Calling All Agriculture Fanatics! PA's Got Grants

Are you a PA agricultural enthusiast? Dream of making and selling homegrown products? Got a great idea to bring awareness to a farm-tastic cause? If so, you might be entitled to the funds to get your project going. 🧑‍🌾

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Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding is calling for grant proposals for projects that will help boost sales of the state's agricultural products. And they've got over $300K up for grabs! 💰

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Here’s Five Fast Facts on :

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1. 💡 Cash For Ideas - The PA Agriculture Secretary says the department will award up to $303,000 in funds to nonprofits with unique ideas. 
2. 🥔 No Small Potatoes - Last year, the department awarded money to 16 different organizations. Funds went to all sorts of projects from local festivals to helping the state potato industry recover from pandemic-related losses. 
3. 🍇 Grape Ideas - Money will be awarded for a wide variety of agricultural-related projects, including winemaking! Time to kick off your shoes and start stompin' those grapes.
4. 🧺 Farmers Gonna Farm - Agricultural businesses in PA employ around 593,000 state citizens. 
5. 📑 Don't Delay - Wanna apply? Click here to create an online profile and submit your application. But hurry, because you only have until Friday, August 5th. 

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🔥Bottom line: $300K is a nice chunk of change to help boost the state's agricultural economy. Last year's projects were a smashing success and showcased all kinds of farm-friendly projects. May the best garage-based winery win!

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