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How to save on pricey pumpkins as drought, inflation impacts farmers ahead of Halloween

Tuesday, September 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As prices continue to climb on an array of goods due to inflation and increased production costs -- like fuel for transportation -- farm owners have warned that pumpkins could have a higher price tag this season. With Halloween fast approaching, pumpkins... Read More.

Downtown DuBois Inc. hosts another Farmer’s Market today

Saturday, July 23 by Louise Bennett

DuBois – Downtown DuBois Inc. is hosting a Farmer's Market today from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.. in the Pershing Parking Lot.

Clearfield County distributes nearly $40,000 in vouchers for senior residents

Tuesday, July 19 by Louise Bennett

Clearfield – According to the Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging, more than 1,600 local senior residents have received vouchers to use at area Farmers Markets. The local agency works in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture in providing the vouchers to assist seniors... Read More.

Biden says US farmers play critical role in ‘feeding the world’ amid Ukraine war

Wednesday, May 11 by ABC News

(KANKAKEE, Ill.) -- President Joe Biden hit the road Wednesday to talk about the role American farmers can play in alleviating global food shortages caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. At O’Connor Farms, a family-run farm in Kankakee, Illinois, Biden outlined steps his administration is... Read More.

Clearfield County to distribute vouchers for senior nutrition program

Friday, May 6 by Louise Bennett

Clearfield - 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.

Christmas tree farmers prepare for bigger crowds, more demand this holiday season

Tuesday, November 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The holiday season is in full swing and tree farmers across the country are preparing for the Christmas crowds. At Boyd Mountain Christmas Tree Farm in Waynesville, North Carolina, customers can cut down their own Christmas tree. Darren Nicholson, who works at... Read More.

How experts say farmers can reduce greenhouse gases from agriculture

Thursday, November 18 by ABC News

(PAUMA VALLEY, Calif.) -- The key to helping curb greenhouse gas emissions from the agriculture industry may be hidden just beneath the surface. While in the past century farming has transformed to be faster and on a larger scale, the newfound efficiency came at a cost... Read More.

Black farmers fight to keep their land, cultivate next generation

Friday, June 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- John Boyd Jr., a fourth-generation farmer, grew up close to his 1,000-acre farm in southern Virginia where he now grows soybeans, wheat and livestock. Boyd, of Baskerville, Virginia, is also the founder of the non-profit National Black Farmers Association, which educates and... Read More.

Secretary of Ag visits rural vaccine clinics, encourages farmworkers to seize opportunity

Thursday, April 8 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – With all of Pennsylvania's essential agriculture industry now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination, agricultural officials are thanking farmers for their hard work during the pandemic and encouraging farmers to trust the science and take the vaccine. *** Gettysburg, PA - With all of... Read More.

CARES Act dairy program gives $7.6 million in relief to 1,550 PA dairy farmers

Monday, November 30 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced that the CARES Act-funded Dairy Indemnity Program has distributed $7.6 million in direct relief payments to 1,550 dairy farmers in the commonwealth. Any dairy farmer who experienced losses due to discarded or displaced milk during the... Read More.

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