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July 15, 2022 - Easton, PA

Secretary of Agriculture: Agriculture is Strengthening Food Access in Urban Centers, Growing Resilient Communities

Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding traveled from Erie to Pittsburgh, Harrisburg to Philadelphia, and from Easton to Wilkes-Barre this week in honor of Pennsylvania's 5th Annual Urban Agriculture Week, visiting 19 urban agriculture organizations directly addressing food insecurity, improving quality of life, and sparking economic development and entrepreneurship.

"This week, we traveled the commonwealth to celebrate and uplift food system leaders who are changing the trajectory of urban communities through food and agriculture," said Redding. "Food is a basic human right, but it is a right that is often taken for granted. Many of the urban gardens and farms seen this week started because of needs seen within communities. It is a humbling moment to hear these stories, but it is also a moment for hope. Hope that agriculture is creating a more equitable table for all, regardless of ZIP code."

Speakers Include:
Ross Marcus, The Neighborhood Center executive director
Rep. Bob Freeman, 136th District, Northampton County
Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, 121st District, Luzerne County
Lamont McClure, Northampton County Executive
Sal Panto, Easton Mayor
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding



Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...The Bridge strives to bridge the gaps created by systematic inequities and empowers people through cooperation, collaboration, and community. The Bridge received a $4 million RACP grant to create The JEDII  Justice, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion  Center, which will include a rooftop garden, educational programming, and a community kitchen and fresh foods caf..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_01.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...The Bridge strives to bridge the gaps created by systematic inequities and empowers people through cooperation, collaboration, and community. The Bridge received a $4 million RACP grant to create The JEDII  Justice, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion  Center, which will include a rooftop garden, educational programming, and a community kitchen and fresh foods caf..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_02.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...The Bridge strives to bridge the gaps created by systematic inequities and empowers people through cooperation, collaboration, and community. The Bridge received a $4 million RACP grant to create The JEDII  Justice, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion  Center, which will include a rooftop garden, educational programming, and a community kitchen and fresh foods caf..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_03.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...The Bridge strives to bridge the gaps created by systematic inequities and empowers people through cooperation, collaboration, and community. The Bridge received a $4 million RACP grant to create The JEDII  Justice, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion  Center, which will include a rooftop garden, educational programming, and a community kitchen and fresh foods caf..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_04.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...The Bridge strives to bridge the gaps created by systematic inequities and empowers people through cooperation, collaboration, and community. The Bridge received a $4 million RACP grant to create The JEDII  Justice, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion  Center, which will include a rooftop garden, educational programming, and a community kitchen and fresh foods caf..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_05.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...The Bridge strives to bridge the gaps created by systematic inequities and empowers people through cooperation, collaboration, and community. The Bridge received a $4 million RACP grant to create The JEDII  Justice, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion  Center, which will include a rooftop garden, educational programming, and a community kitchen and fresh foods caf..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_06.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...The Bridge strives to bridge the gaps created by systematic inequities and empowers people through cooperation, collaboration, and community. The Bridge received a $4 million RACP grant to create The JEDII  Justice, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion  Center, which will include a rooftop garden, educational programming, and a community kitchen and fresh foods caf..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_07.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...The Bridge strives to bridge the gaps created by systematic inequities and empowers people through cooperation, collaboration, and community. The Bridge received a $4 million RACP grant to create The JEDII  Justice, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion  Center, which will include a rooftop garden, educational programming, and a community kitchen and fresh foods caf..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_08.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...The Bridge strives to bridge the gaps created by systematic inequities and empowers people through cooperation, collaboration, and community. The Bridge received a $4 million RACP grant to create The JEDII  Justice, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion  Center, which will include a rooftop garden, educational programming, and a community kitchen and fresh foods caf..There are bee hives on the property.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_09.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...The Bridge strives to bridge the gaps created by systematic inequities and empowers people through cooperation, collaboration, and community. The Bridge received a $4 million RACP grant to create The JEDII  Justice, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion  Center, which will include a rooftop garden, educational programming, and a community kitchen and fresh foods caf..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_10.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...The Bridge strives to bridge the gaps created by systematic inequities and empowers people through cooperation, collaboration, and community. The Bridge received a $4 million RACP grant to create The JEDII  Justice, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion  Center, which will include a rooftop garden, educational programming, and a community kitchen and fresh foods caf..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_11.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...The Bridge strives to bridge the gaps created by systematic inequities and empowers people through cooperation, collaboration, and community. The Bridge received a $4 million RACP grant to create The JEDII  Justice, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion  Center, which will include a rooftop garden, educational programming, and a community kitchen and fresh foods caf..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_12.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...The Bridge strives to bridge the gaps created by systematic inequities and empowers people through cooperation, collaboration, and community. The Bridge received a $4 million RACP grant to create The JEDII  Justice, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion  Center, which will include a rooftop garden, educational programming, and a community kitchen and fresh foods caf..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_13.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...The Bridge strives to bridge the gaps created by systematic inequities and empowers people through cooperation, collaboration, and community. The Bridge received a $4 million RACP grant to create The JEDII  Justice, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion  Center, which will include a rooftop garden, educational programming, and a community kitchen and fresh foods caf..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_14.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...The Bridge strives to bridge the gaps created by systematic inequities and empowers people through cooperation, collaboration, and community. The Bridge received a $4 million RACP grant to create The JEDII  Justice, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion  Center, which will include a rooftop garden, educational programming, and a community kitchen and fresh foods caf..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_15.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...The Bridge strives to bridge the gaps created by systematic inequities and empowers people through cooperation, collaboration, and community. The Bridge received a $4 million RACP grant to create The JEDII  Justice, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion  Center, which will include a rooftop garden, educational programming, and a community kitchen and fresh foods caf..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_16.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...The Bridge strives to bridge the gaps created by systematic inequities and empowers people through cooperation, collaboration, and community. The Bridge received a $4 million RACP grant to create The JEDII  Justice, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion  Center, which will include a rooftop garden, educational programming, and a community kitchen and fresh foods caf.. .Founder and CEO of The Bridge: Eco Village Garry Gilliam talks about urban agriculture. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_17.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...The Bridge strives to bridge the gaps created by systematic inequities and empowers people through cooperation, collaboration, and community. The Bridge received a $4 million RACP grant to create The JEDII  Justice, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion  Center, which will include a rooftop garden, educational programming, and a community kitchen and fresh foods caf.. .Founder and CEO of The Bridge: Eco Village Garry Gilliam talks about urban agriculture. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_18.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...The Bridge strives to bridge the gaps created by systematic inequities and empowers people through cooperation, collaboration, and community. The Bridge received a $4 million RACP grant to create The JEDII  Justice, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion  Center, which will include a rooftop garden, educational programming, and a community kitchen and fresh foods caf.. .Founder and CEO of The Bridge: Eco Village Garry Gilliam talks about urban agriculture. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_19.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...The Bridge strives to bridge the gaps created by systematic inequities and empowers people through cooperation, collaboration, and community. The Bridge received a $4 million RACP grant to create The JEDII  Justice, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion  Center, which will include a rooftop garden, educational programming, and a community kitchen and fresh foods caf.. .Founder and CEO of The Bridge: Eco Village Garry Gilliam talks about urban agriculture. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_20.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...The Bridge strives to bridge the gaps created by systematic inequities and empowers people through cooperation, collaboration, and community. The Bridge received a $4 million RACP grant to create The JEDII  Justice, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion  Center, which will include a rooftop garden, educational programming, and a community kitchen and fresh foods caf.. .Founder and CEO of The Bridge: Eco Village Garry Gilliam talks about urban agriculture. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_21.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...The Bridge strives to bridge the gaps created by systematic inequities and empowers people through cooperation, collaboration, and community. The Bridge received a $4 million RACP grant to create The JEDII  Justice, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion  Center, which will include a rooftop garden, educational programming, and a community kitchen and fresh foods caf.. .Founder and CEO of The Bridge: Eco Village Garry Gilliam talks about urban agriculture. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_22.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...The Bridge strives to bridge the gaps created by systematic inequities and empowers people through cooperation, collaboration, and community. The Bridge received a $4 million RACP grant to create The JEDII  Justice, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion  Center, which will include a rooftop garden, educational programming, and a community kitchen and fresh foods caf..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_23.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...The Bridge strives to bridge the gaps created by systematic inequities and empowers people through cooperation, collaboration, and community. The Bridge received a $4 million RACP grant to create The JEDII  Justice, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion  Center, which will include a rooftop garden, educational programming, and a community kitchen and fresh foods caf..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_24.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...The Bridge strives to bridge the gaps created by systematic inequities and empowers people through cooperation, collaboration, and community. The Bridge received a $4 million RACP grant to create The JEDII  Justice, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion  Center, which will include a rooftop garden, educational programming, and a community kitchen and fresh foods caf..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_25.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...The Bridge strives to bridge the gaps created by systematic inequities and empowers people through cooperation, collaboration, and community. The Bridge received a $4 million RACP grant to create The JEDII  Justice, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion  Center, which will include a rooftop garden, educational programming, and a community kitchen and fresh foods caf..<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_26.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...Camp Curtin YMCA is a youth and community-oriented organization. This summer, the YMCA is offering a variety of programs and summer camps to youth, including opportunities to learn about gardening and how to grow food for the greater community. In 2021, Camp Curtain YMCA received a $2,500 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant to buy plants, seeds, and building materials to establish its garden to grow both hands-on learning opportunities and food for the community.  .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_27.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...Camp Curtin YMCA is a youth and community-oriented organization. This summer, the YMCA is offering a variety of programs and summer camps to youth, including opportunities to learn about gardening and how to grow food for the greater community. In 2021, Camp Curtain YMCA received a $2,500 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant to buy plants, seeds, and building materials to establish its garden to grow both hands-on learning opportunities and food for the community.  .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_28.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...Camp Curtin YMCA is a youth and community-oriented organization. This summer, the YMCA is offering a variety of programs and summer camps to youth, including opportunities to learn about gardening and how to grow food for the greater community. In 2021, Camp Curtain YMCA received a $2,500 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant to buy plants, seeds, and building materials to establish its garden to grow both hands-on learning opportunities and food for the community.  .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_29.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...Camp Curtin YMCA is a youth and community-oriented organization. This summer, the YMCA is offering a variety of programs and summer camps to youth, including opportunities to learn about gardening and how to grow food for the greater community. In 2021, Camp Curtain YMCA received a $2,500 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant to buy plants, seeds, and building materials to establish its garden to grow both hands-on learning opportunities and food for the community.  .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_30.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...Camp Curtin YMCA is a youth and community-oriented organization. This summer, the YMCA is offering a variety of programs and summer camps to youth, including opportunities to learn about gardening and how to grow food for the greater community. In 2021, Camp Curtain YMCA received a $2,500 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant to buy plants, seeds, and building materials to establish its garden to grow both hands-on learning opportunities and food for the community.  .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_31.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...Camp Curtin YMCA is a youth and community-oriented organization. This summer, the YMCA is offering a variety of programs and summer camps to youth, including opportunities to learn about gardening and how to grow food for the greater community. In 2021, Camp Curtain YMCA received a $2,500 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant to buy plants, seeds, and building materials to establish its garden to grow both hands-on learning opportunities and food for the community.  .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_32.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...Camp Curtin YMCA is a youth and community-oriented organization. This summer, the YMCA is offering a variety of programs and summer camps to youth, including opportunities to learn about gardening and how to grow food for the greater community. In 2021, Camp Curtain YMCA received a $2,500 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant to buy plants, seeds, and building materials to establish its garden to grow both hands-on learning opportunities and food for the community.  .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_33.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...Camp Curtin YMCA is a youth and community-oriented organization. This summer, the YMCA is offering a variety of programs and summer camps to youth, including opportunities to learn about gardening and how to grow food for the greater community. In 2021, Camp Curtain YMCA received a $2,500 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant to buy plants, seeds, and building materials to establish its garden to grow both hands-on learning opportunities and food for the community.  .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_34.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...Camp Curtin YMCA is a youth and community-oriented organization. This summer, the YMCA is offering a variety of programs and summer camps to youth, including opportunities to learn about gardening and how to grow food for the greater community. In 2021, Camp Curtain YMCA received a $2,500 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant to buy plants, seeds, and building materials to establish its garden to grow both hands-on learning opportunities and food for the community.  .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_35.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...Camp Curtin YMCA is a youth and community-oriented organization. This summer, the YMCA is offering a variety of programs and summer camps to youth, including opportunities to learn about gardening and how to grow food for the greater community. In 2021, Camp Curtain YMCA received a $2,500 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant to buy plants, seeds, and building materials to establish its garden to grow both hands-on learning opportunities and food for the community.  .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_36.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...Camp Curtin YMCA is a youth and community-oriented organization. This summer, the YMCA is offering a variety of programs and summer camps to youth, including opportunities to learn about gardening and how to grow food for the greater community. In 2021, Camp Curtain YMCA received a $2,500 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant to buy plants, seeds, and building materials to establish its garden to grow both hands-on learning opportunities and food for the community.  .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_37.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...Camp Curtin YMCA is a youth and community-oriented organization. This summer, the YMCA is offering a variety of programs and summer camps to youth, including opportunities to learn about gardening and how to grow food for the greater community. In 2021, Camp Curtain YMCA received a $2,500 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant to buy plants, seeds, and building materials to establish its garden to grow both hands-on learning opportunities and food for the community.  .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_38.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...Camp Curtin YMCA is a youth and community-oriented organization. This summer, the YMCA is offering a variety of programs and summer camps to youth, including opportunities to learn about gardening and how to grow food for the greater community. In 2021, Camp Curtain YMCA received a $2,500 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant to buy plants, seeds, and building materials to establish its garden to grow both hands-on learning opportunities and food for the community.  .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_39.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...Camp Curtin YMCA is a youth and community-oriented organization. This summer, the YMCA is offering a variety of programs and summer camps to youth, including opportunities to learn about gardening and how to grow food for the greater community. In 2021, Camp Curtain YMCA received a $2,500 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant to buy plants, seeds, and building materials to establish its garden to grow both hands-on learning opportunities and food for the community.  .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_40.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...Camp Curtin YMCA is a youth and community-oriented organization. This summer, the YMCA is offering a variety of programs and summer camps to youth, including opportunities to learn about gardening and how to grow food for the greater community. In 2021, Camp Curtain YMCA received a $2,500 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant to buy plants, seeds, and building materials to establish its garden to grow both hands-on learning opportunities and food for the community.  .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_41.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...Camp Curtin YMCA is a youth and community-oriented organization. This summer, the YMCA is offering a variety of programs and summer camps to youth, including opportunities to learn about gardening and how to grow food for the greater community. In 2021, Camp Curtain YMCA received a $2,500 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant to buy plants, seeds, and building materials to establish its garden to grow both hands-on learning opportunities and food for the community.  .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_42.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...Camp Curtin YMCA is a youth and community-oriented organization. This summer, the YMCA is offering a variety of programs and summer camps to youth, including opportunities to learn about gardening and how to grow food for the greater community. In 2021, Camp Curtain YMCA received a $2,500 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant to buy plants, seeds, and building materials to establish its garden to grow both hands-on learning opportunities and food for the community.  ..Rafiyaqa Muhammad, YMCA Urban Garden Coordinator, talks about how the kids eat more vegetables when they get to grow them themselves. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_43.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...Camp Curtin YMCA is a youth and community-oriented organization. This summer, the YMCA is offering a variety of programs and summer camps to youth, including opportunities to learn about gardening and how to grow food for the greater community. In 2021, Camp Curtain YMCA received a $2,500 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant to buy plants, seeds, and building materials to establish its garden to grow both hands-on learning opportunities and food for the community.  ..Rafiyaqa Muhammad, YMCA Urban Garden Coordinator, talks about how the kids eat more vegetables when they get to grow them themselves. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_44.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...Camp Curtin YMCA is a youth and community-oriented organization. This summer, the YMCA is offering a variety of programs and summer camps to youth, including opportunities to learn about gardening and how to grow food for the greater community. In 2021, Camp Curtain YMCA received a $2,500 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant to buy plants, seeds, and building materials to establish its garden to grow both hands-on learning opportunities and food for the community.  ..Rafiyaqa Muhammad, YMCA Urban Garden Coordinator, talks about how the kids eat more vegetables when they get to grow them themselves. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_45.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...Camp Curtin YMCA is a youth and community-oriented organization. This summer, the YMCA is offering a variety of programs and summer camps to youth, including opportunities to learn about gardening and how to grow food for the greater community. In 2021, Camp Curtain YMCA received a $2,500 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant to buy plants, seeds, and building materials to establish its garden to grow both hands-on learning opportunities and food for the community.  ..Rafiyaqa Muhammad, YMCA Urban Garden Coordinator, talks about how the kids eat more vegetables when they get to grow them themselves. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_46.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...Camp Curtin YMCA is a youth and community-oriented organization. This summer, the YMCA is offering a variety of programs and summer camps to youth, including opportunities to learn about gardening and how to grow food for the greater community. In 2021, Camp Curtain YMCA received a $2,500 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant to buy plants, seeds, and building materials to establish its garden to grow both hands-on learning opportunities and food for the community.  ..Rafiyaqa Muhammad, YMCA Urban Garden Coordinator, talks about how the kids eat more vegetables when they get to grow them themselves. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_47.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits two urban agriculture operations in Dauphin County in continuation of Pennsylvanias fifth annual Urban Ag Week celebration. Tours showcase urban gardens and food system leaders combatting food insecurity by empowering communities to grow their own food and encouraging the next generation to pursue agriculture and food careers...Camp Curtin YMCA is a youth and community-oriented organization. This summer, the YMCA is offering a variety of programs and summer camps to youth, including opportunities to learn about gardening and how to grow food for the greater community. In 2021, Camp Curtain YMCA received a $2,500 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant to buy plants, seeds, and building materials to establish its garden to grow both hands-on learning opportunities and food for the community.  ..Rafiyaqa Muhammad, YMCA Urban Garden Coordinator, talks about how the kids eat more vegetables when they get to grow them themselves. .<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_AG_UrbanAg_ERD_48.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representative Eddie Day Pashinski borrows Agriculture Secretary Russell Reddings PA Preferred Hat to show his love for the program while Sal Panto Jr., Mayor of Easton applauds.  Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding traveled from Erie to Pittsburgh, Harrisburg to Philadelphia, and from Easton to Wilkes-Barre this week in honor of Pennsylvanias 5th Annual Urban Agriculture Week, visiting 19 urban agriculture organizations directly addressing food insecurity, improving quality of life, and sparking economic development and entrepreneurship.  Harrisburg, PA  July 15, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_ag_UrbanAg_dz_001.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding speaks with Representative Eddie Day Pashinski (left) and Easton Community Gardens Manager Ross Marcus.  Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding traveled from Erie to Pittsburgh, Harrisburg to Philadelphia, and from Easton to Wilkes-Barre this week in honor of Pennsylvanias 5th Annual Urban Agriculture Week, visiting 19 urban agriculture organizations directly addressing food insecurity, improving quality of life, and sparking economic development and entrepreneurship.  Harrisburg, PA  July 15, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_ag_UrbanAg_dz_002.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding speaks to community members at the Easton Neighborhood Center.  Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding traveled from Erie to Pittsburgh, Harrisburg to Philadelphia, and from Easton to Wilkes-Barre this week in honor of Pennsylvanias 5th Annual Urban Agriculture Week, visiting 19 urban agriculture organizations directly addressing food insecurity, improving quality of life, and sparking economic development and entrepreneurship.  Harrisburg, PA  July 15, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_ag_UrbanAg_dz_003.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding speaks to the press.  Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding traveled from Erie to Pittsburgh, Harrisburg to Philadelphia, and from Easton to Wilkes-Barre this week in honor of Pennsylvanias 5th Annual Urban Agriculture Week, visiting 19 urban agriculture organizations directly addressing food insecurity, improving quality of life, and sparking economic development and entrepreneurship.  Harrisburg, PA  July 15, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_ag_UrbanAg_dz_004.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Katy Hunter Program Administrator at The Seed Farm in Emmaus, PA.  Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding traveled from Erie to Pittsburgh, Harrisburg to Philadelphia, and from Easton to Wilkes-Barre this week in honor of Pennsylvanias 5th Annual Urban Agriculture Week, visiting 19 urban agriculture organizations directly addressing food insecurity, improving quality of life, and sparking economic development and entrepreneurship.  Harrisburg, PA  July 15, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_ag_UrbanAg_dz_005.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Flowers in the Easton Community Garden at the Easton Neighborhood Center.  Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding traveled from Erie to Pittsburgh, Harrisburg to Philadelphia, and from Easton to Wilkes-Barre this week in honor of Pennsylvanias 5th Annual Urban Agriculture Week, visiting 19 urban agriculture organizations directly addressing food insecurity, improving quality of life, and sparking economic development and entrepreneurship.  Harrisburg, PA  July 15, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_ag_UrbanAg_dz_006.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Farmer Kegan Hilaire speaks with Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding Redding at The Seed Farm in Emmaus, PA.  Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding traveled from Erie to Pittsburgh, Harrisburg to Philadelphia, and from Easton to Wilkes-Barre this week in honor of Pennsylvanias 5th Annual Urban Agriculture Week, visiting 19 urban agriculture organizations directly addressing food insecurity, improving quality of life, and sparking economic development and entrepreneurship.  Harrisburg, PA  July 15, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_ag_UrbanAg_dz_007.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Organizer Dary Lewis at the Wilkes-Barre Community Gardens where he contributes his time and talents.  Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding traveled from Erie to Pittsburgh, Harrisburg to Philadelphia, and from Easton to Wilkes-Barre this week in honor of Pennsylvanias 5th Annual Urban Agriculture Week, visiting 19 urban agriculture organizations directly addressing food insecurity, improving quality of life, and sparking economic development and entrepreneurship.  Harrisburg, PA  July 15, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_ag_UrbanAg_dz_008.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Jessica Letteer Lead Gardener at the Wilkes-Barre Community Gardens transplanting a tomato plant.  Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding traveled from Erie to Pittsburgh, Harrisburg to Philadelphia, and from Easton to Wilkes-Barre this week in honor of Pennsylvanias 5th Annual Urban Agriculture Week, visiting 19 urban agriculture organizations directly addressing food insecurity, improving quality of life, and sparking economic development and entrepreneurship.  Harrisburg, PA  July 15, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_ag_UrbanAg_dz_009.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding speaks with Easton Community Gardens Manager Ross Marcus.  Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding traveled from Erie to Pittsburgh, Harrisburg to Philadelphia, and from Easton to Wilkes-Barre this week in honor of Pennsylvanias 5th Annual Urban Agriculture Week, visiting 19 urban agriculture organizations directly addressing food insecurity, improving quality of life, and sparking economic development and entrepreneurship.  Harrisburg, PA  July 15, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_ag_UrbanAg_dz_010.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding stopped for lunch at The Seed Farm in Emmaus, PA.  Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding traveled from Erie to Pittsburgh, Harrisburg to Philadelphia, and from Easton to Wilkes-Barre this week in honor of Pennsylvanias 5th Annual Urban Agriculture Week, visiting 19 urban agriculture organizations directly addressing food insecurity, improving quality of life, and sparking economic development and entrepreneurship.  Harrisburg, PA  July 15, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_ag_UrbanAg_dz_011.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding speaks to the press.  Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding traveled from Erie to Pittsburgh, Harrisburg to Philadelphia, and from Easton to Wilkes-Barre this week in honor of Pennsylvanias 5th Annual Urban Agriculture Week, visiting 19 urban agriculture organizations directly addressing food insecurity, improving quality of life, and sparking economic development and entrepreneurship.  Harrisburg, PA  July 15, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_ag_UrbanAg_dz_012.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representative Eddie Day Pashinski speaks to the press.  Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding traveled from Erie to Pittsburgh, Harrisburg to Philadelphia, and from Easton to Wilkes-Barre this week in honor of Pennsylvanias 5th Annual Urban Agriculture Week, visiting 19 urban agriculture organizations directly addressing food insecurity, improving quality of life, and sparking economic development and entrepreneurship.  Harrisburg, PA  July 15, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_ag_UrbanAg_dz_013.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding speaks to the press.  Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding traveled from Erie to Pittsburgh, Harrisburg to Philadelphia, and from Easton to Wilkes-Barre this week in honor of Pennsylvanias 5th Annual Urban Agriculture Week, visiting 19 urban agriculture organizations directly addressing food insecurity, improving quality of life, and sparking economic development and entrepreneurship.  Harrisburg, PA  July 15, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_ag_UrbanAg_dz_014.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Allison Czapp Associate Executive Director at The Seed Farm in Emmaus, PA.  Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding traveled from Erie to Pittsburgh, Harrisburg to Philadelphia, and from Easton to Wilkes-Barre this week in honor of Pennsylvanias 5th Annual Urban Agriculture Week, visiting 19 urban agriculture organizations directly addressing food insecurity, improving quality of life, and sparking economic development and entrepreneurship.  Harrisburg, PA  July 15, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_ag_UrbanAg_dz_015.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Sal Panto, Easton Mayor speaks to the press.Sal Panto Jr., Mayor of Easton speaks to the press.  Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding traveled from Erie to Pittsburgh, Harrisburg to Philadelphia, and from Easton to Wilkes-Barre this week in honor of Pennsylvanias 5th Annual Urban Agriculture Week, visiting 19 urban agriculture organizations directly addressing food insecurity, improving quality of life, and sparking economic development and entrepreneurship.  Harrisburg, PA  July 15, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_ag_UrbanAg_dz_016.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Rep. Bob Freeman, 136th District, Northampton County speaks to the press.Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding traveled from Erie to Pittsburgh, Harrisburg to Philadelphia, and from Easton to Wilkes-Barre this week in honor of Pennsylvanias 5th Annual Urban Agriculture Week, visiting 19 urban agriculture organizations directly addressing food insecurity, improving quality of life, and sparking economic development and entrepreneurship.  Harrisburg, PA  July 15, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_ag_UrbanAg_dz_017.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Flowers in the Easton Community Garden at the Easton Neighborhood Center.  Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding traveled from Erie to Pittsburgh, Harrisburg to Philadelphia, and from Easton to Wilkes-Barre this week in honor of Pennsylvanias 5th Annual Urban Agriculture Week, visiting 19 urban agriculture organizations directly addressing food insecurity, improving quality of life, and sparking economic development and entrepreneurship.  Harrisburg, PA  July 15, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_ag_UrbanAg_dz_018.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Ross Marcus, The Neighborhood Center executive director speaks to the press.  Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding traveled from Erie to Pittsburgh, Harrisburg to Philadelphia, and from Easton to Wilkes-Barre this week in honor of Pennsylvanias 5th Annual Urban Agriculture Week, visiting 19 urban agriculture organizations directly addressing food insecurity, improving quality of life, and sparking economic development and entrepreneurship.  Harrisburg, PA  July 15, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_ag_UrbanAg_dz_019.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Katy Hunter Program Administrator at The Seed Farm in Emmaus, PA.  Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding traveled from Erie to Pittsburgh, Harrisburg to Philadelphia, and from Easton to Wilkes-Barre this week in honor of Pennsylvanias 5th Annual Urban Agriculture Week, visiting 19 urban agriculture organizations directly addressing food insecurity, improving quality of life, and sparking economic development and entrepreneurship.  Harrisburg, PA  July 15, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_ag_UrbanAg_dz_020.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding stopped for lunch at The Seed Farm in Emmaus, PA.  Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding traveled from Erie to Pittsburgh, Harrisburg to Philadelphia, and from Easton to Wilkes-Barre this week in honor of Pennsylvanias 5th Annual Urban Agriculture Week, visiting 19 urban agriculture organizations directly addressing food insecurity, improving quality of life, and sparking economic development and entrepreneurship.  Harrisburg, PA  July 15, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_ag_UrbanAg_dz_021.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding stopped for lunch at The Seed Farm in Emmaus, PA.  Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding traveled from Erie to Pittsburgh, Harrisburg to Philadelphia, and from Easton to Wilkes-Barre this week in honor of Pennsylvanias 5th Annual Urban Agriculture Week, visiting 19 urban agriculture organizations directly addressing food insecurity, improving quality of life, and sparking economic development and entrepreneurship.  Harrisburg, PA  July 15, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_ag_UrbanAg_dz_022.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding speaks to the press.  Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding traveled from Erie to Pittsburgh, Harrisburg to Philadelphia, and from Easton to Wilkes-Barre this week in honor of Pennsylvanias 5th Annual Urban Agriculture Week, visiting 19 urban agriculture organizations directly addressing food insecurity, improving quality of life, and sparking economic development and entrepreneurship.  Harrisburg, PA  July 15, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_ag_UrbanAg_dz_023.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding stopped at the Wilkes-Barre Community Gardens.  Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding traveled from Erie to Pittsburgh, Harrisburg to Philadelphia, and from Easton to Wilkes-Barre this week in honor of Pennsylvanias 5th Annual Urban Agriculture Week, visiting 19 urban agriculture organizations directly addressing food insecurity, improving quality of life, and sparking economic development and entrepreneurship.  Harrisburg, PA  July 15, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_ag_UrbanAg_dz_024.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding speaks to the press.  Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding traveled from Erie to Pittsburgh, Harrisburg to Philadelphia, and from Easton to Wilkes-Barre this week in honor of Pennsylvanias 5th Annual Urban Agriculture Week, visiting 19 urban agriculture organizations directly addressing food insecurity, improving quality of life, and sparking economic development and entrepreneurship.  Harrisburg, PA  July 15, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_ag_UrbanAg_dz_025.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representative Milou Mackenzie speaks with Representative Eddie Day Pashinski and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding at The Seed Farm in Emmaus, PA.  Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding traveled from Erie to Pittsburgh, Harrisburg to Philadelphia, and from Easton to Wilkes-Barre this week in honor of Pennsylvanias 5th Annual Urban Agriculture Week, visiting 19 urban agriculture organizations directly addressing food insecurity, improving quality of life, and sparking economic development and entrepreneurship.  Harrisburg, PA  July 15, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_ag_UrbanAg_dz_026.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Seed Farm in Emmaus, PA.  Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding traveled from Erie to Pittsburgh, Harrisburg to Philadelphia, and from Easton to Wilkes-Barre this week in honor of Pennsylvanias 5th Annual Urban Agriculture Week, visiting 19 urban agriculture organizations directly addressing food insecurity, improving quality of life, and sparking economic development and entrepreneurship.  Harrisburg, PA  July 15, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_ag_UrbanAg_dz_027.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lamont McClure, Northampton County Executive speaks to the press.Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding traveled from Erie to Pittsburgh, Harrisburg to Philadelphia, and from Easton to Wilkes-Barre this week in honor of Pennsylvanias 5th Annual Urban Agriculture Week, visiting 19 urban agriculture organizations directly addressing food insecurity, improving quality of life, and sparking economic development and entrepreneurship.  Harrisburg, PA  July 15, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_ag_UrbanAg_dz_028.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Jessica Letteer Lead Gardener at the Wilkes-Barre Community Gardens examines a leaf.  Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding traveled from Erie to Pittsburgh, Harrisburg to Philadelphia, and from Easton to Wilkes-Barre this week in honor of Pennsylvanias 5th Annual Urban Agriculture Week, visiting 19 urban agriculture organizations directly addressing food insecurity, improving quality of life, and sparking economic development and entrepreneurship.  Harrisburg, PA  July 15, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_ag_UrbanAg_dz_029.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding stopped at the Wilkes-Barre Community Gardens.  Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding traveled from Erie to Pittsburgh, Harrisburg to Philadelphia, and from Easton to Wilkes-Barre this week in honor of Pennsylvanias 5th Annual Urban Agriculture Week, visiting 19 urban agriculture organizations directly addressing food insecurity, improving quality of life, and sparking economic development and entrepreneurship.  Harrisburg, PA  July 15, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_ag_UrbanAg_dz_030.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Community members at the Easton Neighborhood Center.  Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding traveled from Erie to Pittsburgh, Harrisburg to Philadelphia, and from Easton to Wilkes-Barre this week in honor of Pennsylvanias 5th Annual Urban Agriculture Week, visiting 19 urban agriculture organizations directly addressing food insecurity, improving quality of life, and sparking economic development and entrepreneurship.  Harrisburg, PA  July 15, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_ag_UrbanAg_dz_031.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding stopped for lunch at The Seed Farm in Emmaus, PA.  Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding traveled from Erie to Pittsburgh, Harrisburg to Philadelphia, and from Easton to Wilkes-Barre this week in honor of Pennsylvanias 5th Annual Urban Agriculture Week, visiting 19 urban agriculture organizations directly addressing food insecurity, improving quality of life, and sparking economic development and entrepreneurship.  Harrisburg, PA  July 15, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_ag_UrbanAg_dz_032.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding stopped at the Wilkes-Barre Community Gardens.  Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding traveled from Erie to Pittsburgh, Harrisburg to Philadelphia, and from Easton to Wilkes-Barre this week in honor of Pennsylvanias 5th Annual Urban Agriculture Week, visiting 19 urban agriculture organizations directly addressing food insecurity, improving quality of life, and sparking economic development and entrepreneurship.  Harrisburg, PA  July 15, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/21009_ag_UrbanAg_dz_033.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>