November 30, 2022 - Moon Township, PA
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Brigadier General Mark Goodwill joined veterans and partners during visits to veteran-owned farms in Allegheny and Fayette counties. During the tours, Redding thanked farmer veterans for continuing to serve their communities through agriculture after returning from military service."More than 7,000 Pennsylvanians are veterans who continue to serve through agriculture, by feeding local families every day," said Redding. "We appreciate these heroes and their choice to join our strong and diverse agricultural workforce, and I encourage Pennsylvanians to connect with farmer veterans in their area and shop at local, veteran-owned businesses for the holidays."The first visit was to Forever Heart Farm, LLC, a veteran-owned, local diversified farm in Moon Township, Allegheny County, employing sustainable agricultural practices and organic growing methods to bring their customers eggs, produce, and pastured meats. The farm has offered Beekeeping Basics for Veterans classes and other courses that bring veterans together. List of Speakers: Rob Mowery, Forever Heart Farm Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding Brigadier General Mark Goodwill Mimi Thomas-Brooker, Director, PA Veteran Farming Network/Troops to Tractors Sandra Curry, Executive Director, Community Partnership, Inc. of Butler County
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