The Governor’s Invasive Species Council, chaired by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, includes seven state agencies and 14 organizations in local government, academia, environmental advocacy, and agriculture and other industries.
The council created Pennsylvania Native Species Day to celebrate the state’s diverse native plants, insects, and animals and increase Pennsylvanians’ understanding of the importance of protecting them against the proliferation of invasive species.Recap
Native plants create beautiful landscapes that provide our native wildlife with the diverse habitat and food they need to survive, plus several other benefits!Learn More
The Shapiro Administration held a Small Business Resource Fair on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Darlington Township, Beaver County. This was an opportunity for small businesses, farmers, and residents to receive the resources they need as they recover from the impacts of the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.See More
Governor Shapiro Announces Homegrown Food Manufacturer Shank’s Extracts to Invest $30.5 Million in Lancaster County ExpansionThe 124-year-old Pennsylvania company’s expansion will create at least 83 new jobs in Central Pennsylvania, retain 234 jobs statewide, and boost the Commonwealth’s growing food manufacturing industry Governor Josh Shapiro announced that Shank’s Extracts LLC – a specialty ingredient, flavors and botanical extracts company – will expand operations at its East Hempfield Township headquarters in Lancaster County and invest $30.5 million into the project, creating at least 83 new jobs, and retaining 234 statewide jobs within the next three years. Read More
Secretary Redding was honored to spend a morning in Luzerne County with the hardworking farmers and producers in the area for PA State Rep. Mike Cabell’s Farmers’ Breakfast.See More
Secretary Redding had the opportunity to speak during the U.S. Department of Agriculture – National Agriculture Statistic Service (NASS) workshop held in Dauphin County.See More
It’s official! Secretary Redding was sworn-in, marking the start of his fourth term as Secretary of the Department of Agriculture.See More
Warm weather can mean a lot to Pennsylvanians. It’s the sign of another school year coming to an end, the start of a growing season, and, of course, county fair time! The 2023 PA Fair guide is now available. What fairs will you be visiting this year?Plan Your Visit
If you or someone you know is a PA farmer who is struggling, call the AgriStress helpline at 833-897-AGRI (2474). Resources are available. Learn More
Governor’s Invasive Species Council Celebrates Pennsylvania Native Species at North Creek Nurseries The Governor’s Invasive Species Council underscored the importance of sustaining native plants, insects, and animals on land and in our waters during a visit to North Creek Nurseries to celebrate the second annual Pennsylvania Native Species Day.
Native plants create beautiful landscapes that provide our native wildlife with the diverse habitat and food they need to survive, plus several other benefits!Learn More
The Shapiro Administration held a Small Business Resource Fair on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Darlington Township, Beaver County. This was an opportunity for small businesses, farmers, and residents to receive the resources they need as they recover from the impacts of the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.See More
Secretary Redding was honored to spend a morning in Luzerne County with the hardworking farmers and producers in the area for PA State Rep. Mike Cabell’s Farmers’ Breakfast.See More
Secretary Redding had the opportunity to speak during the U.S. Department of Agriculture – National Agriculture Statistic Service (NASS) workshop held in Dauphin County.See More
It’s official! Secretary Redding was sworn-in, marking the start of his fourth term as Secretary of the Department of Agriculture.See More
Warm weather can mean a lot to Pennsylvanians. It’s the sign of another school year coming to an end, the start of a growing season, and, of course, county fair time! The 2023 PA Fair guide is now available. What fairs will you be visiting this year?Plan Your Visit
If you or someone you know is a PA farmer who is struggling, call the AgriStress helpline at 833-897-AGRI (2474). Resources are available. Learn More