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Butler County gardeners turn attention to backyard planting plans, landscapes

March’s sudden snowfalls and overnight freezes shouldn’t discourage homeowners from preparing their flower and vegetable gardens and lawns for planting later this spring....

April 02, 2025 Local News

Seneca Valley senior named state Junior Fair Person of the Year

Lily Ansell intends to study psychology in college in the fall after she graduates from Seneca Valley High School, but her plans include remaining active in agriculture a...

February 21, 2025 Agriculture

Game commission outlines proposals to help farmers reduce deer numbers

WORTHINGTON, Armstrong County — Speaking to about 80 farmers who voiced frustration with crop damage caused by whitetail deer, the executive director of the Pennsylvania ...

February 11, 2025 Agriculture

Seneca Valley awarded $7,500 grant for agriculture program

The Seneca Valley School District is the recipient of a $7,500 grant from Pennsylvania’s Ag & Youth Grant Program, which will support the living laboratory and school gar...

January 18, 2025 Education

Butler County Farm Bureau wins award

The Butler County Farm Bureau won the prestigious “Premier County Award” at Pennsylvania Farm Bureau’s recent 74th annual meeting in Hershey. The award is the highest ho...

November 30, 2024 Agriculture

Harcrest Park’s new sign features stones from former farm’s barn

The new sign outside Harcrest Park in Penn Township was partially constructed with stone from the barn at the former Hartzell farm where the park is now located. The sign...

November 22, 2024 Community

Pennsylvania Grange convention kicks off with tour of Marburger Dairy

Hundreds of farmers from across the Keystone State have descended upon Cranberry Township for the 152nd annual Pennsylvania State Grange Session, held this year at the Pi...

October 18, 2024 Agriculture

State offers $10 million in Agriculture Innovation Grants

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is accepting applications from farmers and agriculture businesses for $10 million in Agricultural Innovation Grants, which are ...

October 09, 2024 Agriculture

Farm Bureau approves state policy recommendations

PROSPECT — The Butler County Farm Bureau approved policy recommendations that will be sent to the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, including several aimed at increasing the deer...

October 05, 2024 Agriculture

Spotted lanternfly faces uncertain future in Pa.

Pennsylvania’s efforts to combat the rise of the spotted lanternfly may actually be working, as state agencies and wildlife experts report that the invasive species may b...

September 23, 2024 Pennsylvania News

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