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Agriculture

Pennsylvania protects 247 acres of 3 farms in Berks County from future development

The Shapiro Administration has announced that Pennsylvania is investing more than $9.9 million to purchase development rights for 2,654 acres on 30 farms in...
Agriculture

Volunteers pack Maternal Health Boxes at Helping Harvest, closing 2024 Urban Agriculture Tour

Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visited Helping Harvest in Spring Township Friday morning on the final day of the Shapiro Administration’s 2024 Urban Agriculture Tour....
Agriculture

USDA Secretary Vilsack and National Climate Advisor highlight Climate-Smart Agriculture in Reading

On Thursday, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi visited Pennsylvania to highlight the Biden-Harris Administration’s dedication to fostering an...
Agriculture

Urban Agriculture Tour showcases community-driven food initiatives in Reading

Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visited four urban farms in Reading on Wednesday as part of the Shapiro Administration’s 2024 Urban Agriculture Tour. The tour...
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State protects 104-acre crop farm in Tilden Township from future development

The Shapiro Administration recently announced that Pennsylvania will purchase development rights for 2,629 acres on 28 farms in 19 counties, protecting them from future...
Agriculture

Greater Berks Development Fund awards $400K for acquisition of 81-acre farm in Jefferson Township

Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced Tuesday five new funding awards through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) totaling $1,885,000...
Agriculture

Tractor Supply in Muhlenberg Township helps young people get growing with Future Gardeners Kit

The Temple Tractor Supply is providing free garden kits to local children to teach the basics of at-home gardening. On May 18, 2024, customers can...
Agriculture

Rodale Institute receives $350K grant to support first-in-PA apprenticeship in organic agriculture

The Shapiro Administration announced Tuesday a $350,000 grant for the development of a first-in-Pennsylvania apprenticeship program that will offer real opportunity to Pennsylvanians seeking...
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Consumers urged to discard Campylobacter-contaminated raw milk products sold in 12 counties

Due to contamination with Campylobacter, consumers should immediately discard raw milk sold from Apple Valley Creamery, under the Pure Pastures Dairy label, with sell-by...
Agriculture

Senator Scott Martin, Delvin Martin, and Stevens Feed Mill team honored for leadership during the Avian Influenza outbreak

PennAg Industries Association announced Delvin Martin and the team of Stevens Feed and Senator Scott Martin as its 2024 Distinguished Service Award winners at...
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