Federal urban agriculture committee to focus on access, innovation, equity
There are a lot of priorities for urban agriculture. But equity is a theme that runs through them all, said the new Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production.
Beaver County launches $20M program to bring broadband to all residents
The Beaver County Office of Planning and Redevelopment announced plans to spend nearly $20 million of American Rescue Plan Act funding on the Connect Beaver County program. It will bring broadband to 28 municipalities that lack complete or sufficient access to reliable, high-speed internet.
Study: Coaching, app use could reduce food waste at home
Individualized coaching coupled with an app for tracking could help families greatly reduce some types of food waste, in turn helping combat climate change.
Patty Runnels Women in Science Scholarship applications available
The Crawford County Conservation District will award the “Patty Runnels Women in Science Scholarship” to a Crawford County, Pa. student studying science.
Task force studies Ohio State Fair’s future
The Expo 2050 Task Force will be working with consultants to map out long-term recommendations for the Ohio State Fair and the Ohio Expo Center.
Pennsylvania adds 11 counties to spotted lanternfly quarantine
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has added 11 counties to Pennsylvania’s spotted lanternfly quarantine zone, bringing the total to 45 counties.
Agriculture Education Foundation offers scholarships for future agri-science educators
The Agriculture Education Foundation is accepting scholarship applications to be issued to students enrolling in agriculture educator programs.
Ohio reaches $80 million settlement with Monsanto over PCB hazards
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced an $80 million settlement with Monsanto Co. that forces it to pay for the environmental damage it caused in Ohio.
Annual Ag Literacy Week connects Pennsylvania farmers and children
Agricultural leaders from across the state read to classrooms of children March 14-17 as part of Pennsylvania Ag Literacy Week. The sixth annual campaign to connect Pennsylvania farmers with young children is sponsored by Pennsylvania Friends of Agriculture Foundation, Pennsylvania Farm Bureau’s charitable organization.
Running buffalo clover no longer federally endangered
The rare running buffalo clover has officially been removed from the federal endangered species list.
