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PHILADELPHIA, PA — First Lady Lori Shapiro and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding joined forces with Sharing Excess, a food rescue operation at the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market, to tackle food …
Fighting Food Waste: Pennsylvania’s Push to Ensure Access to Nutritious Food Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — In an ambitious move to bolster the city’s sustainability efforts and engage more communities in environmental stewardship, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation announced a significant expansion of the …
Philadelphia Expands Community Compost Network to Promote Sustainability and Reduce Waste Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — News broke this week to an intrigued nation. POLITICO noted Pennsylvania’s particular prominence as the state with the highest percentage of farmers under 35. This achievement is …
Pennsylvania Leads Charge in Attracting a New Generation of Farmers: A Possible National Model? Read More
In the sprawling canvas of nature, a garden serves as a microcosm of life’s intricate web – a delicate dance of flora and fauna intertwined with the soil and sun. …
Green Gardening: Cultivating Sustainability and Harmony Read More
In an increasingly unequal world, food justice is at the forefront, with ten Black-led organizations leading the charge towards a fairer food system, as originally reported by Stacker. Their mission? …
Unveiling 10 Pioneering Black-Led Organizations Challenging the Food System Inequality 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
PENNSYLVANIA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced on Tuesday the awarding of PA Farm Bill Farm-to-School Grants totaling $605,398. The grants, which support 56 schools, school districts, and childhood education …
Chester County Schools Benefit from PA Farm Bill Farm-to-School Grants Read More
Winter is a season of indulgence, with Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts prompting families across the nation to fill their fridges and freezers to the brim. But amidst the delicious excesses, …
Maximizing Your Meals: How Pennsylvanians Can Be More Resourceful to Reduce Food Waste Read More
Did you know that about 1/3 of the food produced for human consumption every year is wasted? That’s approximately 1.3 billion tons of food! And while this may not seem …
Save Money, Help the Planet: 5 Easy Ways to Reduce Food Waste Read More