PVGA History Documented on Website

May 27, 2017 | News

We have been working at including some historical information about PVGA and the people involved in the Association in the past.  You can now read about the past Presidents and Secretary-Treasurers of the Association here.  You can also read about those members who...

Proposed Budget Cuts Crop Insurance Funding

May 26, 2017 | News

The White House today released details of its FY2018 proposed budget, which included steep cuts to crop insurance and other farm policies.   The American Association of Crop Insurers, Crop Insurance and Reinsurance Bureau, Crop Insurance Professionals Association,...

Perdue Addresses Reduced USDA Budget

May 26, 2017 | News

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today issued the following statement on the proposed FY 2018 budget:  “President Trump promised he would realign government spending, attempt to eliminate duplication or redundancy, and see that all government agencies are...

Are You Using a sUAS as a Tool?

May 26, 2017 | News

Are You Using a sUAS as a Tool? Posted: May 16, 2017 You probably have heard of (or observed) the use of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) throughout the country; whether it be for fun, a hobby, for capturing great aerial pictures, or commercial use.  In most...

Specialty Crop Tour for Young Growers is June 14

May 26, 2017 | Berry, News, Vegetables

This tour will be held at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center at Rock Springs which hosts research projects for agronomic and horticultural crops on June 14, 2017 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.  No fee for the event but please sign up by June 7th! Tour...

Time to Advocate for Agriculture in the State Budget

May 20, 2017 | News

Pennsylvania Farm Bureau is hard at work ensuring that agriculture priorities are considered as state leaders finalize the 2017-18 budget. But we need help from members too. Lawmakers respond most to their constituents so it’s important that members contact...