Weekly Roundup from PA Dept. of Agriculture
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 Shapiro Administration Invites Foodbanks, Pantries to Apply For $1.6 Million In Funding to Expand Emergency Food Access Secretary Redding invited qualified food banks, pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens that offer emergency food assistance to apply for $1.6 million in The Emergency Food Assistance (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. The grants are just one element in Governor Josh Shapiro’s Administration’s commitment to increasing food security and access to healthy food for children and families across Pennsylvania, wherever they live. Read More |
 U.S. Senator Bob Casey, the White House, U. S. Treasury, and Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Announced the Approval of $200 Million In Federal Funding for Pennsylvania Broadband Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Executive Director Brandon Carson announced the approval of grant guidelines for the Pennsylvania Broadband Infrastructure Program, which will provide $200 million in funding to businesses, non-profits, local government, and economic development organizations. The application process for this program will open on May 10, 2023.See More |
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 Secretary Redding attended the York County Economic Alliance Legislative Luncheon. The focus of the conversation was the rural economy. From the farm gate to the dinner plate, agriculture is the common ground where we come together to have discussions, and to get things done. Agriculture is a unifier. When farmers succeed, York County and Pennsylvania succeeds.See More |
 Secretary Redding spent an afternoon in rural Chester County, beginning with a tour of the White Horse Construction company and meeting with their skilled craftsmen. Following a tour of White Horse Construction facility, he had the chance to meet with students from the Maple Grove Amish School, sharing in discussions about what PA agriculture means to them along with things going on across our state.See More |
 Secretary Redding attended a pivotal meeting with the House Ag Committee at the Rodale Institute in Kutztown, PA. In addition to the meeting, he took a tour of the farm and met the students enrolled in the Rodale Institute Farmer Training program. These beginning farmers bring their own unique experiences and motivation to the shared goal of feeding the world.See More |
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 Now Hiring! Looking to for a career change? Continue your career journey with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture – we’re hiring! We invite job seekers to join our team for the season or year-round, part-time or fulltime.See More |
 There’s Still Time to Turn in Your 2022 Ag Census! The Census of Agriculture is a complete count of U.S. farms and ranches and the people who operate them. For America’s farmers and ranchers, the Census of Agriculture is their voice, their future, and their opportunity.Learn More |
 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Recovery Reimbursement Grant Applications are open for the fourth round of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) recovery support for poultry farmers and integrators who suffered losses in HPAI Control Zones (the 10-kilometer perimeter around an infected, quarantined farm). Deadline: Apply by June 29, 2023Apply Now |
| Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement’s Community Education Program Funding Available The Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement has announced a new funding opportunity. The program will provide up to $10,000 to local non-profit organizations that provide or support agriculture education and will offer funding for projects that make a positive impact within Horizon Farm Credit’s 100 county footprint and Washington D.C. Deadline: Apply by June 30, 2023Learn More |
