State Horticultural Association of Pennsylvania

Ag Issues Updates

A summary of important news and political developments affecting the tree fruit industry and agriculture in general, in Pennsylvania and beyond.

Contents of the September, 2020 issue:

• USDA Announces Revenue-Based CFAP 2 – Apple Growers Included
• Farm Bureau updates September 2020
  • Help Tell USDA How to Improve Farmer Experience
  • Funding Available for Organic Certifications
  • Trump Issues Executive Order on Rural Health
  • PASS Program Receives $10 Million Boost
  • Philadelphia Selected for New Urban Agriculture FSA Committee
  • Grants Available for Farm Conservation Projects
  • Reimbursements Available for Conservation Planning in Chesapeake Bay Watershed
  • Reminder: Apply Now for REAP Credits
  • Conservation Grants Available to Farmers in Lancaster, York Counties
  • Free Technical Assistance Available for Energy Projects
  • Upcoming Workshops for Women in Agriculture to Focus on Conservation
  • Nominate Outstanding Ag Educators for 2020-21 Golden Owl Award
  • Farmers Encouraged to Share Survey Assessing Farmworker Needs
• Ag Law Updates: Brook Duer, Staff Attorney and Audry Thompson, Research Assistant, Penn State University
  • COVID-19: Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Further Expands
  • COVID-19: FMCSA Extends Trucking Hours of Service Waiver Until
  • COVID-19: Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) Pennsylvania Data
  • Agricultural Labor: H-2A Rule Extends Petition Filing Deadline
  • COVID-19: FDA and OSHA Publish Food Operation COVID-19 Checklist
  • COVID-19: $1 Billion Added for Third Round of Farmers to Families Food Box Distributions
  • Farm Bill Programs: USDA Amends Ag Subsidy Payment Eligibility and Limitations