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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
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
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The Shapiro Administration has announced $502,140 in Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants to support urban farmers and improve access to fresh, locally grown food in underserved communities …
Transforming Communities: Grants Fuel Fresh Food Access in Urban PA Neighborhoods Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) unveiled a significant $14.4 million funding package aimed at advancing urban agriculture and innovative production nationwide. Spread across two separate initiatives, the …
USDA Announces $14.4 Million Initiative to Boost Urban Agriculture and Innovation Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is changing the game when it comes to fighting diet-related chronic diseases and improving food security in underserved communities. Earlier this month, …
USDA Launches $4.5 Million Nutrition Hub Network to Tackle Chronic Diet-Related Diseases—A Food Revolution or Just the Start? 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
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro signed SB 645 into law on Monday, making it easier for community gardeners to claim legal ownership of vacant lots they have maintained in …
New Law Helps Philadelphia Gardeners Claim Ownership of Vacant Lots Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Monday, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives narrowly passed Senate Bill 645 with a vote of 102-100. The bill, which had already cleared the Senate on June …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Empower Philadelphia Residents in Reclaiming Vacant Land Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant stride towards urban beautification and land reform, the Pennsylvania Senate has passed Senate Bill 645, introduced by Senator Hughes. The legislation, which cleared the …
Pennsylvania Senate Passes Bill to Turn Vacant Lots into Community Gardens Read More