Tag: Pennsylvania
Pa. seed libraries allowed to hold seed exchanges
There are an estimated 26 seed libraries across the Commonwealth, with more than 350 nationwide.
Welcoming Reese home
After 662 days in Johns Hopkins Hospital, recovering from a house fire, Reese Burdette was able to go home with her family to Windy-Knoll View Farm in Mercersburg, Pa., March 18.
Honors abound at the Pennsylvania Holstein Association convention
Pennsylvania Holstein Association members gather to find out who earned the prestigious Pioneer Award and who was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Volunteers needed for Pennsylvania statewide cleanup, beautification effort
The Pennsylvania Departments of Transportation (PennDOT) and Environmental Protection (DEP) are seeking volunteers for this year’s Great American Cleanup of Pennsylvania that begins March 1 and runs through May 31.
McGuffey FFA’er brings home Star in Agribusiness
McConn’s swine production project starts from the beginning of life for many of her hogs, and her records show that.
New drilling permits continue to decline: Just 16 in January
There are 14 rigs currently drilling in the Utica shale.
Pa. board passes updates to oil and gas drilling regulations
The Pennsylvania Environmental Quality Board has approved revisions to oil and gas drilling regulations, but the industry isn't happy about it.
Restored EPA funding to help Pennsylvania farmers meet watershed goals
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has restored $3 million in program funding to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Pa. Department of Agriculture issues Pasture Maid whole milk advisory
Consumers who purchased Whole Milk (labeled as pasteurized) bottled by Pasture Maid Creamery in New Castle, Pennsylvania, are being told to discard the milk.
Pennsylvania officials say it’s time to reboot efforts for clean water
Strategy recognizes two goals for success: clean water and viable farms.
