Amending Pa. governor’s emergency powers could be hindrance: Pa. Agriculture Secretary
Updated May 05, 2021;
Posted May 04, 2021
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, pictured in a file photo, spoke Tuesday about the impact of disaster declarations on the agriculture industry in Pennsylvania.
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Changes to Pennsylvania’s emergency declaration process could have serious consequences to the state’s agricultural industry, Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding said during a Tuesday press conference.
Redding, who was joined by State Veterinarian Dr. Kevin Brightbill and state Rep. Steve Malagari (D-Montgomery), emphasized the risks if responses and resources are delayed in the case of a major disease outbreak.
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A new report on Pennsylvania agriculture shows the industry has a $132.5 billion annual economic impact and supports more than 590,000 jobs, paying nearly $33 billion in wages annually.
The report makes strategic recommendations intended to help guide the industry as it continues to navigate a changing marketplace.
The last report was issued in January 2018, after which Gov. Tom Wolfâs administration developed a six-point plan that led to the proposal and funding of the first-ever Pennsylvania Farm Bill in 2019. That legislation has since invested $37.2 million into Pennsylvania agriculture.
In the governorâs 2021-22 budget plan, the PA Farm Bill is proposed to be funded at $13.6 million.
04/30/2021
Harrisburg, PA – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding today announced the approval of nearly $400,000 in Farm to School Grants to fund 39 projects that will improve access to healthy, local foods and increase agricultural awareness opportunities for children pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The children of today are the future of Pennsylvania agriculture, said Redding. Reviewing these 39 projects and their goals to invest in programming that not only improves childhood nutrition but gives them opportunities for first-hand agricultural experiences to grow their knowledge and awareness, I see a bright future for the industry that feeds Pennsylvania.
The Pennsylvania Farm Bill Farm to School Grant Program aims to enrich the connection communities have with fresh, healthy food and local producers by changing food purchasing and education practices at schools and early childhood education sites. Any school district, charter school, or private school wit