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Agriculture

Pa. wine production reaches fourth in nation

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has released findings from its 2023 study, Economic Impact of the Pennsylvania Grape and Wine Industry. The study, funded by the department’s Wine Marketing and Research Program, found that the industry supports 10,756 jobs, paying ...

Master Gardeners of Juniata Valley to hold spring gardening workshop

LEWISTOWN — The Spring Gardening Workshop will be March 23 at the Mifflin County Penn State Extension Office located at 152 E. Market St., Suite 100, in Lewistown. The workshop is for both experienced and beginner gardeners that are at least 18 years of age. Presentations will start at 9 a.m. ...

Mifflin County Farm Bureau spring meeting March 27

ALLENSVILLE — The Mifflin County Farm Bureau spring meeting will be held Wednesday, March 27 at 6:30 p.m. at Heritage Family Restaurant in Allensville. Cost is $16.95 per person. RSVP by Wednesday, March 20 by contacting Tina Goss at (717) 543-6128; gossfamilyfarm@gmail.com or Sonieta ...

USDA to measure milk production in northeast

HARRISBURG — Thousands of milk producers across the country will receive surveys from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) as the agency collects information for the 2024 Milk Production reports. “The dairy industry is an important ...

USDA releases new equity plan

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released the Updated Equity Action Plan. The plan outlines the actions USDA will take to advance equity and improve access to its programs and services for all stakeholders and communities. “USDA is committed to improving ...

Agriculture Secretary kicks off Pennsylvania maple-tapping season

HARRISBURG — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recently kicked off Pennsylvania’s maple tapping-season at Dewy Meadows Farm in Warren Center, Bradford County, celebrating Pennsylvania’s maple syrup industry alongside the Pennsylvania Maple Producers Council and Pennsylvania Hardwoods ...