Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
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Recent News About Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
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Shapiro administration backs Pennsylvania's maple industry with new budget initiatives
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recently inaugurated the maple-tapping season at Baer Bros Maple Camp in Somerset, Pennsylvania.
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Agriculture Secretary Redding: 'We’re working towards an ultimate goal of eliminating hunger'
The Senior Food Box Program is feeding 20% more older Pennsylvanians than last year, thanks to work done by the Department of Agriculture to increase awareness of eligibility.
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Wolf: 'Agriculture is the backbone of Pennsylvania’s economy'
Governor Tom Wolf and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding met with recipients of the Pennsylvania Farm Bill grant program on Aug. 4, where Wolf highlighted the support of the agriculture industry, which generates $132.5 billion for the state, according to a press release from the governor's office.
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'Everyone has a role to play' in tackling spotted lanternfly: Redding
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture recently demonstrated how to properly use a circle trap to eliminate the invasive spotted lanternfly without hurting small animals or beneficial pollinators.
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PA Agriculture Secretary Redding: 'We're looking for innovative marketers and educators '
Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding has called for grant proposals for projects that would expand Pennsylvania agricultural sales and exports.
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Wolf on $2.8 million farm loans: Committed to 'supporting the growth of the Pennsylvania farms we're so proud of'
More than $2.8 million in tax-exempt, low-interest financing has been awarded to five farms in Lancaster and Chester counties through the Next Generation Farmer Loan Program.
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PLCB authorizes $19 million in grant awards to 'help two vital parts of our agricultural community'
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf (D) recently announced more than $19 million in grants for projects to boost the state's beer and wine industry.