Agriculture

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...
Agriculture

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...
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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...
Agriculture

Local school leaders gain insight into cutting-edge trends and career pathways

In an effort to stay attuned to the ever-evolving landscape of agriculture in the county, Berks County school leaders participated in the Berks County...
Agriculture

Kutztown University awarded $1.5M grant to collaborate with Rodale Institute for Regenerative Organic Agriculture Program

Kutztown University was awarded a $1.5 million grant to support its Regenerative Organic Agriculture track within its environmental science program in collaboration with the...
Agriculture

Ag Sec. Redding tours Skyline Pastures highlighting success of military veteran farmers

Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans Affairs Brigadier General Maureen Weigl toured Skyline Pastures in Mohrsville, Berks County, a veteran-owned...
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Agriculture

66-acre crop farm in Windsor Township saved from future residential or commercial development

The Shapiro Administration recently announced that Pennsylvania preserved 1,336 acres on 18 farms in 13 counties, forever protecting them from residential or commercial development....
Agriculture

Pennsylvania awarded $1 Million in federal grants to boost sales, quality of vegetable, fruit, nut, and nursery crops

Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recently announced that Pennsylvania was awarded more than $1 million in federal funds for 11 projects aimed at increasing the...
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