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Moon Dancer Vineyards & Winery Inc. has reopened after receiving a court stay. PHOTO/MOON DANCER VINEYARD & WINERY
Jul 10, 2024

Moon Dancer Winery again forced to close under court order

Moon Dancer Winery will close following a July 8 ruling by the York County Court that denied the winery’s request to remain open while in litigation. 

Jun 18, 2024

Pa. Senate approves bills supporting career prep for high demand jobs

The Pennsylvania Senate approved with bipartisan support Grow PA, a package of bills allowing students to pursue post-secondary education and career preparation.

May 13, 2024

LaBelle-Patrimoine finds success with Whole Foods; sustainability

A quest for beautiful chickens has led a sixth generation Lancaster County farmer to launch a business that is growing 100% year over year.

May 7, 2024

Kunzler acquired by fifth largest pork processor in U.S.

Lancaster-based Kunzler & Company, Inc. has been acquired by fellow Pennsylvania company Clemens Food Group.

Apr 9, 2024

LaBelle Patrimoine recognized by USDA for environmental farming practices

Lancaster County-based LaBelle Patrimoine’s heritage chickens have been designated as regeneratively raised by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, acknowledging its commitment to sustainable and environmentally friendly poultry farming practices.  

Mar 15, 2024

Wenger Group appoints CEO

The Board of Directors of The Wenger Group announced it has appointed Bradley Wagner as CEO and a member of the board, effective Oct. 1. 

Feb 26, 2024

New grant opportunity for Pa. agriculture offered by Shapiro Administration

To aid Pennsylvanians in the organic agriculture industry, the Shapiro Administration has announced a new grant opportunity.

Feb 9, 2024

Healthy demand for Pa. sisters’ farm-sustaining yogurt

The Painterland Sisters have raised more than $1M from over 700 investors.

Feb 1, 2024

Shapiro economic plan could spell good news for state competitiveness

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 10-year economic development strategy plan creates a clear path for growth for the state, head of Team PA said. 

Jan 26, 2024

Local organizations address agricultural challenges with state funds

One Berks County and two Southcentral Pennsylvania organizations are among eight to receive part of more than $2.2 million in funding for agricultural research.

Jan 8, 2024

State awards nearly $500,000 to promote new technology in agriculture

State Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding today announced $498,161 in PA Farm Bill Agriculture & Youth Grants to promote new technology and attract youth to the state’s $132.5 billion agriculture industry. 

Nov 6, 2023

S. Clyde Weaver’s super-sharp cheddar wins world cheese prizes

Its local fans know how good S. Clyde Weaver’s super-sharp cheddar is.