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February 03, 2025 - Mt. Joy, PA

Shapiro Administration Announces Recipients of the Nation's First Agricultural Innovation Grant to Continue Pennsylvania's Legacy as a National Leader in Agriculture

Governor Josh Shapiro announced recipients of $10 million in grants through the nation's first Agricultural Innovation Grant Program. This funding will help Pennsylvania agricultural businesses adopt innovative technologies and practices to enhance conservation and implement clean energy solutions - boosting profits, protecting soil and water resources, and generating more clean, renewable energy.

"Our farmers form the backbone of our economy here in Pennsylvania - they put food on our tables and in our stores and restaurants every day. If we want to compete and succeed as a Commonwealth, then we have to invest in them," said Governor Shapiro. "We are announcing investments in game-changing projects that are fueling the future of farming in Pennsylvania - and giving farmers and ag producers the tools they need to get ahead. The future of our economic success and opportunity runs through our farmlands, and we are going to continue to invest in agricultural innovation in my Administration."

"As our farmers face increasing demands to feed a growing population while continuing their legacy of environmental stewardship, this fund will help power our farm and food businesses to meet those challenges," said Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding. "These investments ensure that Pennsylvania's agricultural industry can continue to thrive and innovate for years to come."

Speaker list:
Mike Roth, Director of Innovation, PA Department of Agriculture
Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding
Josh Brubaker, Owner & Manager, Brubaker Farms
Chris Hoffman, President, PA Farm Bureau
State Representative Paul Takac



Mt. Joy, PA.  Russell Redding, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture speaks during Mondays event.  The PA Dept. of Agriculture announces the recipients of Governor Josh Shapiros $10 million Agricultural Innovation Grant Program. Grants will fund cutting-edge solutions and technologies that will shape the future of Pennsylvania agriculture and keep Pennsylvania a national leader.  February 3, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27222_AGRI_InnovateGrant_AG_01.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mt. Joy, PA.  Russell Redding, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture speaks during Mondays event.  The PA Dept. of Agriculture announces the recipients of Governor Josh Shapiros $10 million Agricultural Innovation Grant Program. Grants will fund cutting-edge solutions and technologies that will shape the future of Pennsylvania agriculture and keep Pennsylvania a national leader.  February 3, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27222_AGRI_InnovateGrant_AG_02.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mt. Joy, PA.  Russell Redding, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture speaks during Mondays event.  The PA Dept. of Agriculture announces the recipients of Governor Josh Shapiros $10 million Agricultural Innovation Grant Program. Grants will fund cutting-edge solutions and technologies that will shape the future of Pennsylvania agriculture and keep Pennsylvania a national leader.  February 3, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27222_AGRI_InnovateGrant_AG_03.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mt. Joy, PA.  Russell Redding, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture speaks during Mondays event.  The PA Dept. of Agriculture announces the recipients of Governor Josh Shapiros $10 million Agricultural Innovation Grant Program. Grants will fund cutting-edge solutions and technologies that will shape the future of Pennsylvania agriculture and keep Pennsylvania a national leader.  February 3, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27222_AGRI_InnovateGrant_AG_04.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mt. Joy, PA.  Russell Redding, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture speaks during Mondays event.  The PA Dept. of Agriculture announces the recipients of Governor Josh Shapiros $10 million Agricultural Innovation Grant Program. Grants will fund cutting-edge solutions and technologies that will shape the future of Pennsylvania agriculture and keep Pennsylvania a national leader.  February 3, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27222_AGRI_InnovateGrant_AG_05.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mt. Joy, PA.  Russell Redding, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture speaks during Mondays event.  The PA Dept. of Agriculture announces the recipients of Governor Josh Shapiros $10 million Agricultural Innovation Grant Program. Grants will fund cutting-edge solutions and technologies that will shape the future of Pennsylvania agriculture and keep Pennsylvania a national leader.  February 3, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27222_AGRI_InnovateGrant_AG_06.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mt. Joy, PA.  Russell Redding, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture speaks during Mondays event.  The PA Dept. of Agriculture announces the recipients of Governor Josh Shapiros $10 million Agricultural Innovation Grant Program. Grants will fund cutting-edge solutions and technologies that will shape the future of Pennsylvania agriculture and keep Pennsylvania a national leader.  February 3, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27222_AGRI_InnovateGrant_AG_07.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mt. Joy, PA.  Luke Brubaker and Chris Hoffman listen to remarks from Secretary Redding.  The PA Dept. of Agriculture announces the recipients of Governor Josh Shapiros $10 million Agricultural Innovation Grant Program. Grants will fund cutting-edge solutions and technologies that will shape the future of Pennsylvania agriculture and keep Pennsylvania a national leader.  February 3, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27222_AGRI_InnovateGrant_AG_08.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mt. Joy, PA.  Mike Roth, Director of Innovation for the PA Department of Agriculture speaks during Mondays event.  The PA Dept. of Agriculture announces the recipients of Governor Josh Shapiros $10 million Agricultural Innovation Grant Program. Grants will fund cutting-edge solutions and technologies that will shape the future of Pennsylvania agriculture and keep Pennsylvania a national leader.  February 3, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27222_AGRI_InnovateGrant_AG_09.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mt. Joy, PA.  Mike Roth, Director of Innovation for the PA Department of Agriculture speaks during Mondays event.  The PA Dept. of Agriculture announces the recipients of Governor Josh Shapiros $10 million Agricultural Innovation Grant Program. Grants will fund cutting-edge solutions and technologies that will shape the future of Pennsylvania agriculture and keep Pennsylvania a national leader.  February 3, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27222_AGRI_InnovateGrant_AG_10.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mt. Joy, PA.  Luke Brubaker, 4th Generation and Partner in Brubaker Farms speaks during Mondays event.  The PA Dept. of Agriculture announces the recipients of Governor Josh Shapiros $10 million Agricultural Innovation Grant Program. Grants will fund cutting-edge solutions and technologies that will shape the future of Pennsylvania agriculture and keep Pennsylvania a national leader.  February 3, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27222_AGRI_InnovateGrant_AG_11.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mt. Joy, PA.  Chris Hoffman, President of the PA Farm Bureau speaks during Mondays event.  The PA Dept. of Agriculture announces the recipients of Governor Josh Shapiros $10 million Agricultural Innovation Grant Program. Grants will fund cutting-edge solutions and technologies that will shape the future of Pennsylvania agriculture and keep Pennsylvania a national leader.  February 3, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27222_AGRI_InnovateGrant_AG_12.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mt. Joy, PA.  Chris Hoffman, President of the PA Farm Bureau speaks during Mondays event.  The PA Dept. of Agriculture announces the recipients of Governor Josh Shapiros $10 million Agricultural Innovation Grant Program. Grants will fund cutting-edge solutions and technologies that will shape the future of Pennsylvania agriculture and keep Pennsylvania a national leader.  February 3, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27222_AGRI_InnovateGrant_AG_13.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mt. Joy, PA Rep. Paul Takac speaks during Mondays event.  The PA Dept. of Agriculture announces the recipients of Governor Josh Shapiros $10 million Agricultural Innovation Grant Program. Grants will fund cutting-edge solutions and technologies that will shape the future of Pennsylvania agriculture and keep Pennsylvania a national leader.  February 3, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27222_AGRI_InnovateGrant_AG_14.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mt. Joy, PA Rep. Paul Takac speaks during Mondays event.  The PA Dept. of Agriculture announces the recipients of Governor Josh Shapiros $10 million Agricultural Innovation Grant Program. Grants will fund cutting-edge solutions and technologies that will shape the future of Pennsylvania agriculture and keep Pennsylvania a national leader.  February 3, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27222_AGRI_InnovateGrant_AG_15.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mt. Joy, PA.  Brubaker Farms cat, Daniel looks on as Secretary Redding speaks during Mondays event.  The PA Dept. of Agriculture announces the recipients of Governor Josh Shapiros $10 million Agricultural Innovation Grant Program. Grants will fund cutting-edge solutions and technologies that will shape the future of Pennsylvania agriculture and keep Pennsylvania a national leader.  February 3, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27222_AGRI_InnovateGrant_AG_16.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mt. Joy, PA.  Brubaker Farms cat, Daniel enjoying the sun that came out after Mondays event.  The PA Dept. of Agriculture announces the recipients of Governor Josh Shapiros $10 million Agricultural Innovation Grant Program. Grants will fund cutting-edge solutions and technologies that will shape the future of Pennsylvania agriculture and keep Pennsylvania a national leader.  February 3, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27222_AGRI_InnovateGrant_AG_17.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mt. Joy, PA.  The PA Dept. of Agriculture announces the recipients of Governor Josh Shapiros $10 million Agricultural Innovation Grant Program. Grants will fund cutting-edge solutions and technologies that will shape the future of Pennsylvania agriculture and keep Pennsylvania a national leader.  February 3, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27222_AGRI_InnovateGrant_AG_18.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mt. Joy, PA.  The PA Dept. of Agriculture announces the recipients of Governor Josh Shapiros $10 million Agricultural Innovation Grant Program. Grants will fund cutting-edge solutions and technologies that will shape the future of Pennsylvania agriculture and keep Pennsylvania a national leader.  February 3, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27222_AGRI_InnovateGrant_AG_19.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mt. Joy, PA.  The PA Dept. of Agriculture announces the recipients of Governor Josh Shapiros $10 million Agricultural Innovation Grant Program. Grants will fund cutting-edge solutions and technologies that will shape the future of Pennsylvania agriculture and keep Pennsylvania a national leader.  February 3, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27222_AGRI_InnovateGrant_AG_20.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mt. Joy, PA.  The PA Dept. of Agriculture announces the recipients of Governor Josh Shapiros $10 million Agricultural Innovation Grant Program. Grants will fund cutting-edge solutions and technologies that will shape the future of Pennsylvania agriculture and keep Pennsylvania a national leader.  February 3, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27222_AGRI_InnovateGrant_AG_21.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mt. Joy, PA.  The PA Dept. of Agriculture announces the recipients of Governor Josh Shapiros $10 million Agricultural Innovation Grant Program. Grants will fund cutting-edge solutions and technologies that will shape the future of Pennsylvania agriculture and keep Pennsylvania a national leader.  February 3, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27222_AGRI_InnovateGrant_AG_22.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mt. Joy, PA.  The PA Dept. of Agriculture announces the recipients of Governor Josh Shapiros $10 million Agricultural Innovation Grant Program. Grants will fund cutting-edge solutions and technologies that will shape the future of Pennsylvania agriculture and keep Pennsylvania a national leader.  February 3, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27222_AGRI_InnovateGrant_AG_23.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mt. Joy, PA.  The PA Dept. of Agriculture announces the recipients of Governor Josh Shapiros $10 million Agricultural Innovation Grant Program. Grants will fund cutting-edge solutions and technologies that will shape the future of Pennsylvania agriculture and keep Pennsylvania a national leader.  February 3, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27222_AGRI_InnovateGrant_AG_24.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mt. Joy, PA. Solar panels utitlized at Brubaker Farms.  The PA Dept. of Agriculture announces the recipients of Governor Josh Shapiros $10 million Agricultural Innovation Grant Program. Grants will fund cutting-edge solutions and technologies that will shape the future of Pennsylvania agriculture and keep Pennsylvania a national leader.  February 3, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27222_AGRI_InnovateGrant_AG_25.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mt. Joy, PA. Solar panels utitlized at Brubaker Farms.  The PA Dept. of Agriculture announces the recipients of Governor Josh Shapiros $10 million Agricultural Innovation Grant Program. Grants will fund cutting-edge solutions and technologies that will shape the future of Pennsylvania agriculture and keep Pennsylvania a national leader.  February 3, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27222_AGRI_InnovateGrant_AG_26.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mt. Joy, PA.  The PA Dept. of Agriculture announces the recipients of Governor Josh Shapiros $10 million Agricultural Innovation Grant Program. Grants will fund cutting-edge solutions and technologies that will shape the future of Pennsylvania agriculture and keep Pennsylvania a national leader.  February 3, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27222_AGRI_InnovateGrant_AG_27.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mt. Joy, PA.  The PA Dept. of Agriculture announces the recipients of Governor Josh Shapiros $10 million Agricultural Innovation Grant Program. Grants will fund cutting-edge solutions and technologies that will shape the future of Pennsylvania agriculture and keep Pennsylvania a national leader.  February 3, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27222_AGRI_InnovateGrant_AG_28.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mt. Joy, PA.  The PA Dept. of Agriculture announces the recipients of Governor Josh Shapiros $10 million Agricultural Innovation Grant Program. Grants will fund cutting-edge solutions and technologies that will shape the future of Pennsylvania agriculture and keep Pennsylvania a national leader.  February 3, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27222_AGRI_InnovateGrant_AG_29.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mt. Joy, PA.  The PA Dept. of Agriculture announces the recipients of Governor Josh Shapiros $10 million Agricultural Innovation Grant Program. Grants will fund cutting-edge solutions and technologies that will shape the future of Pennsylvania agriculture and keep Pennsylvania a national leader.  February 3, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27222_AGRI_InnovateGrant_AG_30.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>