The Power of Shopping Local - The Rebuild Berks Initiative
It's hard to believe that in the United States, food travels an average of 1,500 miles from farm to table. Meanwhile out of every retail dollar spent on food, only 15 cents returns to the farmer or rancher. Our supply chain is squeezing every...
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Make Sure Your Farm or Ranch Counts! |
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Your agricultural operation, large or small, is important to U.S. agriculture. The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) conducts a census of all agricultural operations every five years as well as other agricultural surveys. NASS wants to know about agricultural operation, large or small, is important to U.S. agriculture. NASS conducts a census of all agricultural operations every five years as well as other agricultural surveys. |
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2022 PA Farm Show concludes, honors Pennsylvania...
The 106th Pennsylvania Farm Show concluded Saturday, honoring the Pennsylvania farmers and producers who demonstrate what it means to be Harvesting More: more innovative projects, more sustainable practices, more access for all to quality local...
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Hoover Family Cookie Fundraiser Generates More Than $45,000
A fundraiser that began with modest goals grew into an overwhelming show of support within the farming community. Mike Firestine helped organize a cookie sale at Marion Fire Company in Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania on Dec. 18. Firestine said he hoped...
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Guide to mental health help released
There's no doubt that farming has changed over the last few decades. What was once an industry focused on the personal muscle required to endure tough farm work has evolved into a business bringing new challenges. Among them is a new kind of...
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www.farmprogress.com
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News from PA Dept. of Agriculture
$6.4 Million Invested to Protect Berks, Blair, Chester, Dauphin, Fayette, Lancaster, Lehigh, Luzerne, Mercer, Northampton, Schuylkill, York County Farms Today, Pennsylvania protected 1,969 acres on 26 farms in 12 counties from future...
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Defend the Flock Program
The .gov means it's official. Federal government websites always use a .gov or .mil domain. Before sharing sensitive information online, make sure you're on a .gov or .mil site by inspecting your browser's address (or "location") bar. This site...
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www.aphis.usda.gov
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Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf Seeks $12M Boost for Ag
With state coffers full, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf is seeking a $12 million increase for the Department of Agriculture. Wolf's final budget as governor includes bump-ups for agency operations, invasive species control, and Penn State's research...
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USDA to Invest $1 Billion in Climate Smart Commodities,...
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Feb. 7, 2022 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today at Lincoln University that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is delivering on its promise to expand markets by investing $1 billion in partnerships to support...
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Ag organizations react to USDA climate-smart agriculture ...
WASHINTON - Editor's note: The below statements were released following the USDA's announcement of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities opportunity. You can find out more about this initiative in the USDA's press release, here. American ...
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Creameries Encouraged to Participate in 2022 PA Ice...
HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Center for Dairy Excellence, PA Preferred and the Pennsylvania Tourism Office are seeking creameries to participate in the 2022 Pennsylvania "Scooped" Ice Cream Trail program. Pennsylvania dairy farms that have a value-added ...
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American Agricultural Exports Shattered Records in 2021
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2022 - The American agricultural industry posted its highest annual export levels ever recorded in 2021, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced today. The final 2021 trade data published by the Department of Commerce...
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Everything You Need to Know About Changes to Soybean...
Now is the time to understand the changes to soybean herbicide labels. Just when you think you have most of the details for the upcoming growing season figured out, information about certain herbicide labels continues to change. Extension...
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Farm Market Mavens Confer on Approaches for New Season
Eastern Pennsylvania Correspondent Penn State Extension hosted its monthly Farmers Market Manager Forum on Jan. 26, offering market managers from across the state an opportunity to ask each other questions and navigate challenges as another farm...
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The next Farmers Market Managers Forum is on Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 3 p.m. |
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USDA Announces Conservation Reserve Program Signups for 2022
Contact: FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov WASHINGTON, Jan. 26, 2022 - Agricultural producers and landowners can sign up soon for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), a cornerstone conservation program offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) ...
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Dairy program signups extended until March
The signup period for 2022 coverage under USDA's Dairy Margin Coverage program has been extended by five weeks to maximize producer participation in this important program. DMC offers effective margin protection for small and mid-sized farms and...
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Producers with Crop Insurance to Receive Premium Benefit ...
United States Department of Agriculture - Agricultural producers who have coverage under most crop insurance policies are eligible for a premium benefit from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) if they planted cover crops during the 2022...
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Resident Instruction Grants Program for Institutions of...
The purpose of these programs is to promote and strengthen the ability of eligible institutions in the Insular Areas to carry out education within the food, agricultural and natural resource sciences. RIIA projects strengthen institutional...
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nifa.usda.gov
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Join Us for the 'Soil for Water' Film Premiere
"Your soil health is going to keep you in business. If you take care of your soil, the land will give back to you." Tina Weldon and her partner Orion are among a growing network of farmers, ranchers, and land managers are taking steps to catch...
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soilforwater.org
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Plant Health Diagnosis: Assessing Plant Diseases, Pests...
Credits Offered: Pesticide Applicator 06 Ornamental and Shade Trees 4 credits Pesticide Applicator 07 Lawn and Turf 4 credits Pesticide Applicator 18 Demonstration and Research 4 credits Pesticide Applicator 23 Park or School Pest Control 4...
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extension.psu.edu
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Farmers Market Food Safety
With the continued popularity of eating healthy, access to fresh fruits, vegetables, and other freshly made products is more popular than ever. Farmers' markets are attracting more customers -- and vendors. Ensuring food safety at farmers'...
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Penn State Extension - Topics of Interest |
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This is a friendly reminder that you can subscribe to receive updates on topics of interest to you at the frequency you choose from Penn State Extension. |
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Archived Newsletter and Grow Together Blog |
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Did you know we archive all of the newsletters? |
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The Grow Together blog features seasonal topics! |
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A cooperative effort between
the GRCA and the Berks County Department of Agriculture
through the support of the Berks County Commissioners.
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Department of Agriculture |
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Questions?:
or 484-818-0845.
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