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January 08, 2024 - Harrisburg, PA

Shapiro Administration Awards Nearly $500,000 in PA Farm Bill Grants to Prepare Next Generation for Success in Ag

Agriculture Secretary RussellRedding announced $498,161 in PA Farm Bill Agriculture & Youth Grants awarded to 47 organizations in 24 counties, funding projects that prepare youth to succeed in Pennsylvania's $132.5 billion agriculture industry. Students and educators fromFox Chase Farm, the School District of Philadelphia's 112-acre demonstration farm, andVariety - the Children's Charity of the Delaware Valleyjoined Secretary Redding to make the announcement in the 2024 PA Farm Show'sSo You Want to Be a Farmerarea, where anyone can learn how to raise food or flowers for fun, for profit, or for a new career.

"To meet increasingly complex challenges tied to climate and marketplace changes, and rapidly evolving technology, Pennsylvania's agriculture employers need innovative problem-solvers,"Secretary Redding said. "TheShapiro Administrationis committed to making sure young people have the freedom to choose their own paths, and the preparation to pursue the opportunities ahead of them. These grants feed the hungry minds of those who will feed us tomorrow."

The Shapiro Administration's commonsense, bi-partisan budget for 2023-24 funds a fifth year of Ag & Youth Grants through the PA Farm Bill. Since 2019, Ag & Youth Grants have invested just under $2 million in 194 projects statewide. Overall, more than $150 million in projects and initiatives to grow Pennsylvania's agriculture industry have been funded through the PA Farm Bill.

Speakers in Order:
Sara Gligora - Special Assistant and Central Regional Director, PA Dept. of Agriculture
Russell Redding - Secretary, PA Dept. of Agriculture
Dr. Mandy Manna - Administrator, Fox Chase Farm, School District of Philadelphia
Liaraliis Santiago - Student, Mastbaum CTE High School
Dominique Bernardo - CEO, Variety - the Children's Charity of the Delaware Valley
Cathy Hall - Special Assistant, PA Dept. of Education
Senator Art Haywood
Rep. Joanna McClinton - Speaker of the House



Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced nearly $500,000 in grants to connect Pennsylvania students with opportunities for career success. Students and educators from the School District of Philadelphias Fox Chase Farm and Variety the Childrens Charity of the Delaware Valley. Pictured here is a moment from the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24076_ag_paFarmBill_JP_01.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced nearly $500,000 in grants to connect Pennsylvania students with opportunities for career success. Students and educators from the School District of Philadelphias Fox Chase Farm and Variety the Childrens Charity of the Delaware Valley. Pictured here is a moment from the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24076_ag_paFarmBill_JP_02.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced nearly $500,000 in grants to connect Pennsylvania students with opportunities for career success. Students and educators from the School District of Philadelphias Fox Chase Farm and Variety the Childrens Charity of the Delaware Valley. Pictured here is a moment from the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24076_ag_paFarmBill_JP_03.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced nearly $500,000 in grants to connect Pennsylvania students with opportunities for career success. Students and educators from the School District of Philadelphias Fox Chase Farm and Variety the Childrens Charity of the Delaware Valley. Pictured here is a moment from the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24076_ag_paFarmBill_JP_04.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced nearly $500,000 in grants to connect Pennsylvania students with opportunities for career success. Students and educators from the School District of Philadelphias Fox Chase Farm and Variety the Childrens Charity of the Delaware Valley. Pictured here is Sara Gligora, delivering remarks during the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24076_ag_paFarmBill_JP_05.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced nearly $500,000 in grants to connect Pennsylvania students with opportunities for career success. Students and educators from the School District of Philadelphias Fox Chase Farm and Variety the Childrens Charity of the Delaware Valley. 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Students and educators from the School District of Philadelphias Fox Chase Farm and Variety the Childrens Charity of the Delaware Valley. Pictured here is Secretary Russell Redding, delivering remarks during the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24076_ag_paFarmBill_JP_10.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced nearly $500,000 in grants to connect Pennsylvania students with opportunities for career success. Students and educators from the School District of Philadelphias Fox Chase Farm and Variety the Childrens Charity of the Delaware Valley. 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Students and educators from the School District of Philadelphias Fox Chase Farm and Variety the Childrens Charity of the Delaware Valley. Pictured here is Secretary Russell Redding, delivering remarks during the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24076_ag_paFarmBill_JP_13.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced nearly $500,000 in grants to connect Pennsylvania students with opportunities for career success. Students and educators from the School District of Philadelphias Fox Chase Farm and Variety the Childrens Charity of the Delaware Valley. 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Students and educators from the School District of Philadelphias Fox Chase Farm and Variety the Childrens Charity of the Delaware Valley. Pictured here is Dr. Mandy Manna, Leader of Innovative Programs for the School District of Philadelphia, delivering remarks during the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24076_ag_paFarmBill_JP_16.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced nearly $500,000 in grants to connect Pennsylvania students with opportunities for career success. Students and educators from the School District of Philadelphias Fox Chase Farm and Variety the Childrens Charity of the Delaware Valley. Pictured here are students of Dr. Mandy Manna, Leader of Innovative Programs for the School District of Philadelphia, delivering remarks during the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24076_ag_paFarmBill_JP_17.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced nearly $500,000 in grants to connect Pennsylvania students with opportunities for career success. Students and educators from the School District of Philadelphias Fox Chase Farm and Variety the Childrens Charity of the Delaware Valley. Pictured here are students of Dr. Mandy Manna, Leader of Innovative Programs for the School District of Philadelphia, delivering remarks during the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24076_ag_paFarmBill_JP_18.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced nearly $500,000 in grants to connect Pennsylvania students with opportunities for career success. Students and educators from the School District of Philadelphias Fox Chase Farm and Variety the Childrens Charity of the Delaware Valley. Pictured here is Dominique Bernardo, CEO of Variety, Children's Charity of the Delaware Valley, delivering remarks during the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24076_ag_paFarmBill_JP_19.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced nearly $500,000 in grants to connect Pennsylvania students with opportunities for career success. Students and educators from the School District of Philadelphias Fox Chase Farm and Variety the Childrens Charity of the Delaware Valley. Pictured here is Dominique Bernardo, CEO of Variety, Children's Charity of the Delaware Valley, delivering remarks during the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24076_ag_paFarmBill_JP_20.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced nearly $500,000 in grants to connect Pennsylvania students with opportunities for career success. Students and educators from the School District of Philadelphias Fox Chase Farm and Variety the Childrens Charity of the Delaware Valley. 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Students and educators from the School District of Philadelphias Fox Chase Farm and Variety the Childrens Charity of the Delaware Valley. Pictured here is Art Haywood, delivering remarks during the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24076_ag_paFarmBill_JP_23.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced nearly $500,000 in grants to connect Pennsylvania students with opportunities for career success. Students and educators from the School District of Philadelphias Fox Chase Farm and Variety the Childrens Charity of the Delaware Valley. Pictured here is Art Haywood, delivering remarks during the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24076_ag_paFarmBill_JP_24.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced nearly $500,000 in grants to connect Pennsylvania students with opportunities for career success. Students and educators from the School District of Philadelphias Fox Chase Farm and Variety the Childrens Charity of the Delaware Valley. Pictured here is Speaker of the House, Joanna McClinton, delivering remarks during the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24076_ag_paFarmBill_JP_25.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced nearly $500,000 in grants to connect Pennsylvania students with opportunities for career success. Students and educators from the School District of Philadelphias Fox Chase Farm and Variety the Childrens Charity of the Delaware Valley. 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Students and educators from the School District of Philadelphias Fox Chase Farm and Variety the Childrens Charity of the Delaware Valley. Pictured here is Speaker of the House, Joanna McClinton, delivering remarks during the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24076_ag_paFarmBill_JP_28.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced nearly $500,000 in grants to connect Pennsylvania students with opportunities for career success. Students and educators from the School District of Philadelphias Fox Chase Farm and Variety the Childrens Charity of the Delaware Valley. Pictured here is a moment from the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24076_ag_paFarmBill_JP_29.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>