January 09, 2025 - Harrisburg, PA
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced the recipients of $300,000 in Veterans in Agriculture Grants that will help military veterans succeed in farming. Brig. Gen. Mark A. Goodwill, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs director of joint staff joined Redding to make the announcement during Military Appreciation Day at the 109th Pennsylvania Farm Show. Funding for Veterans in Agriculture Grants has seen a 50% increase during the Shapiro Administration. Grants of $200,000 were awarded to PA Veteran Farming Network, a statewide organization, and $100,000 to Community Partnership, Inc., serving Butler County, to provide funding to military veterans to establish or expand farming operations and make them more profitable and sustainable. "Two percent of Americans feed us, and two percent of Americans protect us," said Secretary Redding. "The Shapiro Administration is deeply grateful to those who have bravely served our country. We are proud to support these heroes who are 'Powering Pennsylvania' with their continued service through agriculture by connecting them with resources for their farms to grow and thrive." Speakers Include:STEPHANIE SHIRKSECRETARY RUSSELL REDDINGMITCHELL FREEMANMICHAEL REIFSNYDERJEFF HYDEBRIG. GENERAL MARK GOODWILL
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