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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
WEST CHESTER, PA — AgConnect has unveiled the 2025 Chester County Farm Guide, a comprehensive resource designed to showcase the county’s rich agricultural landscape and strengthen connections between residents, visitors, …
Chester County Farm Guide Celebrates Local Agriculture and Spotlights Over 125 Family-Owned Farms Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro announced a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) over its abrupt cancellation of Pennsylvania’s Local Food Purchasing Assistance (LFPA) Program agreement. The …
Shapiro Fights for Farmers and Families After USDA Cuts Critical Funding Read More
GERMANTOWN, PA — The Shapiro Administration announced $3.375 million in grants under the 2025 Fresh Food Financing Initiative (FFFI), aiming to improve access to fresh, affordable food while bolstering local …
Transforming Lives with Fresh Food: $3.375M Boost for PA Communities! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has allocated $502,140 in Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants to support 21 projects in ten counties aimed at advancing urban farming and improving …
ICYMI: Pennsylvania Awards $502,140 in Urban Agriculture Grants Read More