This year, schools in Pennsylvania have received more than $449,000 from the Patrick Leahy Farm to School program, for schools in Philadelphia, Exton, Harrisburg and Pittsburgh.
Tag Archives: Agriculture
More than fresh produce: PA farmers markets help local economies
Pennsylvania has 287 farmers markets that cultivate community and offer access to locally grown food.
Farm bill advances from U.S. House panel but faces a tough row to hoe
The U.S. House Agriculture Committee approved a bill this week to renew farm and nutrition programs, but the measure faces a tough road to becoming law.
Pennsylvania House lawmakers propose safeguards against foreign threats to farmland, infrastructure
Citing threats from unfriendly nations— including China— Pennsylvania House Republicans have introduced a package of bills that would restrict foreign ownership of farmland and protect critical infrastructure.
Pennsylvania receives $26 million USDA grant to support its food supply chain
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Wednesday that the USDA is investing $26 million in Pennsylvania agriculture under the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) program.
Millions in Congressional funds in jeopardy for Pennsylvania farmers, report finds
A new report from researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is highlighting what Pennsylvania farmers stand to lose if Congress revokes funding for certain U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Conservation programs.
Farmer Education Bill to Tackle Impacts of Climate Change in PA
New federal legislation aims to help farmers in Pennsylvania and elsewhere share their knowledge of conservation practices as they face an increasing number of climate change-related weather events.
Looking to Harness ‘Great Potential,’ Pa. Banks on the Future of Organic Agriculture
As demand for organically grown food continues to increase across the country, Pennsylvania is bolstering its efforts to capitalize on the trend and position itself as a leader in the organic sector through substantial investments at the state level.