Shapiro Administration's New PA Preferred® Grants Invest $500,000 in Support for Pennsylvania Farms, Markets, and Local Economy

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April 20, 2026 - Mechanicsburg, PA

Shapiro Administration's New PA Preferred® Grants Invest $500,000 in Support for Pennsylvania Farms, Markets, and Local Economy

Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visited Oak Grove Farms, a PA Preferred® farm market in Cumberland County, to announce the new PA Preferred Marketing Grants program. Offered through the PA Department of Agriculture, the grant program totals $500,000 and will support Pennsylvania farmers and agricultural producers in marketing their products.

Applications for up to $10,000 to reimburse promotional costs are due by May 16, 2026 and available to reimburse product promotions under the PA Preferred, PA Preferred Homegrown by Heroes®, or PA Preferred Organic™ programs.

"The blue and yellow PA Preferred checkmark tells shoppers they are buying quality products and using their buying power to support Pennsylvania farmers and make our economy stronger," Secretary Redding said. "The Shapiro Administration is committed to creating real opportunities for our farmers, families, and communities to thrive."

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