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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Food banks and emergency food providers across the country could soon receive millions in federal support to distribute more meat, eggs, dairy, and seafood to struggling families …
New Federal Plan Aims to Close America’s Protein Gap Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is pushing to expand federal support for urban agriculture, proposing new funding and technical assistance aimed at helping smaller, city-based farms …
Urban Farming Bill Aims to Expand Access, Spark Growth Read More
MECHANICSBURG, PA — Pennsylvania farmers and agricultural businesses can now apply for up to $10,000 in marketing reimbursements under a new $500,000 state grant program aimed at increasing sales of …
New PA Grants Open Door for Farmers to Boost Sales Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal officials are launching a new office within the U.S. Department of Agriculture to improve access to government programs and strengthen support for the nation’s seafood industry.
New USDA Seafood Office Aims to Boost U.S. Fishing Industry Read More
BLOOMSBURG, PA — A Columbia County orchard is expanding operations and increasing local food production after receiving more than $200,000 in state-backed funding, as Pennsylvania officials push to strengthen local …
State Funding Fuels Farm Growth Amid Rising Costs Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Farmers, local food businesses, and regional food networks across the United States will receive more than $26.8 million in federal funding aimed at expanding markets for locally …
USDA Awards $26.8M to Expand Local Food Markets Nationwide Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Farmers, gardeners, researchers, and policymakers from across the region are set to converge in Lancaster next month as Pasa Sustainable Agriculture opens registration for its 35th annual …
Farmers, Innovators Converge as Pasa Marks 35 Years of Sustainable Growth Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — Two figures shaping the future of Chester County agriculture were honored this week as AgConnect recognized a fifth-generation mushroom grower for innovation in farming and a …
Fifth-Generation Grower and State Lawmaker Honored as Ag Leaders Rise Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — State officials visited Sankofa Farm at Bartram’s Garden on Thursday as part of Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2025 Urban Agriculture Tour, highlighting major investments aimed at strengthening food …
Shapiro Administration Touts Urban Agriculture Investments on Philadelphia Tour Read More
PITTSBURGH, PA — The Shapiro Administration kicked off its 2025 Urban Agriculture Tour on Monday at Pittsburgh’s Bidwell Training Center, spotlighting major investments aimed at expanding fresh food access, creating …
Shapiro Administration Launches Statewide Urban Agriculture Tour to Boost Innovation and Food Access Read More