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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November 06, 2026 PA Rises from Third to Second in U.S. in Sales of Organic Agricultural Products
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November 06, 2026 Shapiro Admin Issues $10 Million in Disaster Relief Grants to Fruit Growers
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November 05, 2026 2027 PA Farm Show Asks Pennsylvanians, ‘Oh, Say, Can You Sing?’
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October 29, 2026 Shapiro Administration Invests $971,000 to Help Turn Farm Waste into Energy
