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    Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture

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    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

     

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