
KUTZTOWN, PA — The Shapiro Administration has announced a $350,000 grant to the Rodale Institute for launching a first-of-its-kind apprenticeship program in Pennsylvania. This initiative aims to train individuals aspiring …
Pennsylvania Launches Pioneering Organic Inspector Apprenticeship Program with $350,000 Grant Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recently unveiled a new phase of the Farm-to-School Grant program. Under the aegis of Governor Josh Shapiro’s budget, this initiative opens the …
Pennsylvania Nourishes Young Minds and Local Farms with Farm-to-School Grants Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration recently announced the permanent protection of 2,250 acres across 28 farms in 15 counties from potential residential or commercial development. This initiative, part of …
Chester County Farms Secured for Future Generations Amid Statewide Conservation Effort Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recently announced the availability of $4.8 million in federally funded grants aimed at enhancing the food supply chain’s efficiency from farm to …
Pennsylvania Agriculture Industry Receives $4.8 Million Boost to Strengthen Food Supply Chain Read More