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PA_AgSecretary

At Klein Elementary in Erie Co. for a mushroom rally to make mushrooms the state food of PA. It's amazing what motivated kids can do! 6:50 AM May 31st via HootSuite
Emerald Ash Borer surveyors are installing and monitoring purple traps throughout the state. ow.ly/b9OdW 6:50 AM May 29th via HootSuite
Join the CDE for summer Open House and Dairy Tours on dairy farms in Lebanon Co. June 28 and Blair Co. July 6. ow.ly/b9O4N 11:05 AM May 28th via HootSuite
Thanks to all who served our country so bravely and made the ultimate sacrifice this #MemorialDay and everyday. 5:20 AM May 28th via HootSuite
Enjoy Memorial Day celebrations with fresh, locally-grown food. #PAPreferred ow.ly/b9NYB 7:45 AM May 26th via HootSuite
First dangerous heat wave of the season is expected to arrive this weekend. Take precautions. ow.ly/b9XmN 1:15 PM May 25th via HootSuite
Check out photos from my visit to Erie Co. this week: ow.ly/b9NRG ow.ly/b9NSy 11:34 AM May 25th via HootSuite
Kicking off the summer amusement ride season at Waldameer Park in Erie. Amusement Ride Safety Week is 6/3-9. We take fun seriously! 7:20 AM May 24th via HootSuite
Spending the evening with the Mobilia family at Arrowhead Winery in North East. 2:20 PM May 23rd via HootSuite
With summer coming, it’s a great time to be out and exercising with man’s best friend. Be sure your dog is licensed: ow.ly/b3mlR 6:15 AM May 23rd via HootSuite
PA growers produced 4 million lbs of strawberries in 2011. High in vitamin C and antioxidants, strawberries make a nutritious, sweet treat. 7:45 AM May 22nd via HootSuite
Had a great day with Linesville HS students at the academic luncheon and nat'l honor society induction. Our future is in good hands! 2:25 PM May 21st via HootSuite
Check out PA Preferred™ growers near you to take advantage of early warm weather and fresh produce. ow.ly/b3msv 12:03 PM May 21st via HootSuite
At Our Family Market in Adams Co. this morning to posthumously honor fruit grower Guy Donaldson for his efforts to keep PA growing. 6:40 AM May 17th via HootSuite
Thanks to the FFA students and staff of West Perry HS for a wonderful tour and Metz Culinary Associates for a great PA Preferred reception. 1:20 PM May 16th via HootSuite
It's good to be celebrating a successful year with the Linesville FFA chapter. Congrats on your many accomplishments and a great banquet! 3:35 PM May 10th via HootSuite
RT @pcntv: #stinkbugs bugging you? Tonight's call-in is live from PSU where entomology profs will be available to take your calls. Join us a 2:17 PM May 8th via LG_Phone
Are you signed up for the Inside PDA weekly e-newsletter? Get the latest ag department happenings in your inbox. ow.ly/aKywh 10:05 AM May 8th via HootSuite
At the PA State Assoc. of Twp. Supervisors Reception featuring PA Preferred products. Proud to share a taste of PA. 2:30 PM May 7th via HootSuite
Affordable, family friendly fun is a short trip away and highlighted in the 2012 PA Fair Guide, now available online. ow.ly/aI2Ej 12:01 PM May 7th via HootSuite

Name PA Dept. of Ag
Location Pennsylvania, USA
Web http://agricultur...
Bio The PA Department of Agriculture encourages, protects and promotes agriculture and related industries throughout the commonwealth and protects consumers.