How PA’s Agricultural Innovation Grant Program Is Helping Farmers in Centre County & Beyond

Gov. Shapiro invests $9.7M in Agricultural Innovation Grants to spur growth

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The Shapiro-Davis Administration announced Wednesday, July 13 the second round of grants through the nations' first Agricultural Innovation Grant Program. The $9.7 million investment will support 97 projects and leverage $4.8 million in private investments in an effort to help Pennsylvania's agricultural businesses improve efficiency and production, protect soil and water resources [...]

How PA’s Agricultural Innovation Grant Program is helping farmers in Centre County & beyond

Governor Josh Shapiro’s administration announced a major investment into its Agricultural Innovation Grant Program Wednesday during Penn State’s Ag Progress Days, highlighting how the grants are helping farmers in Centre County and beyond.

Senator Schwank Applauds Agricultural Innovation Grant Funding for Berks County

Reading, PA — June 12, 2026 — Today, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture announced $9.7 million in Agricultural Innovation Grant Program funding for 97 projects, including $407,580 in funding for four Berks County projects. The Agricultural Innovation Grant Program is the first of its kind in the nation. The program is designed to help farmers, agricultural producers and research entities implement new technology, generate clean energy an…