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Agriculture

18th Ward Community Garden: A green oasis flourishes in Reading

The 18th Ward Community Garden, located at 1040 Liggett Ave in Reading, has become a vibrant hub for urban gardening, thanks to the dedication...
Agriculture

Berks County farms benefit from state’s $6.7M farmland preservation initiative

Berks County has secured over $235,000 in state and local funding to preserve two farms as part of a broader $6.7 million investment aimed...
Agriculture

Sen. Schwank hosts Ag Secretary and State Veterinarian for Berks County agriculture discussion

State Senator Judy Schwank hosted an agriculture update at Penn State Berks on Wednesday morning, where Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding and State...
Agriculture

Rodale Institute receives $122K grant to advance organic hazelnut production in Pennsylvania

The Rodale Institute, a pioneer in organic farming research, has been awarded $122,000 as part of a $1.01 million federal grant package allocated to...
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Berks County Farm honored for 200 years of family legacy

The Shapiro Administration has recognized the George R. and Barbara A. Hess Farm in Shoemakersville, Berks County, as a Pennsylvania Bicentennial Farm, marking over...
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...
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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...
Agriculture

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...
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