Tag: Pennsylvania
Pa. program shows children where their food comes from
For more than 20 years, Ag Encounter has been teaching Lawrence County fourth-graders about food and fiber from the people who know it best.
PA Supreme Court sides with hog farmer on manure
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has sided with a Columbia County farmer, sparing him from following strict local rules on his hog farm.
Pennsylvania Farm Bureau opposes Senate bill to expand Sunday hunting
Pennsylvania Farm Bureau affirmed its opposition to a Senate-passed bill that would expand Sunday hunting opportunities across the state.
No arm, No problem. Farm accident survivor makes it work
It's been 20 years since Julie Prentice, of Mercer County, lost her lower arm in a farm accident. What could've been a setback has been nothing of the sort.
Three Western PA farms recognized as Century Farms
Families from Beaver, Butler and Indiana counties were honored for keeping the family farm going for more than 100 years.
Fire destroys barn in Beaver County
A fire destroyed a barn Friday morning at Yeck Farms in Freedom, Pa. No one was injured and animals in the barn got out safely.
App connects Pa. residents to local food
Pennsylvania, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recently unveiled a new service enabling older and at-risk residents to more easily access healthy, local food.
Pa. dairy wants to help others find success in tough market
Vale Wood Farms is offering the a short course to teach farmers how to process and market their own farm products, just as their family has done since 1933.
Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board wants to give dairies more time
The Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board wants a state law changed to require milk dealers to give longer notice to dairies when ending contracts.
Letter: Internet for all should be top priority
A reader shares his thoughts on the no snow days bill in Pennsylvania and argues it's more important than ever to bring internet equity to all students.
