DuBois Area School District to receive Farm-to-School grant Thursday, November 16 by Louise BennettHARRISBURG — The DuBois Area School District will receive the highest amount possible in a Farm-to-School Grant award.On Tuesday, the state's Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding said the DuBois school system will receive a $15,000 grant to help improve access to healthy, local food for... Read More.
Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson named Chairman of House Agriculture Committee Wednesday, February 1 by Louise BennettWASHINGTON – The new Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee in the U.S. Congress is local Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson.It is the first time since the Civil War era that a Congressman from Pennsylvania holds that position.Thompson says he is already receiving good input... Read More.
Pennsylvania Farm Show prepares to kick off next week Tuesday, December 27 by Louise BennettHARRISBURG – It will soon be January, and that means The Pennsylvania Farm Show is right around the corner.The PA Farm Show is the largest indoor agricultural exposition under one roof in the United States, and it begins Saturday, January 7th, in Harrisburg.This year’s... Read More.
PA Secretary of Agriculture predicts increase in farm production Tuesday, October 11 by Louise BennettHarrisburg — Despite ongoing issues affecting food production and supply, the Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture says he is confident that the Commonwealth will do its part in helping to feed the world.As many of the state’s farms are celebrating festival season, Russell Redding commented that... Read More.
2023 Pennsylvania Farm Show theme announced Monday, October 3 by wcednewsHARRISBURG – The theme of the 2023 Pennsylvania Farm Show has been announced. The 107th annual event will bear the theme: Rooted in Progress. Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding made the announcement Friday. The next Pennsylvania Farm Show will run from Saturday, January 7th... Read More.
How the agriculture industry must adapt to megadrought in the West: Experts Thursday, June 30 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The industry that overwhelmingly uses the most water resources in the West does so for good reason: to provide sustenance for the rest of the country.Globally, the agriculture sector uses 70% of all freshwater withdrawals. In California, that number is ever... Read More.
Pennsylvania focuses on protecting native species Monday, June 20 by Louise BennettHarrisburg - Leaders from seven state agencies highlighted the importance of protecting native species, which are critical to protecting our natural resources, at a stream restoration site at Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission headquarters.Governor Tom Wolf has proclaimed the first Pennsylvania Native Species Day.The... Read More.
Agriculture grants available for PA military veterans Wednesday, June 1 by Louise BennettHarrisburg – Pennsylvania’s military veterans can receive up to $10,000 in grants to be used for farm and related business start-ups and expansion.The state’s Agriculture Secretary, Russell Redding, is inviting veterans’ services, agricultural and other organizations to apply for funding to deliver those grants... Read More.
Clearfield County to distribute vouchers for senior nutrition program Friday, May 6 by Louise BennettClearfield -In partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, the Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging will distribute vouchers for the Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program.Eligible Seniors can receive $24 in checks to buy fresh produce at certified Farmers Markets and Roadside stands.Residents of... Read More.
Ag Dept lifts Thousand Cankers quarantine, Eastern Black Walnut not threatened Thursday, January 27 by wcednewsHarrisburg, PA – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced that the department has lifted a quarantine in place since August 2014, because Thousand Cankers Disease no longer threatens Pennsylvania's black walnut trees. Pennsylvania leads the nation in production and exports of hardwood lumber, and the disease... Read More.
