THE ISSUE: It’s Friday, the day we take a few moments to highlight the good news in Lancaster County and the surrounding region. Some of these items are welcome developments
Community gardens, equipment to grow plants without soil, and new tractors will soon benefit local students as state Farm Bill grants expand agricultural programs targeted toward youth.
Hempfield High School sophomore Lucas Mussmon stayed up later Monday night than he normally would, anticipating – in light of the winter weather forecast – a relaxing snow day.
From Staff Reports HARRISBURG Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding Monday announced $498,161 in PA Farm Bill Agriculture and Youth Grants awarded to 47 organizations in 24 counties, funding projects that prepare youth to succeed in Pennsylvania’s $132.5 billion agriculture industry. Students and educators from Fox Chase Farm, the School District of Philadelphia’s 112-acre demonstration farm, […]
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced on Monday that nearly $500,000 in Pa Farm Bill Agriculture and Youth Grants have been awarded to 47 organizations in 24 counties around the Commonwealth. PA Farm Bill Ag and Youth Grants provide direct funding of up to $7,500 and matching grants of up to $25,000 to […]