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.
As some Christmas tree farms close due to lack of supply, experts warn not to worry Tuesday, November 14 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The holidays are fast approaching and as people prepare to pick out the perfect pine to decorate for Christmas, some growers are warning the holiday staple could be in short supply.Some Christmas tree farms that have been holiday fixtures for decades... Read More.
Meatheads Market opens storefront in Brookville Tuesday, March 14 by Louise BennettBROOKVILLE – A new store offering items grown and produced on local farms is now open in Brookville.Meatheads Market first opened last year as a meat processor, but now includes a storefront stocked with various lines of cheese, deli meats, produce, milk, and other... Read More.
‘Narco slaves’: Migrant workers face abuse on Oregon’s cartel-run, illegal pot farms Thursday, December 15 by ABC News(MEDFORD, Ore.) -- A day after Alejandra, which is not her real name, arrived for a job harvesting marijuana at a farm near Medford, Oregon, she says things took a harrowing turn when armed guards prevented workers from leaving.“Holding a gun, one of them... Read More.
173-acre solar farm in Bradford Township has area residents expressing concern Wednesday, December 14 by Louise BennettCLEARFIELD COUNTY — A New Jersey company is building a 173-acre solar farm in Bradford Township, Clearfield County, and some area residents are expressing concern.The solar farm is owned by CI-Shiloh LLC, and will contain over 45,000 solar panels, eight central inverters and concrete... Read More.
Jeff Tech receives grant for new Farm-to-Refrigerator program Tuesday, November 29 by Louise BennettREYNOLDSVILLE -- A $1.1 million grant from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program has been awarded to a project at Jeff Tech in Reynoldsville.According to State Senator Cris Dush, the money will be used at the vocational technical school to construct, equip, and furnish a... Read More.
Christmas tree from Pennsylvania chosen for White House Wednesday, October 12 by Louise BennettAuburn – A tree from Pennsylvania will grace the White House this Christmas.The White House Executive Usher Robert Downing joined Pennsylvania’s Agriculture Deputy Secretary Fred Strathmeyer Jr Monday at Paul and Pam Shealer’s Evergreen Acres Tree Farm in Schuylkill County to select a tree.Shealer’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.
Kim McDonald celebrates State Farm’s 100th year with DuBois Chamber of Commerce Thursday, July 14 by Louise BennettDuBois - The DuBois Chamber of Commerce hosted a Centennial Celebration yesterday with Kim McDonald State Farm to celebrate State Farm’s 100th year of business.The celebration was held at Kim McDonald’s new location on McCracken Run Road in DuBois.The new location has been open... Read More.
How Disney parks fight food waste with redirected meals for food banks, farms and more Thursday, April 14 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The happiest place on earth is doubling down to ensure it does its part to keep the earth happy too.For Earth Month, the company is celebrating Disney Planet Possible -- a collective of tangible actions that emphasizes sustainability efforts -- and... Read More.
