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WEST CHESTER, PA — A partnership between Chester County Youth Center (CCYC) and Trellis for Tomorrow, a non-profit organization dedicated to sustainable agriculture and environmental education, has blossomed into a …
Cultivating Change: Youth Center’s Garden Project Boosts Food Security and Education! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced a significant partnership with American business owners. Through the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP), the USDA is awarding $35 …
Unlocking Rural Growth: How USDA’s New Fertilizer Initiative Could Transform Local Economies Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding is calling on Pennsylvania farmers to apply for $13 million in tax credits aimed at enhancing soil health and water quality. The tax credits …
Pennsylvania Farmers Invited to Apply for $13 Million in Tax Credits for Conservation Efforts 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 — Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed $10 million Agriculture Innovation Program has advanced with strong bipartisan support from the House Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee. House Bill 2310, which …
Pennsylvania’s $10 Million Agriculture Innovation Program Nears Approval Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Representative Paul Friel introduced a bill this week that seeks to regulate how Pennsylvania manages food processing residue (FPR). House Bill 2393 aims to address the …
Pennsylvania Bill Aims to Regulate Food Processing Residue to Protect Rural Communities Read More