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Chester County, Pennsylvania, is an agricultural gem in the heart of Pennsylvania. With a thriving food production industry, Chester County has made its mark as a significant contributor to the …
Chester County: Cultivating an Agricultural Gem in the Heart of Pennsylvania Read More
The global organic oats market is set for substantial growth, with Future Market Insights, Inc. forecasting a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4% until 2033. This burgeoning industry …
The Organic Oats Market: A Flourishing Industry Set to Double by 2033 Read More
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced an investment of more than $33 million to support capacity-building efforts at 1890 Land-grant Universities. This investment, administered through USDA’s National Institute …
USDA Invests in Research, Extension and Education at 1890 Land-grant Universities Read More
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced an investment of more than $46 million in the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program, which has funded farmer-driven grants and …
USDA Invests Over $46M in Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Tom Wolf announced that Crop One is opening a vertical farm in Hazle Township, Luzerne County, bringing 40 new full-time managerial and farm production jobs to the region.
Governor Tom Wolf Announces Crop One’s Expansion to Pennsylvania Read More
STATE COLLEGE, PA – Governor Tom Wolf and Agriculture Secretary Redding on Thursday were surrounded by recipients of a diversity of PA Farm Bill grant program funding to highlight the …
Governor Wolf: Agriculture Is the Backbone of Pennsylvania’s Economy Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — State Senator Carolyn Comitta recently joined Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Department of Community and Economic Development Acting Deputy Secretary Mandy Book at Chester County’s …
Comitta Highlights Pennsylvania’s $746 Million Mushroom Industry Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — 42-acres of farmland in Cochranville will be preserved thanks to state and county investments for agricultural land preservation, states state Senator Carolyn Comitta.
Comitta: Two Local Farms Part of 21 Preserved Across PA Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Down a dead-end, residential lane in West Bradford Township, you’d be surprised to find a new farm among the single-family homes.
Local Farm Finds Success in Staying Small Read More