Shapiro Administration Awards $300,000 in Veterans in Agriculture Grants During Military Appreciation Day 2024 PA Farm Show

Today, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced the recipients of $300,000 in Veterans in Agriculture Grants to connect military veterans to opportunities in farming. Adjutant General of Pennsylvania Major General Mark Schindler joined Redding to make the announcement during Military Appreciation Day at the 108th Pennsylvania Farm Show.

Funding for Veterans in Agriculture Grants has seen a 50% increase during the Shapiro Administration  Grants of $200,000 were awarded to PA Veteran Farming Network, a statewide organization, and $100,000 to Community Partnership, Inc., serving Butler County, to provide funding to military veterans to establish or expand farming operations to make them more profitable and sustainable.

"Two percent of Americans feed us, and two percent of Americans protect us," said Secretary Redding. "The Shapiro Administration is deeply grateful to those who have bravely served our country. We are proud to support these heroes by connecting them with opportunities to grow and succeed in agriculture."