Overview
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture exists to ensure a vibrant economy, a successful future for Pennsylvania agriculture, and to safeguard the public through:
- Targeted investments to grow opportunities and remove barriers;
- Protecting human, animal, environmental, and plant health through regulatory oversight;
- Promotion of and education about Pennsylvania’s agriculture products and sectors;
- Conserving farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of Pennsylvania
Need Assistance?
If you need immediate food assistance, please visit the following resources:
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July 02, 2026 PA Invests $500K to Purchase, Process Erie Grapes, Provide Juice to Foodbanks
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June 18, 2026 Ag Sec'y Tours PSU Fruit Research Ctr to See Ag Innovation Grants in Action
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June 13, 2026 Shapiro Administration Moves to Protect Pennsylvania from New World Screwworm
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June 11, 2026 $8.8 Million Invested in 22 Farms, 1,775 Acres of Prime Farmland in 16 Counties
