Tag: Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh is fighting to keep sewage out of its rivers
Pittsburgh bets on billion‑dollar tunnels and treatment upgrades to curb sewage overflows as advocates push for deeper fixes in a warming, wetter climate.
Barbara Pearce honored by Pa. Association of Conservation Districts
Indiana County Conservation District Director Barbara Pearce received the President’s Award from the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts.
A decade after 4-H split, Beaver County livestock clubs hit their...
After leaving 4-H in 2015, Beaver County’s independent livestock clubs Beaver County's Stockmen’s Club and Big Knob Livestock Club found new life, growing membership and bringing kids and communities together.
Measles outbreak hits Pennsylvania farming communities
A growing measles outbreak in rural Pennsylvania, including Lancaster and Lebanon counties, has state health officials bringing vaccines directly to farms and Plain communities. While the virus doesn't affect livestock or eggs, agricultural leaders urge workers to stay protected.
Shapiro signs executive order over rules for data centers
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order requiring new AI data centers to meet strict GRID standards. The Pennsylvania Farm Bureau applauded the move but stressed the need for further protections to shield farmland against energy infrastructure.
More help comes for Pa. fruit growers hit hard by spring...
Allegheny, Beaver, Berks, Blair, Butler, Centre, Chester, Clinton, Huntingdon, Jefferson, Lebanon, Luzerne, McKean and Schuylkill counties are now primary natural disaster areas for the freeze that occurred between April 20 and May 31.
Pennsylvania honors 12 new century farms and a bicentennial farm
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding honored 12 new century farms and one bicentennial farm during Penn State's Ag Progress Days. These 13 Pennsylvania farm families were recognized for preserving agricultural heritage and sustaining their land across generations.
Virtual fencing expands opportunities for western Pa. beef farm
Pennsylvania's Kolehmainen Cattle Company is using GPS collars and virtual fencing to streamline rotational grazing across 800 acres. Discover how smart technology saves time, opens up cover crops for grazing, and advances farm conservation in Enon Valley.
Pa. Farm Bureau appoints Stoltzfus as vice president
Glenn Stoltzfus was appointed to serve as interim vice president of Pennsylvania Farm Bureau after Tommy Nagle vacated the position to become president after Chris Hoffman resigned in July. Hoffman was recently appointed to serve as state director of USDA Rural Development.
Pa. hunters donate record amount of venison to feed hungry families
Pennsylvania hunters donated a record 294,844 pounds of venison during the 2025-26 season through Hunters Sharing the Harvest, the group recently shared. The effort equates to 1.2 million servings distributed to food-insecure families across the state.
