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York roundtable held to advance workforce development
A roundtable discussion was held in York to advance workforce development.
PFMA urges Pa. congressional delegation to reopen ďťżgovernment, protect SNAP benefits
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association is urging the stateâs congressional delegation to take immediate action to reopen the federal government to prevent disruptions to the SNAP food program that will affect nearly two million Pennsylvanians.
USDA partnering with Pa. small businesses to create jobs, lower energy costs
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is partnering with farmers and small business owners to expand access to clean energy, create jobs and help lower their energy bills.Â
Pa. ag industry gains $4M investment
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced a relaunch of the Fresh Food Financing Initiative that will invest $4 million in businesses expanding access to fresh food in Pennsylvania.Â
Casey gains grant funding for Lancaster, Lebanon small businesses
Lancaster and Lebanon County businesses are among the recipients of grants secured by U.S. Senator Bob Casey, D-PA.âŻÂ
Bill to protect Pa. workers passes House
A bill to help protect workers at meat packing and food processing facilities has been passed by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
New grant opportunity for Pa. agriculture offered by Shapiro Administration
To aid PennsylvaniansâŻin the organic agriculture industry, the Shapiro AdministrationâŻhas announced a new grant opportunity.
USDA partners with state to fund food supply chain improvements
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is partnering with Pennsylvania to offer more than $26 million in grants to improve the food supply chain.Â
$1B organic agriculture product industry gets new brand
Organic agricultural product sales have increased 47% in the last two years and now have a PA Preferred Organic brand to support them.Â
York organization receives WIC grant of more than $500k
The Community Progress Council of York is one of 36 organizations nationwide, and the only one in Pennsylvania, to receive a WIC CIAO grant.
State to receive $900 million in federal funding for climate-smart ag practices
Pennsylvania will receive more than $900 million in federal funding to support farm organizations, businesses and research institutions using climate-smart practices.Â
Pa. receives federal dollars to protect agricultural products
The US Department of Agriculture this week funded $1.26 million in work that will protect Pennsylvaniaâs agricultural imports, exports and domestic products from pests and disease threats. Â
