Written by Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today announced an investment of $50 million for 280 projects across Pennsylvania that will create new recreational opportunities, conserve natural resources, and help revitalize local communities. “Many of the projects being funded — improvements to local parks, trails, and river access — bring opportunities for outdoor recreation closer to home, and are […]
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the appointment of three new managers to oversee operations of state park complexes based in Berks, Monroe, and Clinton counties. James Wassell, former manager of the Lackawanna County-based Lackawanna State Park Complex, has been named to oversee the French Creek State […]
Harrisburg, PA – Record sale prices at last week’s Standardbred horse sale reflect the strength and promising future of the harness racing industry in Pennsylvania and beyond, said Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding. “This sale, known as The Black Book, has for decades been the premier Standardbred sale in North America, and the final tallies from this […]
Harrisburg, PA – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and State Veterinarian Dr. David Wolfgang today reminded poultry owners to take effective biosecurity measures through December to prevent the spread of avian influenza during fall wild bird migration. “Pennsylvania’s poultry industry is crucial to our economy,” said Secretary Redding. “One positive case of avian influenza can be devastating […]
Deadline to Apply is December 28 Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture today announced that it is now accepting concept proposals forprojects that increase the visibility and competitiveness of the state’s fruit and vegetable, nursery, horticultural, and nut products. The deadline to apply is through December 28, 2018. “Pennsylvania agriculture is an industry filled […]
* WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze. * WHERE…Parts of southern New Jersey, southeastern Pennsylvania, northeastern Maryland and northern Delaware. * WHEN…This morning into early this afternoon. The leading edge of the mixed precipitation will continue progressing slowly northward through the region through the […]
* WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch are expected. * WHERE…Adams, York and Lancaster Counties. * WHEN…From 8 AM Thursday to 8 AM EST Friday. A 2 to 4 hour period of moderate to heavy snow and sleet will […]
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture today announced that 36 captive deer from a quarantined breeding farm and hunting preserve in Fulton County have tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Two additional deer from a quarantined Bedford County hunting preserve also tested positive. Both farms will remain under quarantine for five years from […]
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