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January 06, 2020 - Harrisburg, PA

Wolf Administration Announces PA Farm Bill Grant Funding to Increase Agriculture Education Opportunities

Governor Tom Wolf today announced the approval of $500,000 in Ag and Youth Grants to fund 55 projects that will improve access to agriculture education in the commonwealth, with a goal of addressing the looming 75,000 workforce deficit Pennsylvania's agriculture industry faces in the coming decade.

"Today's youth are tomorrow's leaders, entrepreneurs, scientists, and agribusiness owners," said Gov. Wolf. "This $500,000 is the seed to tomorrow's bountiful future for Pennsylvania agriculture."



Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding speaking at the announcement. Governor Tom Wolf today announced the approval of $500,000 in Ag and Youth Grants to fund 55 projects that will improve access to agriculture education in the commonwealth, with a goal of addressing the looming 75,000 workforce deficit Pennsylvanias agriculture industry faces in the coming decade. Harrisburg, PA January 6, 2020<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/17649_agric_youth_grant_farm_bill_dz_001.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding speaking at the announcement. Governor Tom Wolf today announced the approval of $500,000 in Ag and Youth Grants to fund 55 projects that will improve access to agriculture education in the commonwealth, with a goal of addressing the looming 75,000 workforce deficit Pennsylvanias agriculture industry faces in the coming decade. Harrisburg, PA January 6, 2020<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/17649_agric_youth_grant_farm_bill_dz_002.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representatives Eddie Day Pashinski speaking at the announcement. Governor Tom Wolf today announced the approval of $500,000 in Ag and Youth Grants to fund 55 projects that will improve access to agriculture education in the commonwealth, with a goal of addressing the looming 75,000 workforce deficit Pennsylvanias agriculture industry faces in the coming decade. Harrisburg, PA January 6, 2020<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/17649_agric_youth_grant_farm_bill_dz_003.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding speaking at the announcement. Governor Tom Wolf today announced the approval of $500,000 in Ag and Youth Grants to fund 55 projects that will improve access to agriculture education in the commonwealth, with a goal of addressing the looming 75,000 workforce deficit Pennsylvanias agriculture industry faces in the coming decade. Harrisburg, PA January 6, 2020<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/17649_agric_youth_grant_farm_bill_dz_004.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Education Executive Deputy David Volkman speaking at the announcement. Governor Tom Wolf today announced the approval of $500,000 in Ag and Youth Grants to fund 55 projects that will improve access to agriculture education in the commonwealth, with a goal of addressing the looming 75,000 workforce deficit Pennsylvanias agriculture industry faces in the coming decade. Harrisburg, PA January 6, 2020<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/17649_agric_youth_grant_farm_bill_dz_005.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Michael Riggs, State Secretary Pennsylvania FFA, speaking at the announcement. Governor Tom Wolf today announced the approval of $500,000 in Ag and Youth Grants to fund 55 projects that will improve access to agriculture education in the commonwealth, with a goal of addressing the looming 75,000 workforce deficit Pennsylvanias agriculture industry faces in the coming decade. Harrisburg, PA January 6, 2020<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/17649_agric_youth_grant_farm_bill_dz_006.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representatives Eddie Day Pashinski looks on as Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding speaks at the announcement. Governor Tom Wolf today announced the approval of $500,000 in Ag and Youth Grants to fund 55 projects that will improve access to agriculture education in the commonwealth, with a goal of addressing the looming 75,000 workforce deficit Pennsylvanias agriculture industry faces in the coming decade. Harrisburg, PA January 6, 2020<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/17649_agric_youth_grant_farm_bill_dz_007.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding speaking at the announcement. Governor Tom Wolf today announced the approval of $500,000 in Ag and Youth Grants to fund 55 projects that will improve access to agriculture education in the commonwealth, with a goal of addressing the looming 75,000 workforce deficit Pennsylvanias agriculture industry faces in the coming decade. Harrisburg, PA January 6, 2020<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/17649_agric_youth_grant_farm_bill_dz_008.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representatives Eddie Day Pashinski speaking at the announcement. Governor Tom Wolf today announced the approval of $500,000 in Ag and Youth Grants to fund 55 projects that will improve access to agriculture education in the commonwealth, with a goal of addressing the looming 75,000 workforce deficit Pennsylvanias agriculture industry faces in the coming decade. Harrisburg, PA January 6, 2020<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/17649_agric_youth_grant_farm_bill_dz_009.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representatives Eddie Day Pashinski speaking at the announcement. Governor Tom Wolf today announced the approval of $500,000 in Ag and Youth Grants to fund 55 projects that will improve access to agriculture education in the commonwealth, with a goal of addressing the looming 75,000 workforce deficit Pennsylvanias agriculture industry faces in the coming decade. Harrisburg, PA January 6, 2020<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/17649_agric_youth_grant_farm_bill_dz_010.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding speaking at the announcement. Governor Tom Wolf today announced the approval of $500,000 in Ag and Youth Grants to fund 55 projects that will improve access to agriculture education in the commonwealth, with a goal of addressing the looming 75,000 workforce deficit Pennsylvanias agriculture industry faces in the coming decade. Harrisburg, PA January 6, 2020<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/17649_agric_youth_grant_farm_bill_dz_011.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Education Executive Deputy David Volkman speaking at the announcement. Governor Tom Wolf today announced the approval of $500,000 in Ag and Youth Grants to fund 55 projects that will improve access to agriculture education in the commonwealth, with a goal of addressing the looming 75,000 workforce deficit Pennsylvanias agriculture industry faces in the coming decade. Harrisburg, PA January 6, 2020<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/17649_agric_youth_grant_farm_bill_dz_012.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representatives Eddie Day Pashinski speaking at the announcement. Governor Tom Wolf today announced the approval of $500,000 in Ag and Youth Grants to fund 55 projects that will improve access to agriculture education in the commonwealth, with a goal of addressing the looming 75,000 workforce deficit Pennsylvanias agriculture industry faces in the coming decade. Harrisburg, PA January 6, 2020<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/17649_agric_youth_grant_farm_bill_dz_013.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania 4-H State Council member Addison Neff speaking at the announcement. Governor Tom Wolf today announced the approval of $500,000 in Ag and Youth Grants to fund 55 projects that will improve access to agriculture education in the commonwealth, with a goal of addressing the looming 75,000 workforce deficit Pennsylvanias agriculture industry faces in the coming decade. Harrisburg, PA January 6, 2020<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/17649_agric_youth_grant_farm_bill_dz_014.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding speaking at the announcement. Governor Tom Wolf today announced the approval of $500,000 in Ag and Youth Grants to fund 55 projects that will improve access to agriculture education in the commonwealth, with a goal of addressing the looming 75,000 workforce deficit Pennsylvanias agriculture industry faces in the coming decade. Harrisburg, PA January 6, 2020<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/17649_agric_youth_grant_farm_bill_dz_015.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representatives Eddie Day Pashinski speaking with attendees at the announcement. Governor Tom Wolf today announced the approval of $500,000 in Ag and Youth Grants to fund 55 projects that will improve access to agriculture education in the commonwealth, with a goal of addressing the looming 75,000 workforce deficit Pennsylvanias agriculture industry faces in the coming decade. Harrisburg, PA January 6, 2020<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/17649_agric_youth_grant_farm_bill_dz_016.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representatives Eddie Day Pashinski speaking with attendees from the Pennsylvania 4-H State Council at the announcement. Governor Tom Wolf today announced the approval of $500,000 in Ag and Youth Grants to fund 55 projects that will improve access to agriculture education in the commonwealth, with a goal of addressing the looming 75,000 workforce deficit Pennsylvanias agriculture industry faces in the coming decade. Harrisburg, PA January 6, 2020<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/17649_agric_youth_grant_farm_bill_dz_017.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding speaking at the announcement. Governor Tom Wolf today announced the approval of $500,000 in Ag and Youth Grants to fund 55 projects that will improve access to agriculture education in the commonwealth, with a goal of addressing the looming 75,000 workforce deficit Pennsylvanias agriculture industry faces in the coming decade. Harrisburg, PA January 6, 2020<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/17649_agric_youth_grant_farm_bill_dz_018.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding speaking with attendees at the announcement. Governor Tom Wolf today announced the approval of $500,000 in Ag and Youth Grants to fund 55 projects that will improve access to agriculture education in the commonwealth, with a goal of addressing the looming 75,000 workforce deficit Pennsylvanias agriculture industry faces in the coming decade. Harrisburg, PA January 6, 2020<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/17649_agric_youth_grant_farm_bill_dz_019.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Education Executive Deputy David Volkman speaking at the announcement. Governor Tom Wolf today announced the approval of $500,000 in Ag and Youth Grants to fund 55 projects that will improve access to agriculture education in the commonwealth, with a goal of addressing the looming 75,000 workforce deficit Pennsylvanias agriculture industry faces in the coming decade. Harrisburg, PA January 6, 2020<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/17649_agric_youth_grant_farm_bill_dz_020.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>