Tag: Pennsylvania
Poultry and eggs banned from exhibition at Pennsylvania fairs due to...
The ban, in response to the threat of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, takes effect April 16 and will last for 60 days or until the department rescinds the order.
Research finds farmers markets vital to Pa. local food economy
Pennsylvania farmers markets generate an estimated $100 million in sales each year, according to a new Penn State Extension analysis.
Bird flu found in a wild bird in Pennsylvania
Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus has been detected in a wild bald eagle found dead in East Marlborough Township, Chester County. This marks the first detection of the HPAI H5N1, or bird flu, in birds within Pennsylvania.
Beaver County launches $20M program to bring broadband to all residents
The Beaver County Office of Planning and Redevelopment announced plans to spend nearly $20 million of American Rescue Plan Act funding on the Connect Beaver County program. It will bring broadband to 28 municipalities that lack complete or sufficient access to reliable, high-speed internet.
What does it take to grow the perfect Christmas tree?
It's always Christmastime for Jim Rockis, who breeds, grows and sells live conifers for Christmas trees.
Pennsylvania launches crisis hotline for farmers
The AgriStress HelpLine is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The number is 833-897-2474.
Secord to appointed to head USDA Pennsylvania Farm Service Agency
The Biden Administration recently appointed Heidi Secord as the new state executive director for the USDA Pennsylvania Farm Service Agency.
Pennsylvania bans sale of three invasive plants
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has added Ravenna grass, glossy buckthorn and common buckthorn to a list of noxious weeds.
Pennsylvania phasing in ban of invasive Japanese Barberry
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture added Japanese Barberry, or Berberis thunbergii, to a list of noxious weeds.
Western Pa. farmer and employee charged with poisoning birds
A western Pennsylvania farmer and his employee were charged in federal court for allegedly poisoning migratory birds with pesticide-laced corn.
