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Pennsylvania Agriculture Ranks as National Leader in Several Areas

Pennsylvania is a national leader in several areas of agriculture, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.

The department said Pennsylvania has the highest percentage of young farmers under the age of 35.

Pennsylvania is also the first and only state with an Agricultural Innovation Program. The program is designed to support new technologies and practices in the agriculture industry.

The state also leads the nation in the number of farms and farmland acres preserved.

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture highlighted the rankings as examples of the state’s role in agriculture and farmland preservation.

Photo credits to Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture

Virginia Viola Crouse 1938-2026

Virginia was a school bus driver for more than 25 years. She enjoyed her family, especially watching her grandchildren grow and mature.

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