An official Twitter account of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Committed to a sustainable and safe supply of food and agricultural products.
Agriculture contributes $132 billion to Pennsylvania’s economy and supports almost 600,000 jobs — it's commonsense to invest in our farmers and support the 50,000 farms across our Commonwealth.
That’s why we came together to create the first ag innovation fund in the country —
#ICYMI
: The winners of the
#PAPreferred
Pumpkin Palooza - Contest were announced LIVE earlier today on
@GoodDayPA
. 🎃
Congratulations and thanks all the talented participants who entered this year!
Recap:
#HappyHalloween
Happy Halloween! 🎃 We extend gratitude to all pumpkin producers and recognize the important role of ag in bringing spooktacular fun to the fall season!
Pennsylvania’s agricultural sector is essential to our economy, but many small farms and agribusinesses struggle to find and retain skilled workers.
ICYMI: L&I’s Farms & Agribusiness Workforce Engagement Grant will connect 1,000 farms and agribusinesses with PA CareerLink®
Tap into the possibilities of PA maple syrup! 🍁
Pennsylvania maple is the perfect ingredient to unlock a world of flavor beyond the breakfast plate with dishes such as maple-glazed salmon or maple-roasted vegetables.
Learn more:
Trick or treat, check before you eat! 🍬👻
Halloween is a day to be enjoyed by both children and adults alike. However, make sure you inspect any treat for signs of tampering and throw away anything that seems suspicious.
More tips:
Let the gourd times roll! 🎃
Today is none other than
#NationalPumpkinDay
! Still in need of your own pumpkin? Support local by checking out a patch near you!
Find nearby pumpkins:
Congrats
@PAAgriculture
"will address emissions of greenhouse gases contributing to climate change and water quality degradation. The primary goals of this project are to reduce enteric emissions from dairy cows and to improve manure management at the farm level."
I’m here at Folklands Foods in Erie County to announce our $3 million investment in expanding their operations in northwestern Pennsylvania — because I know the economic future of our Commonwealth runs through our farmlands.
Winner, winner, pumpkin dinner! 🎃
This year's "Grower of the Year" award goes to Dave and Carol Stelts with their three pumpkins weighing a whopping total of 7,729 pounds!
Yet another victory for
#PAagriculture
!
Full story:
Local food banks are often the first place people turn when they are facing food insecurity and need help providing food for themselves and their families.
🍎🥫🧵⤵️
Exciting news for Pennsylvania’s agricultural community! 🌾
L&I announced grant funding to support small farms and agribusinesses across the Commonwealth. 🚜 The Farms & Agribusiness Workforce Engagement Grant will make a big impact—connecting 1,000 farms and agribusinesses with
The destruction of Hurricane Helene has left an impact on everyone, even our furry friends. 🐶
Thanks to the help of honorable PA animal shelters, dozens of homeless dogs have been given a safe place to recover. ❤️ 🏠
Learn more:
@MainLineRescue
@PSPCA