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Pennsylvania Farm Show Draws 500,000 Visitors, Boosts $132.5B Agriculture Economy with Innovation Grants

Pennsylvania Farm Show Draws 500,000 Visitors, Boosts $132.5B Agriculture Economy with Innovation Grants

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 Pennsylvania wraps up a vibrant week with the conclusion of the 2026 PA Farm Show, drawing 500,000 visitors to celebrate the state's agriculture industry, which supports 600,000 jobs and adds $132.5 billion to the economy, according to Governor Josh Shapiro's office. At the event, Shapiro announced applications opening February 2 for a second $10 million round of Agricultural Innovation Grants, building on the first round that funded 88 projects like biochar production and efficient potato planters, as reported by Pennsylvania Ag Connection. Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding highlighted investments in youth agriculture grants totaling $600,345 for programs in 33 counties.

In politics, state senators Pat Stefano, Greg Rothman, and Joe Piccozzi plan to introduce a bill extending property tax abatements from 10 to 20 years under the LERTA program to spur redevelopment amid a housing crisis, per the Pennsylvania Senate GOP site. Debates intensify over data centers, with companies like Amazon Web Services pledging $20 billion for eastern Pennsylvania projects promising 10,000 construction jobs, though residents raise environmental concerns, Spotlight PA reports. Bipartisan U.S. Senators John Fetterman and Dave McCormick discussed collaboration on issues like Trump's Greenland push in a CBS Evening News interview. State legislative elections loom on November 3, with half the Senate and all House seats up, Republicans holding the Senate and Democrats the House, Wikipedia notes.

Business gains momentum as Pennsylvania ranks 11th in 2025 Business Climate Rankings, up seven spots, per the Department of Community and Economic Development. Millions in state funding boost recreation, including park upgrades in counties like Luzerne, Carbon, and Cambria for pickleball courts, trails, and land conservation, as detailed by WVIA and the Altoona Mirror.

Community efforts shine with MLK Day of Service focusing on equity in education in Philadelphia, per 6ABC Action News, alongside infrastructure like heritage trails. Public safety sees Pennsylvania State Police reporting firearms purchase denials. Weather stays cold with no major events, AccuWeather notes. Test homes for radon this month, urges DEP Secretary Jessica Shirley.

Looking Ahead: Watch for ag grant deadlines April 18, data center zoning battles in Chester County, and 2026 legislative reelection announcements.

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