Farming
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Your 2026 guide to berry picking in Pennsylvania: When & where to find fresh summer fruit
This summer, pick your own strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries at berry-picking farms in Pennsylvania.
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What to know about Pennsylvania’s ‘food deserts’
Hundreds of neighborhoods across the state aren’t within easy reach of a grocery store, complicating many Pennsylvanians’ access to fresh food.
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Farmer explains why a data center is perfect for his Conewago Twp. land
More than 500 acres of farmland on Bowers Bridge Road could one day be the site of a massive data center. The land owner said he’s done his research and it’s the best option for the local community. Other community members disagree.
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Pa. unemployment rate drops slightly in January, total nonfarm jobs reach record high
It’s a slight dip from December’s 4.4% rate, but a jump above last January’s 4.1%.
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This tiny, sweet girl has brought healing to Pennsbury Manor after loss
The historic summer home of William Penn in Falls will celebrate the 1st birthday of its most diminutive cow, Lively Daffodil, nicknamed Daphne.
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Why Pennsylvania leads the nation in preserving agricultural farmland
Pennsylvania voters approved the creation of the Farmland Preservation Program in 1988, and since then, 6,673 farms and 662,940 acres of farmland have been preserved for agricultural production across 58 counties, the announcement said.
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Texas Longhorns find a new home in Pennsylvania
Banshee Farms Longhorns, owned by Jason and Angie Svonavec, and 2H Longhorns, owned by Mandy and Curtis Hamer, have collaborated at Banshee Farms LLC on raising high-quality Texas Longhorn cattle with an emphasis on superior genetics, sound conformation, and long-term herd improvement.
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Pa. small businesses cheer U.S. Supreme Court tariffs decision, but still face uncertainty
Some $126 billion has been paid by Americans since the tariffs were imposed, including a $4 billion cost for Pennsylvanians.
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Pennsylvania farm bankruptcies increased 160% in 2025
The American Farm Bureau Federation’s Samantha Ayoub reported that “the U.S. Courts report that 315 farm bankruptcies were filed in calendar year 2025, up 46% from 2024. While still down from recent highs, this is the second year in a row of increased filings.”
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Meal kit delivery and pickup in Pittsburgh: 8 local (and healthy!) options
These Pittsburgh-area meal kits are tasty, healthy, and convenient.
