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April 15, 2026 - Wilkinsburg, PA

Shapiro-Davis Administration Invests $500,000 to Support Urban Farmers and Break Down Barriers to Accessing Fresh Food in Cities Across Pennsylvania

Lt. Governor Austin Davis and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburgh's Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar - a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree removal.

"Landforce is helping to create ladders of opportunity for people who desperately need them," said Lt. Gov. Austin Davis. "They're giving people skills and training, to set them up for success. The Shapiro-Davis Administration is proud to invest in organizations like Landforce through our Urban Agriculture grant program. As a former state representative, I made it a priority to stand up for Pennsylvania's agricultural industry, and with Governor Shapiro, we're making agriculture a priority for our administration. That's because we're all connected in this Commonwealth - success for a farmer in Lancaster County is connected to the success of a union worker in Allegheny County."

"Urban Ag grants are providing tools that help Pennsylvanians change Pennsylvania cities for the better," Secretary Redding said. "The Shapiro-Davis Administration is committed to creating and supporting lasting solutions to challenging problems. Getting fresh, healthy food into neighborhoods where it is scarce, regenerating contaminated or depleted urban soil, and finding and affording land that won't be sold after hard work and investments to improve it are just a few of the challenges with solutions funded by these grants."

Speakers Include:
Dr. Ilyssa Manspeizer - CEO, Landforce
Lt. Governor Austin Davis
Russell Redding- Secretary, PA Dept. of Agriculture
Heather Manzo - Exec. Dir. Allegheny County Conservation District (ACCD)



Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Lt. Governor Austin Davis announced 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree remova. .Urban Ag grants are providing tools that help Pennsylvanians change Pennsylvania cities for the better, Secretary Redding said. The Shapiro-Davis Administration is committed to creating and supporting lasting solutions to challenging problems. Getting fresh, healthy food into neighborhoods where it is scarce, regenerating contaminated or depleted urban soil, and finding and affording land that wont be sold after hard work and investments to improve it are just a few of the challenges with solutions funded by these grants.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_001.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Lt. Governor Austin Davis announced 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree remova. .Urban Ag grants are providing tools that help Pennsylvanians change Pennsylvania cities for the better, Secretary Redding said. The Shapiro-Davis Administration is committed to creating and supporting lasting solutions to challenging problems. Getting fresh, healthy food into neighborhoods where it is scarce, regenerating contaminated or depleted urban soil, and finding and affording land that wont be sold after hard work and investments to improve it are just a few of the challenges with solutions funded by these grants.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_002.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Lt. Governor Austin Davis announced 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree remova. .Urban Ag grants are providing tools that help Pennsylvanians change Pennsylvania cities for the better, Secretary Redding said. The Shapiro-Davis Administration is committed to creating and supporting lasting solutions to challenging problems. Getting fresh, healthy food into neighborhoods where it is scarce, regenerating contaminated or depleted urban soil, and finding and affording land that wont be sold after hard work and investments to improve it are just a few of the challenges with solutions funded by these grants.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_003.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Lt. Governor Austin Davis announced 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree remova. .Urban Ag grants are providing tools that help Pennsylvanians change Pennsylvania cities for the better, Secretary Redding said. The Shapiro-Davis Administration is committed to creating and supporting lasting solutions to challenging problems. Getting fresh, healthy food into neighborhoods where it is scarce, regenerating contaminated or depleted urban soil, and finding and affording land that wont be sold after hard work and investments to improve it are just a few of the challenges with solutions funded by these grants.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_004.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Lt. Governor Austin Davis announced 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree remova. .Urban Ag grants are providing tools that help Pennsylvanians change Pennsylvania cities for the better, Secretary Redding said. The Shapiro-Davis Administration is committed to creating and supporting lasting solutions to challenging problems. Getting fresh, healthy food into neighborhoods where it is scarce, regenerating contaminated or depleted urban soil, and finding and affording land that wont be sold after hard work and investments to improve it are just a few of the challenges with solutions funded by these grants.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_005.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Lt. Governor Austin Davis announced 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree remova. .Urban Ag grants are providing tools that help Pennsylvanians change Pennsylvania cities for the better, Secretary Redding said. The Shapiro-Davis Administration is committed to creating and supporting lasting solutions to challenging problems. Getting fresh, healthy food into neighborhoods where it is scarce, regenerating contaminated or depleted urban soil, and finding and affording land that wont be sold after hard work and investments to improve it are just a few of the challenges with solutions funded by these grants.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_006.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Dr. Ilyssa Manspeizer, CEO, Landforce, joined Lt. Governor Austin Davis and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding to announce 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree removal. . .We are deeply grateful to the Commonwealth for its continued support as we work to bring The Mill, Landforces zero-waste wood production facility, fully online, said Landforce CEO Dr. Ilyssa Manspeizer. This final piece of equipment allows us to complete the wood waste cycle, transforming fallen timber into biochar, improving soil health across communities in Southwest Pennsylvania, and capturing carbon that would otherwise be released back into the environment all while creating meaningful workforce training and employment opportunities for individuals facing barriers to work.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_007.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Dr. Ilyssa Manspeizer, CEO, Landforce, joined Lt. Governor Austin Davis and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding to announce 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree removal. . .We are deeply grateful to the Commonwealth for its continued support as we work to bring The Mill, Landforces zero-waste wood production facility, fully online, said Landforce CEO Dr. Ilyssa Manspeizer. This final piece of equipment allows us to complete the wood waste cycle, transforming fallen timber into biochar, improving soil health across communities in Southwest Pennsylvania, and capturing carbon that would otherwise be released back into the environment all while creating meaningful workforce training and employment opportunities for individuals facing barriers to work.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_008.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Dr. Ilyssa Manspeizer, CEO, Landforce, joined Lt. Governor Austin Davis and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding to announce 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree removal. . .We are deeply grateful to the Commonwealth for its continued support as we work to bring The Mill, Landforces zero-waste wood production facility, fully online, said Landforce CEO Dr. Ilyssa Manspeizer. This final piece of equipment allows us to complete the wood waste cycle, transforming fallen timber into biochar, improving soil health across communities in Southwest Pennsylvania, and capturing carbon that would otherwise be released back into the environment all while creating meaningful workforce training and employment opportunities for individuals facing barriers to work.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_009.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Dr. Ilyssa Manspeizer, CEO, Landforce, joined Lt. Governor Austin Davis and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding to announce 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree removal. . .We are deeply grateful to the Commonwealth for its continued support as we work to bring The Mill, Landforces zero-waste wood production facility, fully online, said Landforce CEO Dr. Ilyssa Manspeizer. This final piece of equipment allows us to complete the wood waste cycle, transforming fallen timber into biochar, improving soil health across communities in Southwest Pennsylvania, and capturing carbon that would otherwise be released back into the environment all while creating meaningful workforce training and employment opportunities for individuals facing barriers to work.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_010.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lt. Governor Austin Davis and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree removal... Landforce is helping to create ladders of opportunity for people who desperately need them, said Lt. Gov. Austin Davis. Theyre giving people skills and training, to set them up for success. The Shapiro-Davis Administration is proud to invest in organizations like Landforce through our Urban Agriculture grant program. As a former state representative, I made it a priority to stand up for Pennsylvanias agricultural industry, and with Governor Shapiro, were making agriculture a priority for our administration. Thats because were all connected in this Commonwealth success for a farmer in Lancaster County is connected to the success of a union worker in Allegheny County.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_011.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lt. Governor Austin Davis and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree removal... Landforce is helping to create ladders of opportunity for people who desperately need them, said Lt. Gov. Austin Davis. Theyre giving people skills and training, to set them up for success. The Shapiro-Davis Administration is proud to invest in organizations like Landforce through our Urban Agriculture grant program. As a former state representative, I made it a priority to stand up for Pennsylvanias agricultural industry, and with Governor Shapiro, were making agriculture a priority for our administration. Thats because were all connected in this Commonwealth success for a farmer in Lancaster County is connected to the success of a union worker in Allegheny County.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_012.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lt. Governor Austin Davis and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree removal... Landforce is helping to create ladders of opportunity for people who desperately need them, said Lt. Gov. Austin Davis. Theyre giving people skills and training, to set them up for success. The Shapiro-Davis Administration is proud to invest in organizations like Landforce through our Urban Agriculture grant program. As a former state representative, I made it a priority to stand up for Pennsylvanias agricultural industry, and with Governor Shapiro, were making agriculture a priority for our administration. Thats because were all connected in this Commonwealth success for a farmer in Lancaster County is connected to the success of a union worker in Allegheny County.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_013.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lt. Governor Austin Davis and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree removal... Landforce is helping to create ladders of opportunity for people who desperately need them, said Lt. Gov. Austin Davis. Theyre giving people skills and training, to set them up for success. The Shapiro-Davis Administration is proud to invest in organizations like Landforce through our Urban Agriculture grant program. As a former state representative, I made it a priority to stand up for Pennsylvanias agricultural industry, and with Governor Shapiro, were making agriculture a priority for our administration. Thats because were all connected in this Commonwealth success for a farmer in Lancaster County is connected to the success of a union worker in Allegheny County.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_014.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lt. Governor Austin Davis and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree removal... Landforce is helping to create ladders of opportunity for people who desperately need them, said Lt. Gov. Austin Davis. Theyre giving people skills and training, to set them up for success. The Shapiro-Davis Administration is proud to invest in organizations like Landforce through our Urban Agriculture grant program. As a former state representative, I made it a priority to stand up for Pennsylvanias agricultural industry, and with Governor Shapiro, were making agriculture a priority for our administration. Thats because were all connected in this Commonwealth success for a farmer in Lancaster County is connected to the success of a union worker in Allegheny County.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_015.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lt. Governor Austin Davis and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree removal... Landforce is helping to create ladders of opportunity for people who desperately need them, said Lt. Gov. Austin Davis. Theyre giving people skills and training, to set them up for success. The Shapiro-Davis Administration is proud to invest in organizations like Landforce through our Urban Agriculture grant program. As a former state representative, I made it a priority to stand up for Pennsylvanias agricultural industry, and with Governor Shapiro, were making agriculture a priority for our administration. Thats because were all connected in this Commonwealth success for a farmer in Lancaster County is connected to the success of a union worker in Allegheny County.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_016.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lt. Governor Austin Davis and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree removal... Landforce is helping to create ladders of opportunity for people who desperately need them, said Lt. Gov. Austin Davis. Theyre giving people skills and training, to set them up for success. The Shapiro-Davis Administration is proud to invest in organizations like Landforce through our Urban Agriculture grant program. As a former state representative, I made it a priority to stand up for Pennsylvanias agricultural industry, and with Governor Shapiro, were making agriculture a priority for our administration. Thats because were all connected in this Commonwealth success for a farmer in Lancaster County is connected to the success of a union worker in Allegheny County.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_017.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lt. Governor Austin Davis and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree removal... Landforce is helping to create ladders of opportunity for people who desperately need them, said Lt. Gov. Austin Davis. Theyre giving people skills and training, to set them up for success. The Shapiro-Davis Administration is proud to invest in organizations like Landforce through our Urban Agriculture grant program. As a former state representative, I made it a priority to stand up for Pennsylvanias agricultural industry, and with Governor Shapiro, were making agriculture a priority for our administration. Thats because were all connected in this Commonwealth success for a farmer in Lancaster County is connected to the success of a union worker in Allegheny County.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_018.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Heather Manzo, Exec. Dir. Allegheny County Conservation District (ACCD), joined Lt. Governor Austin Davis and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding to announce 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree removal.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_019.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Heather Manzo, Exec. Dir. Allegheny County Conservation District (ACCD), joined Lt. Governor Austin Davis and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding to announce 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree removal.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_020.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Heather Manzo, Exec. Dir. Allegheny County Conservation District (ACCD), joined Lt. Governor Austin Davis and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding to announce 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree removal.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_021.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Heather Manzo, Exec. Dir. Allegheny County Conservation District (ACCD), joined Lt. Governor Austin Davis and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding to announce 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree removal.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_022.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lt. Governor Austin Davis and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree removal... Landforce is helping to create ladders of opportunity for people who desperately need them, said Lt. Gov. Austin Davis. Theyre giving people skills and training, to set them up for success. The Shapiro-Davis Administration is proud to invest in organizations like Landforce through our Urban Agriculture grant program. As a former state representative, I made it a priority to stand up for Pennsylvanias agricultural industry, and with Governor Shapiro, were making agriculture a priority for our administration. Thats because were all connected in this Commonwealth success for a farmer in Lancaster County is connected to the success of a union worker in Allegheny County.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_023.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Lt. Governor Austin Davis announced 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree remova Urban Ag grants are providing tools that help Pennsylvanians change Pennsylvania cities for the better, Secretary Redding said. The Shapiro-Davis Administration is committed to creating and supporting lasting solutions to challenging problems. Getting fresh, healthy food into neighborhoods where it is scarce, regenerating contaminated or depleted urban soil, and finding and affording land that wont be sold after hard work and investments to improve it are just a few of the challenges with solutions funded by these grants.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_024.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lt. Governor Austin Davis and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree removal... Landforce is helping to create ladders of opportunity for people who desperately need them, said Lt. Gov. Austin Davis. Theyre giving people skills and training, to set them up for success. The Shapiro-Davis Administration is proud to invest in organizations like Landforce through our Urban Agriculture grant program. As a former state representative, I made it a priority to stand up for Pennsylvanias agricultural industry, and with Governor Shapiro, were making agriculture a priority for our administration. Thats because were all connected in this Commonwealth success for a farmer in Lancaster County is connected to the success of a union worker in Allegheny County.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_025.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lt. Governor Austin Davis and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree removal... Landforce is helping to create ladders of opportunity for people who desperately need them, said Lt. Gov. Austin Davis. Theyre giving people skills and training, to set them up for success. The Shapiro-Davis Administration is proud to invest in organizations like Landforce through our Urban Agriculture grant program. As a former state representative, I made it a priority to stand up for Pennsylvanias agricultural industry, and with Governor Shapiro, were making agriculture a priority for our administration. Thats because were all connected in this Commonwealth success for a farmer in Lancaster County is connected to the success of a union worker in Allegheny County.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_026.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lt. Governor Austin Davis and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree removal... Landforce is helping to create ladders of opportunity for people who desperately need them, said Lt. Gov. Austin Davis. Theyre giving people skills and training, to set them up for success. The Shapiro-Davis Administration is proud to invest in organizations like Landforce through our Urban Agriculture grant program. As a former state representative, I made it a priority to stand up for Pennsylvanias agricultural industry, and with Governor Shapiro, were making agriculture a priority for our administration. Thats because were all connected in this Commonwealth success for a farmer in Lancaster County is connected to the success of a union worker in Allegheny County.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_027.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lt. Governor Austin Davis and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree removal... Landforce is helping to create ladders of opportunity for people who desperately need them, said Lt. Gov. Austin Davis. Theyre giving people skills and training, to set them up for success. The Shapiro-Davis Administration is proud to invest in organizations like Landforce through our Urban Agriculture grant program. As a former state representative, I made it a priority to stand up for Pennsylvanias agricultural industry, and with Governor Shapiro, were making agriculture a priority for our administration. Thats because were all connected in this Commonwealth success for a farmer in Lancaster County is connected to the success of a union worker in Allegheny County.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_028.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Lt. Governor Austin Davis announced 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree remova. .Urban Ag grants are providing tools that help Pennsylvanians change Pennsylvania cities for the better, Secretary Redding said. The Shapiro-Davis Administration is committed to creating and supporting lasting solutions to challenging problems. Getting fresh, healthy food into neighborhoods where it is scarce, regenerating contaminated or depleted urban soil, and finding and affording land that wont be sold after hard work and investments to improve it are just a few of the challenges with solutions funded by these grants.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_029.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Lt. Governor Austin Davis announced 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree remova. .Urban Ag grants are providing tools that help Pennsylvanians change Pennsylvania cities for the better, Secretary Redding said. The Shapiro-Davis Administration is committed to creating and supporting lasting solutions to challenging problems. Getting fresh, healthy food into neighborhoods where it is scarce, regenerating contaminated or depleted urban soil, and finding and affording land that wont be sold after hard work and investments to improve it are just a few of the challenges with solutions funded by these grants.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_030.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lt. Governor Austin Davis and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree removal... Landforce is helping to create ladders of opportunity for people who desperately need them, said Lt. Gov. Austin Davis. Theyre giving people skills and training, to set them up for success. The Shapiro-Davis Administration is proud to invest in organizations like Landforce through our Urban Agriculture grant program. As a former state representative, I made it a priority to stand up for Pennsylvanias agricultural industry, and with Governor Shapiro, were making agriculture a priority for our administration. Thats because were all connected in this Commonwealth success for a farmer in Lancaster County is connected to the success of a union worker in Allegheny County.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_031.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lt. Governor Austin Davis and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree removal... Landforce is helping to create ladders of opportunity for people who desperately need them, said Lt. Gov. Austin Davis. Theyre giving people skills and training, to set them up for success. The Shapiro-Davis Administration is proud to invest in organizations like Landforce through our Urban Agriculture grant program. As a former state representative, I made it a priority to stand up for Pennsylvanias agricultural industry, and with Governor Shapiro, were making agriculture a priority for our administration. Thats because were all connected in this Commonwealth success for a farmer in Lancaster County is connected to the success of a union worker in Allegheny County.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_032.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lt. Governor Austin Davis and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree removal... Landforce is helping to create ladders of opportunity for people who desperately need them, said Lt. Gov. Austin Davis. Theyre giving people skills and training, to set them up for success. The Shapiro-Davis Administration is proud to invest in organizations like Landforce through our Urban Agriculture grant program. As a former state representative, I made it a priority to stand up for Pennsylvanias agricultural industry, and with Governor Shapiro, were making agriculture a priority for our administration. Thats because were all connected in this Commonwealth success for a farmer in Lancaster County is connected to the success of a union worker in Allegheny County.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_033.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lt. Governor Austin Davis and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree removal... Landforce is helping to create ladders of opportunity for people who desperately need them, said Lt. Gov. Austin Davis. Theyre giving people skills and training, to set them up for success. The Shapiro-Davis Administration is proud to invest in organizations like Landforce through our Urban Agriculture grant program. As a former state representative, I made it a priority to stand up for Pennsylvanias agricultural industry, and with Governor Shapiro, were making agriculture a priority for our administration. Thats because were all connected in this Commonwealth success for a farmer in Lancaster County is connected to the success of a union worker in Allegheny County.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_034.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Lt. Governor Austin Davis announced 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree remova. .Urban Ag grants are providing tools that help Pennsylvanians change Pennsylvania cities for the better, Secretary Redding said. The Shapiro-Davis Administration is committed to creating and supporting lasting solutions to challenging problems. Getting fresh, healthy food into neighborhoods where it is scarce, regenerating contaminated or depleted urban soil, and finding and affording land that wont be sold after hard work and investments to improve it are just a few of the challenges with solutions funded by these grants.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_035.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Lt. Governor Austin Davis announced 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree remova. .Urban Ag grants are providing tools that help Pennsylvanians change Pennsylvania cities for the better, Secretary Redding said. The Shapiro-Davis Administration is committed to creating and supporting lasting solutions to challenging problems. Getting fresh, healthy food into neighborhoods where it is scarce, regenerating contaminated or depleted urban soil, and finding and affording land that wont be sold after hard work and investments to improve it are just a few of the challenges with solutions funded by these grants.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_036.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Lt. Governor Austin Davis announced 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree remova. .Urban Ag grants are providing tools that help Pennsylvanians change Pennsylvania cities for the better, Secretary Redding said. The Shapiro-Davis Administration is committed to creating and supporting lasting solutions to challenging problems. Getting fresh, healthy food into neighborhoods where it is scarce, regenerating contaminated or depleted urban soil, and finding and affording land that wont be sold after hard work and investments to improve it are just a few of the challenges with solutions funded by these grants.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_037.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Lt. Governor Austin Davis announced 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree remova. .Urban Ag grants are providing tools that help Pennsylvanians change Pennsylvania cities for the better, Secretary Redding said. The Shapiro-Davis Administration is committed to creating and supporting lasting solutions to challenging problems. Getting fresh, healthy food into neighborhoods where it is scarce, regenerating contaminated or depleted urban soil, and finding and affording land that wont be sold after hard work and investments to improve it are just a few of the challenges with solutions funded by these grants.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_038.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Lt. Governor Austin Davis announced 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree remova. .Urban Ag grants are providing tools that help Pennsylvanians change Pennsylvania cities for the better, Secretary Redding said. The Shapiro-Davis Administration is committed to creating and supporting lasting solutions to challenging problems. Getting fresh, healthy food into neighborhoods where it is scarce, regenerating contaminated or depleted urban soil, and finding and affording land that wont be sold after hard work and investments to improve it are just a few of the challenges with solutions funded by these grants.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_039.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Lt. Governor Austin Davis announced 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree remova. .Urban Ag grants are providing tools that help Pennsylvanians change Pennsylvania cities for the better, Secretary Redding said. The Shapiro-Davis Administration is committed to creating and supporting lasting solutions to challenging problems. Getting fresh, healthy food into neighborhoods where it is scarce, regenerating contaminated or depleted urban soil, and finding and affording land that wont be sold after hard work and investments to improve it are just a few of the challenges with solutions funded by these grants.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_040.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Lt. Governor Austin Davis announced 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree remova. .Urban Ag grants are providing tools that help Pennsylvanians change Pennsylvania cities for the better, Secretary Redding said. The Shapiro-Davis Administration is committed to creating and supporting lasting solutions to challenging problems. Getting fresh, healthy food into neighborhoods where it is scarce, regenerating contaminated or depleted urban soil, and finding and affording land that wont be sold after hard work and investments to improve it are just a few of the challenges with solutions funded by these grants.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_041.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Lt. Governor Austin Davis announced 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree remova. .Urban Ag grants are providing tools that help Pennsylvanians change Pennsylvania cities for the better, Secretary Redding said. The Shapiro-Davis Administration is committed to creating and supporting lasting solutions to challenging problems. Getting fresh, healthy food into neighborhoods where it is scarce, regenerating contaminated or depleted urban soil, and finding and affording land that wont be sold after hard work and investments to improve it are just a few of the challenges with solutions funded by these grants.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_042.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Lt. Governor Austin Davis announced 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree remova. .Urban Ag grants are providing tools that help Pennsylvanians change Pennsylvania cities for the better, Secretary Redding said. The Shapiro-Davis Administration is committed to creating and supporting lasting solutions to challenging problems. Getting fresh, healthy food into neighborhoods where it is scarce, regenerating contaminated or depleted urban soil, and finding and affording land that wont be sold after hard work and investments to improve it are just a few of the challenges with solutions funded by these grants.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_043.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Lt. Governor Austin Davis announced 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree remova. .Urban Ag grants are providing tools that help Pennsylvanians change Pennsylvania cities for the better, Secretary Redding said. The Shapiro-Davis Administration is committed to creating and supporting lasting solutions to challenging problems. Getting fresh, healthy food into neighborhoods where it is scarce, regenerating contaminated or depleted urban soil, and finding and affording land that wont be sold after hard work and investments to improve it are just a few of the challenges with solutions funded by these grants.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_044.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Lt. Governor Austin Davis announced 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree remova. .Urban Ag grants are providing tools that help Pennsylvanians change Pennsylvania cities for the better, Secretary Redding said. The Shapiro-Davis Administration is committed to creating and supporting lasting solutions to challenging problems. Getting fresh, healthy food into neighborhoods where it is scarce, regenerating contaminated or depleted urban soil, and finding and affording land that wont be sold after hard work and investments to improve it are just a few of the challenges with solutions funded by these grants.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_045.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Lt. Governor Austin Davis announced 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree remova. .Urban Ag grants are providing tools that help Pennsylvanians change Pennsylvania cities for the better, Secretary Redding said. The Shapiro-Davis Administration is committed to creating and supporting lasting solutions to challenging problems. Getting fresh, healthy food into neighborhoods where it is scarce, regenerating contaminated or depleted urban soil, and finding and affording land that wont be sold after hard work and investments to improve it are just a few of the challenges with solutions funded by these grants.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_046.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Lt. Governor Austin Davis announced 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree remova. .Urban Ag grants are providing tools that help Pennsylvanians change Pennsylvania cities for the better, Secretary Redding said. The Shapiro-Davis Administration is committed to creating and supporting lasting solutions to challenging problems. Getting fresh, healthy food into neighborhoods where it is scarce, regenerating contaminated or depleted urban soil, and finding and affording land that wont be sold after hard work and investments to improve it are just a few of the challenges with solutions funded by these grants.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_047.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Lt. Governor Austin Davis announced 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree remova. .Urban Ag grants are providing tools that help Pennsylvanians change Pennsylvania cities for the better, Secretary Redding said. The Shapiro-Davis Administration is committed to creating and supporting lasting solutions to challenging problems. Getting fresh, healthy food into neighborhoods where it is scarce, regenerating contaminated or depleted urban soil, and finding and affording land that wont be sold after hard work and investments to improve it are just a few of the challenges with solutions funded by these grants.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_048.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Lt. Governor Austin Davis announced 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree remova. .Urban Ag grants are providing tools that help Pennsylvanians change Pennsylvania cities for the better, Secretary Redding said. The Shapiro-Davis Administration is committed to creating and supporting lasting solutions to challenging problems. Getting fresh, healthy food into neighborhoods where it is scarce, regenerating contaminated or depleted urban soil, and finding and affording land that wont be sold after hard work and investments to improve it are just a few of the challenges with solutions funded by these grants.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_049.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Lt. Governor Austin Davis announced 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree remova. .Urban Ag grants are providing tools that help Pennsylvanians change Pennsylvania cities for the better, Secretary Redding said. The Shapiro-Davis Administration is committed to creating and supporting lasting solutions to challenging problems. Getting fresh, healthy food into neighborhoods where it is scarce, regenerating contaminated or depleted urban soil, and finding and affording land that wont be sold after hard work and investments to improve it are just a few of the challenges with solutions funded by these grants.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_050.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Lt. Governor Austin Davis announced 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree remova. .Urban Ag grants are providing tools that help Pennsylvanians change Pennsylvania cities for the better, Secretary Redding said. The Shapiro-Davis Administration is committed to creating and supporting lasting solutions to challenging problems. Getting fresh, healthy food into neighborhoods where it is scarce, regenerating contaminated or depleted urban soil, and finding and affording land that wont be sold after hard work and investments to improve it are just a few of the challenges with solutions funded by these grants.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_051.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Lt. Governor Austin Davis announced 21 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants totaling $499,480 for projects addressing long-standing challenges urban farmers face in growing local, farm-fresh produce in cities across Pennsylvania. Lt. Governor Davis and Secretary Redding made the announcement at The Mill in Wilkinsburg, where Landforce, Pittsburghs Conservation Corps, will put a $40,500 grant toward equipment to increase efficiency in production of biochar a soil enhancer made of wood waste from urban tree remova. .Urban Ag grants are providing tools that help Pennsylvanians change Pennsylvania cities for the better, Secretary Redding said. The Shapiro-Davis Administration is committed to creating and supporting lasting solutions to challenging problems. Getting fresh, healthy food into neighborhoods where it is scarce, regenerating contaminated or depleted urban soil, and finding and affording land that wont be sold after hard work and investments to improve it are just a few of the challenges with solutions funded by these grants.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/29191_Ag_UrbanGrants_EmilyDamiano_052.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>