Tag: Pennsylvania
Spotted lanternflies threaten Pennsylvania’s wine and grape belt
The dread spotted lanternfly poses the biggest threat to grapevines, which has some vineyard owners in Erie County worried and preparing for the worst.
Pennsylvania DEP awards $2.9M to switch to low-emission vehicles
Shapiro Administration awards $2.9 million to schools, businesses and local governments working to switch to zero- or low-emission vehicles.
Pennsylvania invests in hardwoods industry
The budget, signed earlier this month by Gov. Josh Shapiro, increased the funding for hardwood research and promotion from $474,000 to $725,000.
University of Pittsburgh cuts ribbon at western Pennsylvania solar farm
The solar farm will produce an estimated 35,700 megawatt hours of electricity annually to help the University of Pittsburgh reach its sustainability goals.
Four western Pennsylvania farms named Century Farms
On Aug. 10, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding honored two new bicentennial and nine new century farms.
Application period open for ag and youth grants
Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding called for proposals for $500,000 in PA Farm Bill Agriculture & Youth Grants on Aug. 14.
Redding visits Fayette County farm participating in state nutrition program
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Secretary of Aging Jason Kavulich visited the market at Duda’s Farm in Brownsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania conservationists recognized at annual conference
Several conservationists were recognized during the awards luncheon at the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts' annual conference on July 19, in Harrisburg, Pa.
Application period opening soon for REAP tax credits
Pennsylvania farmers can apply for $13 million in tax credits available to support their efforts to improve soil health and water quality.
Pennsylvania invests $10.2 million to protect farmland
Pennsylvania has preserved 2,044 acres on 29 farms in 15 counties, forever protecting them from future residential or commercial development.
