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HARRISBURG, PA — In a move aimed at improving water quality in Pennsylvania and the Chesapeake Bay, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recently announced that the Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission has …
Pennsylvania Invests $3 Million in Water Quality Projects Through Conservation Excellence Grant Program Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State agriculture officials in Pennsylvania are urging consumers to immediately dispose of all raw milk products from Conoco View Dairy after tests revealed contamination with harmful Campylobacter …
Pennsylvania Officials Issue Urgent Warning to Discard Conoco View Dairy’s Raw Milk Over Health Risks Read More
NEWVILLE, PA — Pioneering a new path for the Keystone State’s resurgence, Governor Josh Shapiro and Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary, Rick Siger, recently unveiled the first …
Pennsylvania Blooms with New Economic Development Strategy, with Agriculture Holding a Pivotal Role Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a move aimed at sustaining and growing Pennsylvania’s impressive $132.5 billion agriculture industry, the Shapiro Administration recently announced a funding injection of $2.232 million to innovative …
Revitalizing Pennsylvania Agriculture: State Pumps $2.232 Million into Research & Development Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Last week, Pennsylvania’s updated Dog Law, aimed at enhancing public safety and consumer protection measures, officially took effect. The changes are expected to strengthen requirements for kennels, …
Pennsylvania Dog Law Overhaul: A Boost for Public Safety and Consumer Protection Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding this eek announced the awarding of $300,000 in Veterans in Agriculture Grants. The grants aim to connect military veterans with farming opportunities, providing …
Veterans in Pennsylvania Receive $300,000 Boost to Farming Opportunities Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a move aimed at strengthening Pennsylvania’s agricultural sector, Governor Josh Shapiro announced on Wednesday the availability of $26 million in USDA funding through the Resilient Food …
Pennsylvania Agriculture Receives $26 Million Boost from USDA, But Challenges Remain Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In an effort to spotlight the importance of agriculture and its role in Pennsylvania’s economy, the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (PFB) convened a high-profile panel at the 108th …
Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Advocates for Agriculture’s Future at 108th PA Farm Show Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The future of Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry just got a little brighter. Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced yesterday that 47 organizations across 24 counties are set to receive a …
Pennsylvania’s Farm Bill Invests in Future Agricultural Leaders with $498,161 in Youth Grants Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Department of Agriculture has issued a renewed call to arms for all poultry owners, be they backyard hobbyists or commercial producers. The familiar foe? Highly Pathogenic Avian …
Keep Your Guard Up, Poultry Owners: Protecting Your Flock from Avian Influenza Read More