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WASHINGTON, D.C. —The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced an investment exceeding $46 million. This funding is dedicated to advancing access to healthy foods and fostering local food system …
USDA Commits $46 Million to Address Food and Nutrition Insecurity in Underserved Communities Read More
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. — In a significant stride towards enhancing the sustainability and productivity of the United States’ agricultural sector, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has declared an investment of …
USDA Commits $121 Million to Propel Specialty Crop and Organic Agriculture Research Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recently announced the opening of the 2024-2025 Very Small Meat and Poultry Processor Reimbursement Grant Program. This initiative aims to support small-scale meat …
Pennsylvania Launches Grant Program to Boost Small Meat and Poultry Processors Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — State Senator Carolyn Comitta is urging Chester County seniors to apply for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. This initiative provides eligible residents aged 60 and …
Senator Comitta Promotes Program for Seniors to Access Fresh, Local Produce Read More
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