Russell Redding
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Two Chester County Farms Get Permanently Preserved
The Shapiro Administration has invested nearly $10 million to purchase development rights for 2,672 acres on 35 farms in 18 counties, protecting them from future residential or…
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New AI-Powered Lab at Penn’s Kennett Campus Is Changing How Pennsylvania Farmers Monitor Animal Health
What if a farmer could detect a sick animal days before any visible symptoms appear? That’s the promise behind a new artificial intelligence research lab…
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Two Equine Farms in Chester County Permanently Preserved from Development
The Shapiro Administration recently invested more than $5.7 million to purchase development rights for 2,079 acres on 24 farms in 14 counties, including Chester County. The joint…
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Shapiro Administration Boosts Young Farmers with $600,345 in PA Farm Bill Grants
During the 2026 Farm Show, the Shapiro Administration has announced $600,345 in Pennsylvania Farm Bill grants that are aimed at expanding career opportunities for young…
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76-Acre Farm in West Caln Preserved Forever
Pennsylvania is investing over $10 million to purchase rights for 2,842 acres on 31 farms in 13 counties, protecting them from future residential or commercial…
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Local Creameries Scooped Up By Pennsylvania Ice Cream Trail
Prizes await Chester County residents who support local creameries this summer through the Pennsylvania Ice Cream Trail, writes Sue Gleiter for Penn Live. Each year,…
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Downingtown Farm Awarded $80K to Improve Local Access to Fresh Produce
Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding put out $3.4 million in Fresh Food Financing Initiative (FFFI) grants awarded to businesses in 23 counties, including Chester County.…
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Four Chester County Farms Preserved from Future Development
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $12 million to purchase development rights for 3,187 acres on 29 farms in 17 counties, protecting them from future residential or…
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Spotted Lanternfly Season Returns, Watch for Egg Masses to Destroy
Spring has arrived, bringing spotted lanternfly season, which will once again threatens plant and fruit gardens, along with trees and farms across the state, writes…
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Chester County Farmers Receive State Grants to Boost Fresh Food Access
21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $502,140 have been sent out to urban farmers across Pennsylvania, including some in Chester County, writes staff for exploreJefferson.…
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Kennett, New Garden Townships Mushroom Farms Under Quarantine Order Due to Phorid Flies
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture recently issued a quarantine order for mushroom farms in Kennett and New Garden Townships due to phorid flies, writes Jeff Mulhollem…
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Chester County Creameries Taking Part in Ice Cream Trail Before the Summer Ends
Bring your appetite to “Scooped: An Ice Cream Trail,” which is back this summer to provide visitors with delicious homemade ice cream and maybe learn…
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Shapiro Invests $1.5 Million in Research to Support Ag Industry with Recipients in Chester County
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced nine recipients — three of which are in Chester County — of new grants investing $1.5 million in research to develop…
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Ag Secretary Russell Redding Promotes Importance of Plant and Pollinator Protection Act at Jenkins Arboretum
Pennsylvania agriculture secretary Russell Redding visited Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens last week to promote the Plant and Pollinator Protection Act, writes Bill Rettew for The…
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Shapiro Admin Offers $500K Grants for PA Farm Bill To Boost Ag Ed, Healthy School Foods
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding revealed that Pennsylvania’s Farm-to-School Grant program is offering schools and childhood centers to apply for up to $15,000 for eligible projects.…
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Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding Visits Research Center in Avondale
Recently, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visited the Stroud Water Research Center in Avondale with local farmer Jamie Hicks to review farming practices, according to a…
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Agriculture to the Classroom: Inspiring Youngest Pennsylvanians During Ag Literacy Week
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recently celebrated Ag Literacy Week, reading to second-graders at Avon Grove Charter School in Landenberg, Chester County, and touring the school farm, which was…
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Pennsylvania Wine Production Rises to Fourth Nationwide, Boosting State Economy
Pennsylvania wine production moved up one spot from fifth to fourth in the nation, according to the findings from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s 2023…
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