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Shapiro Administration, Community Partners Highlight Importance of Charitable Food Network, Necessity of Food Assistance Programs During Hunger Action Month  

September 17, 2023September 17, 2023 - by MyChesCo

PENNSYLVANIA — Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh and Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Cheryl Cook visited Downtown Daily Bread this past week to highlight the …

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Grant Applications Now Open for $700,000 to Grow Opportunities Statewide

July 20, 2023July 19, 2023 - by MyChesCo

PENNSYLVANIA — On Monday, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding concluded a weeklong tour of projects in Pennsylvania, emphasizing the importance of agriculture in building community strength and economic progress. The tour …

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Transforming Food Deserts: The GIANT Company Commits $200K to Urban Agriculture Grants in PA

July 12, 2023July 12, 2023 - by MyChesCo

PENNSYLVANIA — On Tuesday, Governor Josh Shapiro, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, and The GIANT Company’s vice president toured York Fresh Food Farms to announce a $200,000 commitment towards PA Farm …

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Urban Agriculture Committee Meeting: Urban Producers, Public Invited to Attend August Meeting

July 11, 2023July 10, 2023 - by MyChesCo

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is inviting stakeholders to participate in a public meeting of the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production on August 1, 2023. …

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USDA Announces Grants for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production

January 31, 2023January 28, 2023 - by MyChesCo

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is making available up to $7.5 million for grants through its Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUAIP). The competitive grants …

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Russel Redding and Josh Shapiro Address Pennsylvania Farm Show

January 12, 2023January 12, 2023 - by MyChesCo

PENNSYLVANIA — Secretary of Agriculture Russel Redding was joined by Governor-elect Josh Shapiro yesterday at the 2023 Farm Show Public Officials Day luncheon. The two spoke to hundreds of people …

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5th Annual Urban Agriculture Week Celebrated in Pennsylvania

July 17, 2022July 16, 2022 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding traveled from Erie to Pittsburgh, Harrisburg to Philadelphia, and from Easton to Wilkes-Barre this past week in honor of Pennsylvania’s 5th Annual Urban …

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USDA Provides $43 Million for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production, Adds New Urban County Committees

June 12, 2022June 6, 2022 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced investments to support urban agriculture, including $43.1 million for grants and cooperative agreements as well as six new urban …

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Governor Wolf, First Lady Highlight Power of Community Partnerships

May 21, 2022May 21, 2022 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf and First Lady Frances Wolf visited the new GIANT Bleacher Garden at the former Bishop McDevitt High School on Friday, which is now being …

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USDA Announces Inaugural Federal Advisory Committee on Urban Agriculture

February 3, 2022February 3, 2022 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack selected 12 members to serve on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) inaugural Secretary’s Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture to provide input on …