From Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
The Shapiro Administration recently announced that Pennsylvania is investing nearly $8.8 million to purchase development rights for 1,775 acres on 22 farms in 16 counties, protecting them from future residential or commercial development and continuing the Administration’s support of one of Pennsylvania’s key industries.
“The farm families we are investing in today have remained resilient and committed to the noble work of growing the food that helps feed their neighbors — and we are proud to help ensure that their family legacies are imbedded into our agriculture heritage for generations to come,” Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding said. “The Shapiro Administration is grateful for their dedication to Pennsylvania’s agriculture, and we will continue to honor them by doubling down on our leadership in farmland preservation and investing in innovation and infrastructure that will help grow our agriculture industry.”…