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Grant will allow NCC to help farmers REAP benefits of energy efficiency
Northampton Community College (NCC) has received a grant of nearly $500,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to offer technical assistants to those interested in energy efficiency improvements for agriculture producers and rural small businesses in the state.
Lehigh Valley, Central Pa. farms among those protected by $9.9M investment
Pennsylvania is investing more than $9.9 million to purchase development rights for 2,654 acres on 30 farms in 14 counties across the Lehigh Valley and Central Pennsylvania, the Shapiro Administration announced.
Pa. Senate approves bills supporting career prep for high demand jobs
The Pennsylvania Senate approved with bipartisan support Grow PA, a package of bills allowing students to pursue post-secondary education and career preparation.
New grant opportunity for Pa. agriculture offered by Shapiro Administration
To aid Pennsylvanians in the organic agriculture industry, the Shapiro Administration announced a new grant opportunity.
Shapiro economic plan could spell good news for state competitiveness
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 10-year economic development strategy plan creates a clear path for growth for the state, head of Team PA said. Abby Smith, president of Team PA, a state […]
Local organizations address agricultural challenges with state funds
One Berks County and two Southcentral Pennsylvania organizations are among eight to receive part of more than $2.2 million in funding for agricultural research.
Lehigh County gains funding for new project investment
Projects in Lehigh and other counties are among the new investments designed to strengthen communities, enhance infrastructure, and spur economic development.
Appeeling Fruit to shut down, 68 workers lose jobs
Peterson Farms informed the state that its facility at Appeeling Fruit Holdings, Dauberville, Berks County, is shutting down, idling 68 employees.
State awards nearly $500,000 to promote new technology in agriculture
State Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding today announced $498,161 in PA Farm Bill Agriculture & Youth Grants to promote new technology and attract youth to the state’s $132.5 billion agriculture industry.
Allentown foundation accepting applications for agriculture careers
The Great Allentown Fair Foundation is accepting applications for high school seniors interested in pursuing agriculture as a career.
$1M ag grants offered to boost state’s competitiveness; retain jobs
The state Department of Agriculture is offering $1 million in grants to boost the competitiveness of horticulture specialty crops.
$1B organic agriculture product industry gets new brand
Organic agricultural product sales have increased 47% in the last two years and now have a PA Preferred Organic brand to support them.
