Pennsylvanians of Major Federal Changes to SNAP Benefits, Urge Support for Charitable Food Network Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Acting Secretary Val Arkoosh and Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary for Strategic Initiatives and Market Development Cheryl Cook joined leadership from the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank and Feeding Pennsylvania to highlight upcoming, significant federal changes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits that will take effect starting March 1, 2023.RecapSee More
Ag Secretary Redding Hopes to Grow Pennsylvania Agriculture With Governor Shapiro The last few weeks have been a whirlwind of great conferences, kicking off with the 107th Pennsylvania Farm Show, and leading into the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs Convention, the Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention, Pasa Sustainable Agriculture Annual Conference, Pennsylvania Dairy Summit and Innovation Forum, and many other events. These wintertime meetings provide moments to come together and reflect on the year that has just passed, to be grateful and mindful of what agriculture, and the people who make this industry possible, bring to all of our tables.Read More
Department of Agriculture Adds Six Counties to Pennsylvania’s Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine, Announces Grants and Actions to Help Slow the Spread Secretary Redding announced that six counties have been added to Pennsylvania’s spotted lanternfly quarantine zone ahead of the 2023 spring hatch. With this addition, the quarantine for this invasive pest now includes 51 counties.Read More
Pennsylvania Protects 32 Farms, 3,047 Acres in 21 Counties from Future Development The Shapiro Administration announced that Pennsylvania protected 3,047 acres on 32 farms in 21 counties from future residential or commercial development. The investment of more than $10 million in state, county, and local dollars preserves prime farmland for the future, helping Pennsylvania farms continue to feed our families and our economy.Read More
The Shapiro Administration Announces Expanded Funding To Grow Farm Businesses Secretary Redding announced that the PA Agricultural Business Development Center has boosted funding by $200,000 to meet demand for Farm Vitality Planning Grants. The PA Farm Bill grants fund strategic business planning to expand, diversify, or transition ownership of farms to the next generation. This new funding is the latest example of Governor Shapiro’s commitment to the long-term growth and sustainability of the agricultural industry and rural communities in Pennsylvania.Read More
Agriculture Secretary Provides Update On Animal Health Concerns Following East Palestine Train Derailment Secretary Redding released the following statement on animal health concerns following the East Palestine train derailment.Read MoreOnline Train Derailment Dashboard
Shapiro Administration Awards School Food Equipment Grants to 130 Local Communities The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced that it has awarded more than $2.7 million in grant funding to 130 local education agencies (LEA) across the commonwealth to purchase new food service equipment for cafeterias.Read MoreFood Service Grant Awards
Secretary Redding spent Presidents Day in Adams County for the 2023 Winter Commercial Tree Fruit School. This event is the largest county-level training event for tree fruit producers in the state! Fruit growers are so important to the agriculture industry and hold plenty of opportunity for the future of our state. See More
FREE Animal Care Workshops The Center for Dairy Excellence, the Professional Dairy Managers of PA, and the PA Beef Council are hosting five FREE animal care workshops in various counties during March and April. The workshops will help boost your skills and get certified in key animal welfare areas within the Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) program. A Spanish interpreter will be present at each event, making the workshops ideal for both English and Spanish-speaking employees. Learn More
Pennsylvanians of Major Federal Changes to SNAP Benefits, Urge Support for Charitable Food Network Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Acting Secretary Val Arkoosh and Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary for Strategic Initiatives and Market Development Cheryl Cook joined leadership from the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank and Feeding Pennsylvania to highlight upcoming, significant federal changes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits that will take effect starting March 1, 2023.RecapSee More
Ag Secretary Redding Hopes to Grow Pennsylvania Agriculture With Governor Shapiro The last few weeks have been a whirlwind of great conferences, kicking off with the 107th Pennsylvania Farm Show, and leading into the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs Convention, the Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention, Pasa Sustainable Agriculture Annual Conference, Pennsylvania Dairy Summit and Innovation Forum, and many other events. These wintertime meetings provide moments to come together and reflect on the year that has just passed, to be grateful and mindful of what agriculture, and the people who make this industry possible, bring to all of our tables.Read More
Department of Agriculture Adds Six Counties to Pennsylvania’s Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine, Announces Grants and Actions to Help Slow the Spread
Pennsylvania Protects 32 Farms, 3,047 Acres in 21 Counties from Future Development The Shapiro Administration announced that Pennsylvania protected 3,047 acres on 32 farms in 21 counties from future residential or commercial development. The investment of more than $10 million in state, county, and local dollars preserves prime farmland for the future, helping Pennsylvania farms continue to feed our families and our economy.Read More
The Shapiro Administration Announces Expanded Funding To Grow Farm Businesses Secretary Redding announced that the PA Agricultural Business Development Center has boosted funding by $200,000 to meet demand for Farm Vitality Planning Grants. The PA Farm Bill grants fund strategic business planning to expand, diversify, or transition ownership of farms to the next generation. This new funding is the latest example of Governor Shapiro’s commitment to the long-term growth and sustainability of the agricultural industry and rural communities in Pennsylvania.Read More
Shapiro Administration Awards School Food Equipment Grants to 130 Local Communities The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced that it has awarded more than $2.7 million in grant funding to 130 local education agencies (LEA) across the commonwealth to purchase new food service equipment for cafeterias.Read MoreFood Service Grant Awards
Pennsylvania First Lady Lori Shapiro visited the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank to bring awareness to upcoming federal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and encourage continued support for Pennsylvania’s charitable food network from food banks to soup kitchens.See More
Secretary Redding spent Presidents Day in Adams County for the 2023 Winter Commercial Tree Fruit School. This event is the largest county-level training event for tree fruit producers in the state! Fruit growers are so important to the agriculture industry and hold plenty of opportunity for the future of our state. See More
FREE Animal Care Workshops The Center for Dairy Excellence, the Professional Dairy Managers of PA, and the PA Beef Council are hosting five FREE animal care workshops in various counties during March and April. The workshops will help boost your skills and get certified in key animal welfare areas within the Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) program. A Spanish interpreter will be present at each event, making the workshops ideal for both English and Spanish-speaking employees. Learn More