July 17, 2025 - Philadelphia, PA
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy A. Walker continued the Shapiro Administration's 2025 Urban Agriculture Tour in Philadelphia. The tour stopped at Sankofa Farm at Bartram's Garden, where investments under Governor Josh Shapiro's leadership are feeding the future of Philadelphia neighborhoods through career training for young adults. "Young people across Pennsylvania are receiving priceless life skills, confidence, and in some cases, starting their careers debt-free, with stellar credentials and top-notch experience through the seeds planted when we invest together in urban agriculture," Secretary Redding said. "Those seeds - planted by Shapiro Administration investments and cultivated by strong community partnerships with visionary leaders like those at Sankofa Farm - will yield a harvest of transformed communities for years to come."Sec. Redding and other Shapiro Administration leaders are crossing the state, meeting dynamic Pennsylvanians who are working to increase fresh food access in areas where it is scarce; break down racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic barriers; and overcome historical inequities to grow opportunities for their communities to thrive. Speakers Include:Maitreyi Roy, Executive Director of Bartram's GardenSec. WalkerChris Bolden-Newsome, Co-Director, Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram's GardenTy Holmberg, Co-Director, Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s GardenSec. ReddingSen. Sharif StreetRep. Regina Young
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