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Agriculture Key Industries Agriculture Cultivating the Future of Agriculture Pennsylvania agriculture feeds the nation and fuels our state’s economy. Bringing in over $132 billion annually and supporting more than 593,000 jobs, our agriculture industry is one of the most robust in the country. And it’s no wonder why: PA provides optimal conditions for farms and agribusinesses to thrive with a temperate climate, fertile soils, and convenient access to a large portion of the population. We lead the nation in a diverse range of agricultural commodities — from dairy, livestock, and poultry to specialty crops like mushrooms, apples, peaches, and beer. You’ll also find us among the top three states for overall organic sales. By investing in innovation and embracing AgTech in the field, the Commonwealth is committed to farming sustainably and revolutionizing the way we grow food. We take snacks and sweets seriously too, and not just in York County, the “Snack Food Capital of the World.” Pennsylvania ranks in the top five for snack food manufacturing and is home to well-known brands such as Hershey, Utz, Herr’s, and Snyder’s of Hanover. With strong agricultural resources across the state and close proximity to major U.S. markets , it’s easy for businesses here to deliver their products from farm to table. Plant your roots in Pennsylvania and cultivate the future. We're very excited about the agriculture innovation fund — it will drive the growth of small businesses that will take our research and turn it into tools that farmers can use, and it will also create a community of farmers that know how technology can be used on their farms." — Dr. Christina Grozinger, Publius Vergilius Maro Professor of Entomology and Director of The Center for Pollinator Research at Pennsylvania State University Jared Grissinger Managing Director, Project & Account Management 717.214.5313 | jgrissinge@pa.gov CONNECT In the News: PA Agriculture Governor Shapiro invests $3 million in Erie County organic potato company Governor Josh Shapiro visited start-up company Folkland Foods, located in Waterford, Erie County, to announce a $3 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) investment in the company. This funding will enable the company to expand its operations, transition more acreage to organic farming, begin producing a range of potato products, and create up to 50 new local jobs in the region over the first three years. Pennsylvania is getting stuff done for agriculture businesses, big and small. READ THE ANNOUNCEMENT Shapiro Administration announces recipients of the nation’s first Agricultural Innovation Grant Here in Pennsylvania, we're shaping the future of agriculture through smart investments that reward innovation. Governor Shapiro’s bipartisan Agricultural Innovation Grant Program recently invested in 88 cutting-edge solutions and technologies, which will support agriculture programs in 45 counties across the Commonwealth READ ABOUT T
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