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Food Labeling
- Insight About Misleading Milk Labels
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture recently notified some dairy companies that sell milk in Pennsylvania that their labels are false or misleading and need to be changed. A related opinion editorial by veterinarian Donald L. Yorlets was published on December 2nd by the Harrisburg Patriot News.
- The Larger Issue About Food Labeling
Farmers have been frustrated with the practices of some food marketers that seek competitive advantage in the marketplace through inaccurate product labeling. The impact on agriculture of “absence labeling is discussed by Pennsylvania Farm Bureau President Carl T. Shaffer.
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Tax Summary for Farmers |
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Industries Fund - PA Dept. of Agriculture
If you operate a farm/production agriculture business, or a
tourism-related business, the First Industries Fund might be able to
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DAIRY HERD ANALYSIS
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| PENNSYLVANIA FARM MARKET GUIDE AVAILABLE |
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PDA Pennsylvania Preferred
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How farmers can sell fresh produce to grocery
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Securing
Ag's Future
PA Farm Bureau's pro-active campaign to educate lawmakers and
the public about the problems facing agriculture - PFB Members Only |
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PENNSYLVANIA FARM MARKET GUIDE AVAILABLE |
| Farm Markets Offer Fresh Foods, Travel Destinations |
| May 17, 2007 |
HARRISBURG – For ripe, red strawberries and the finest selection of vegetables, farm markets are the place to go. Consumers can find fresh, locally grown products at more than 1,000 farm markets across the state with PA Dept. of Agriculture's 2007 Consumer’s Guide (183 page pdf) to Pennsylvania Farm Markets. Full story
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