Tag: Pennsylvania
New study finds lithium in Marcellus Shale fracking wastewater
University of Pittsburgh researchers recently found large concentrations of lithium in Marcellus Shale wastewater that could be used for clean energy.
Pennsylvania lawmakers hold hearing on ARCH 2 hydrogen hub
Industry leaders environmentalists provided testimony on the ARCH 2 hydrogen hub at a recent Pennsylvania environmental council public hearing on June 17.
Environmental organizations ask for transparency in ARCH 2 hydrogen hub negotiations
Over 50 Appalachian environmental organizations sign a letter addressed to the U.S. Department of Energy asking for more transparency in ARCH 2 talks.
Mark Madden named 2024 Best Butcher
Mark Madden, owner of The Meat Shop in Altoona, Pennsylvania, won the Beef Checkoff’s Northeast Beef Promotion Initiative's Best Butcher Contest on May 10.
Pennsylvania adds 28 farms to preservation program
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture will purchase development rights for 2,250 acres on 28 farms in 15 counties to forever protect them.
‘Running of the Wools’ event to race sheep in downtown Washington
The 2nd annual Running of the Wools event will take place on May 4-5 in downtown Washington, Pennsylvania where sheep will race down Main Street.
Businesses capitalize on solar eclipse with themed events
Ohio and Pennsylvania are in the path of totality for the solar eclipse and many businesses in the area are hosting solar eclipse themed events.
Pennsylvania seeks proposals for high-priority specialty crop grant funds
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding is seeking proposals for $460,000 in 2024 Commonwealth Specialty Crop Block Grants for high-priority crops.
Force Multiplier Grant Application open to veterans who farm in Pennsylvania
The PA Veteran Farming Network announced that the 2024 Force Multiplier Grants program is accepting applications from veterans who own or operate a farm.
22 farms added to Pa. farmland preservation program
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture added 1,519 acres on 22 farms in 11 Pennsylvania counties to its farmland preservation program.
