Berks family enjoys volunteering at Pennsylvania Farm...
The 2022 Pennsylvania Farm Show is back after a year hiatus. The Mohn family was eagerly awaiting this opportunity to volunteer in the Calving Corner again. A tradition that started in 2018, Steve, Karen and Ashley Mohn volunteer in the Northeast ...
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www.readingeagle.com
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Pennsylvania Farm Show 2022: Sheep to Shawl Challenge
On day 5 of this year's Farm Show event, four teams competed in a Sheep to Shawl contest held in the Small Arena area of the building. Contestants were to sh...
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USDA Invests in Rural Pennsylvania [Opinion]
If the past few weeks are any indication of things to come, Pennsylvania has found a partner that sees the value of investing in our rural communities. This partner may be from an agency that not many Americans might expect - the U.S. Department...
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www.lancasterfarming.com
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Farm Bureau Names 2022 Farm Dog of the Year
Work on the family farm takes everyone pitching in and doing their part, including four-legged friends, prompting Farm Bureau to launch the Farm Dog of the Year contest four years ago - now a popular feature of the American Farm Bureau...
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www.fb.org
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More research needed on COVID and deer
Recent scientific research has shown a high prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection within white-tailed deer populations in North America. This is the first time that the virus has been detected at population levels in wildlife. In the study, more...
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www.farmprogress.com
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Meat is finally getting cheaper
Good news: After rising for months, meat prices are finally falling at the grocery store. Bad news: Many other staples are getting more expensive.
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www.cnn.com
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Corn and soybean production up in 2021
PUBLISHED ON WASHINGTON - Increased acreage and higher yields for corn and soybeans led to record high soybean production and near-record high corn production, according to the 2021 Crop Production Annual Summary released today by the U.S....
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www.morningagclips.com
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Karns Foods Launches Karns Beef Program-first in U.S. -...
Karns Foods launched the Karns Beef Program, a transformative PA agriculture model that localizes the PA Preferred beef supply chain, during an Induction Facility Ceremony at 577 Churchtown Road, Honey Brook, PA. "Since 1959, Karns has been known ...
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pennwatch.org
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AgTech's growth opportunities ripen | Barclays CIB
Global population growth, climate change, water and land scarcity, and shifting consumer preferences are driving the need to revamp food systems at every stage, from seed to table. Against this backdrop, AgTech - the application of technology to...
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www.cib.barclays
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FFA a Bright Spot for Pennsylvania Youths During Dark of ...
HARRISBURG, Pa. - Through the ever-lengthening gloom of COVID-19, FFA is offering students an outlet to spend time with friends, learn about agriculture, and just be themselves. Consider ninth-grader Oliver Kelley. Oliver admits he isn't the most ...
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www.lancasterfarming.com
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Poultry Is Feathering Teen's Future
ABBOTTSTOWN, Pa. - There's a reason that many farm supply stores, early each spring, stock up with temporary small pens filled with tiny chicks and ducklings. Customers who succumb to the "cuteness" factor of fluffy, baby chicks and ducks...
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www.lancasterfarming.com
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Thinking about preserving your family's farmland? |
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Have you been thinking about preserving your family’s farmland but don’t know if its eligible? Then call the Berks County Dept. of Agriculture at 610-378-1844 or email Tami Hildebrand at thildebrand@countyofberks.com to get answers to your questions or schedule an appointment to review the potential to apply. The deadline to apply for 2022’s Land Evaluation Site Assessment (LESA) Ranking is December 31, 2021. Call today! |
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Archived Newsletter and Grow Together Blog |
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Did you know we archive all of the newsletters? |
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The Grow Together blog features seasonal topics! |
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Water and Environmental Programs Update: Take Advantage...
Rates are now just 1.25% to 2.125% Solely focused on rural America, the USDA Rural Utilities Service, acting through USDA Rural Development, has funding available now to help you build, expand, and repair your community's drinking water,...
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www.rd.usda.gov
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News from PA Dept. of Agriculture
Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is accepting proposals for projects to increase the visibility and competitiveness of the state's horticultural specialty crops including fruit, vegetable, nursery, flower, and nut...
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www.media.pa.gov
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Vegetable Farmer Business Forum
Learn tips and strategies on focusing on your farming business during difficult times.
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extension.psu.edu
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the GRCA and the Berks County Department of Agriculture
through the support of the Berks County Commissioners.
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