Written by Administration releases ag education report; announces formation of Commission for Ag Education Excellence Harrisburg, PA – In recognition of the growing need for a workforce prepared to fill nearly 75,000 job vacancies in the agriculture and food industries over the next decade, the Pennsylvania Departments of Agriculture (PDA) and Education (PDE) yesterday unveiled their comprehensive agricultural […]
New weights take effect October 1, 2019 Harrisburg, PA – Revised standard animal weights that take effect in 2019 could reclassify some livestock operations as Concentrated Animal Operations (CAOs) or Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs), requiring those farms to adopt new levels of compliance with nutrient management laws. Pennsylvania’s Nutrient Management Program regulations include a list […]
Last chance to complete the 2017 Census of Agriculture Less than two weeks to submit the questionnaire by mail Watch Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Isua33c6vc WASHINGTON, D.C. (USDA)– The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is wrapping up data collection for the 2017 Census of Agriculture. To stay on track for data release in […]
Harrisburg, PA – The state Department of Agriculture announced today that state dog wardens will conduct dog license and rabies vaccination checks in 22 counties in June. This program aims to raise awareness of the importance of up-to-date dog licenses, and rabies vaccinations for dogs and cats to the health and safety of Pennsylvania communities. Counties […]
On Saturday, June 2, Secretary Redding visited Chester County for Octorara High School’s 6th Annual OABEST Expo. The event recognizes teachers, students and leadership in the community. It’s a fair that promotes the agriculture industry and work of the students. Secretary Russell Redding on Facebook Post: June 3 at 9:52am · “It was a great day […]
Harrisburg, PA – The Wolf Administration today joined in a streamside tree planting event at a farm in Lancaster County to kick off a local, state, and federal partnership to plant 10 million trees to improve water quality in Pennsylvania’s part of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Patrick McDonnell, Department of […]
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