January 11, 2024 - Harrisburg, PA
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced the recipients of $300,000 in Veterans in Agriculture Grants to connect military veterans to opportunities in farming. Adjutant General of Pennsylvania Major General Mark Schindler joined Redding to make the announcement during Military Appreciation Day at the 108th Pennsylvania Farm Show. Funding for Veterans in Agriculture Grants has seen a 50% increase during the Shapiro Administration Grants of $200,000 were awarded to PA Veteran Farming Network, a statewide organization, and $100,000 to Community Partnership, Inc., serving Butler County, to provide funding to military veterans to establish or expand farming operations to make them more profitable and sustainable.Speakers Include:Cheryl Cook - Deputy Secretary, PA Dept. of AgricultureRussell Redding - Secretary, PA Dept. of AgricultureRob Mowery - Board Chair, PA Veteran Farming NetworkDustin Butler - Army Veteran and Owner of Butler Hill Beef FarmSandra Curry - Butler Community PartnershipSenator Elder VogelMark Schindler - Adjutant General, Department of Military andVeterans Affairs
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