Russell Redding
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Shapiro Administration Boosts Young Farmers with $600,345 in PA Farm Bill Grants
During the 2026 Farm Show, the Shapiro Administration has announced $600,345 in Pennsylvania Farm Bill grants that are aimed at expanding career opportunities for young…
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Two Equine Farms in Chester County Permanently Preserved from Development
The Shapiro Administration recently invested more than $5.7 million to purchase development rights for 2,079 acres on 24 farms in 14 counties, including Chester County. The joint…
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State’s Secretary of Agriculture Visits DelVal to Highlight Center for Plant Excellence Grant
Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding recently visited Delaware Valley University to share updates on the Commonwealth’s new Center for Plant Excellence and the Center’s…
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Two Chester County Farms Get Permanently Preserved
The Shapiro Administration has invested nearly $10 million to purchase development rights for 2,672 acres on 35 farms in 18 counties, protecting them from future residential or…
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Spotted Lanternfly Season Returns, Watch for Egg Masses to Destroy
Spring has arrived, bringing spotted lanternfly season, which will once again threatens plant and fruit gardens, along with trees and farms across the state, writes…
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Kennett, New Garden Townships Mushroom Farms Under Quarantine Order Due to Phorid Flies
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture recently issued a quarantine order for mushroom farms in Kennett and New Garden Townships due to phorid flies, writes Jeff Mulhollem…
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Pennsylvania Preserves 19 Farms from Development, Including One in Bedminster
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $6.7 million to protect 19 farms in 16 counties from future development, including one in Bedminster Township a few miles north…
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DelVal Alumni, Students Shine at the 109th Pennsylvania Farm Show
The Pennsylvania Farm Show, the nation’s largest indoor agricultural exposition, is a celebration of agriculture, community, and tradition. This year, Delaware Valley University was well-represented,…
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Chester County Creameries Taking Part in Ice Cream Trail This Summer
Bring your appetite to “Scooped: An Ice Cream Trail,” which is back this summer to provide visitors with delicious homemade ice cream and maybe learn…
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Shapiro Admin Offers $500K Grants for PA Farm Bill To Boost Ag Ed, Healthy School Foods
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding revealed that Pennsylvania’s Farm-to-School Grant program is offering schools and childhood centers to apply for up to $15,000 for eligible projects.…
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HP Hood Facility in Northeast Philadelphia Finds New Owner
The HP Hood facility in Northeast Philadelphia has found its new owner in the Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association, writes Harrison Cann for…
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Pennsylvania Wine Production Rises to Fourth Nationwide, Boosting State Economy
Pennsylvania wine production moved up one spot from fifth to fourth in the nation, according to the findings from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s 2023…
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Pennsylvania Rolled Out Welcome Wagon for Industrial Hemp Production in 2019
In what is considered a surprise move, Pennsylvania is rolling out the welcome wagon for industrial hemp production, writes Anthony Salamone for the Allentown Morning…
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Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary: It’s Prime Hunting Season, Especially for Lanternfly Egg Masses
Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding issued the reminder that the chance to get ahead of the 2022 lanternfly season is to prevent them from hatching…
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Fight Against Spotted Lanternflies Intensifies as Invasive Pest Hatches
The state Department of Agriculture is intensifying efforts to contain the spread of spotted lanternflies. The timing is apt, as the invasive pest hatches throughout the region, writes…
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Pennsylvania Agriculture Department to Lanternflies on the Move: ‘No Hitchhiking!’
In its strategy to slow the spotted lanternfly infestation, Pennsylvania is using a pesticide to deter the buggers from latching onto vehicles heading into the state, reports The Philadelphia Inquirer. Crews armed…
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PA Farm Show Cancels This Year’s Annual Butter Sculpture Created By Two Local Artists
Another cherished tradition is being put on hold this year due to the pandemic as the Pennsylvania Farm Show has decided not to feature its…
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All Hands on Deck as 150 Experts Attempt to Exterminate the State’s New White Whale
Penn State, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture are spearheading efforts to eradicate the spotted lanternfly across the state, writes…
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