The Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg is highlighting two machines that improve technology for loggers and farmers.
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Ag secretary prepares for Farm Show opening
In preparation for the 2023 Farm Show, state Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding toured the PA Farm Show Complex and Expo Center Tuesday to showcase features focused on progress.
Read More »‘Organic Valley’ locals hoping Lehigh Valley can become a mecca for certified organic farming
Lehigh Valley is seeing a resurgence in farming thanks to Rodale Institute’s push to bring certified organic farming to the valley.
Read More »Pennsylvania invests nearly $8.2 million to preserve 32 farms
Pennsylvania protected 32 farms in 18 counties, investing nearly $8.2 million in state, county and local dollars. The state Department of Agriculture said 2,264 acres have been protected from future development. This brings Pennsylvania’s total to 6,076 farms and 613,884 acres in 58 counties, now forever protected from commercial, industrial or residential development. Pennsylvania continues ...
Read More »The Rodale Institute selected to receive federal money for agricultural sustainability
The Rodale Institute, Berks County, is one of 23 projects across the state to receive a federal grant intended to grow markets and increase the quality, safety and sustainability of the state’s specialty crops.
Read More »Pennsylvania ranks second in nation for direct food sales from farms
Pennsylvania farms produced $600 million in revenue in 2020, making the state second in the nation for direct food sales, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.
Read More »Ag department places quarantine on poultry and egg exhibits due to Avian Influenza
A temporary quarantine order banning poultry and egg exhibitions for 60 days or until the order is rescinded will take effect Saturday across Pennsylvania.
Read More »Agricultural research proposals sought by state
The state Department of Agriculture is looking for research proposals on sustaining and growing Pennsylvania’s $132.5 billion agriculture industry.
Read More »Pa. receives federal dollars to protect agricultural products
The US Department of Agriculture this week funded $1.26 million in work that will protect Pennsylvania’s agricultural imports, exports and domestic products from pests and disease threats.
Read More »Farms in Lehigh Valley and Central Pa. are among 30 new entities preserved by state
Farms in the Lehigh Valley and the Central Pa. region are among those in 18 counties preserved by the state from future development today, investing more than $7.2 million in state, county and township dollars.
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