July 14, 2025 - Pittsburgh, PA
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, Education Secretary Dr. Carrie Rowe, and Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger kicked off the Shapiro Administration's 2025 Urban Agriculture Tour at Bidwell Training Center in Pittsburgh, where a high-tech greenhouse expansion funded through a historic Agricultural Innovation Grant is underway, and urban students are training for in-demand culinary and horticulture careers. "Feeding opportunities for growth and economic prosperity in urban neighborhoods feeds all of our futures," Secretary Redding said. "The Shapiro Administration is committed to strengthening local economies through investments that improve quality of life and health by making sure families have fresh, healthy food within reach, and the inspiration, resources, and knowledge to grow fresh food in the future. "Supporting partnerships with innovative problem-solvers like the leadership at Bidwell Training Center, and others like Grow Pittsburgh, and the Pittsburgh Food Policy Council who joined us today multiplies our capacity to tackle major challenges like raising a skilled workforce and accessing land and capital." Speakers Include:Representative Emily KinkeadMayor Ed GaineyAgriculture Sec. Russell ReddingRyan Gott - Bidwell Training Center Sr. Director of Horticulture and Agriculture TechnologyActing Education Secretary Dr. Carrie Rowe
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