July 21, 2023 - Kutztown, PA
Governor Josh Shapiro and Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visited the Rodale Institute in Kutztown to celebrate the Institute's Annual Organic Field Day and meet with U.S. military veterans currently enrolled in the Institute's Veteran Farm Training program. The Annual Organic Field Day brings hundreds of farmers, gardeners, university faculty and students, and legislators together to celebrate Pennsylvania's organic agriculture sector. Governor Shapiro has pushed for more investments in organic agriculture through the Pennsylvania Farm Bill and the creation of the new Organic Center of Excellence through the 2023-24 budget."The Rodale family's legacy is just one example of the family farms across Pennsylvania that have led the way on agricultural innovation here in our Commonwealth," said Governor Josh Shapiro. "We need to come together to support this innovation with smart investments - and that's what our Commonwealth has done with the Rodale Institute, investing over $5.3 million in grants that fund research and job training initiatives. My Administration will continue to make these investments, fully funding the Pennsylvania Farm Bill and creating an Organic Center of Excellence to support the future of Pennsylvania agriculture." Speakers include:Jeff Tkatch, CEO of the Rodale InstituteRamon Madrid, veteran farmerRussell Redding, PA Secretary of AgricultureJosh Shapiro, Governor of PA
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