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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April 10, 2025 PA Invests $12 Million to Ensure That 29 Farms, 3,187 Acres Stay Farms Forever
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April 04, 2025 PA Expands Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine to Four NE and NW Counties
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April 02, 2025 Shapiro Administration Fights for Food Banks, Farmers Amid USDA Funding Cuts
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March 25, 2025 Gov Shapiro Stands Up for PA Farmers, Appeals USDA Unlawful Cancellation of LFPA