Pennsylvania has been a historical hotbed for organic agriculture in the U.S. for a variety of reasons. The geographic location of Pennsylvania ideally situates it among vast markets for organic food in the densely populated Northeast Corridor. In addition to geography, Pennsylvania is blessed by geology, with plentiful prime soils for their crop rotations to harness. Political support has also helped to facilitate growth.
Pennsylvania legislators are doubling down on their support for organic agriculture. Governor Josh Shapiro recently proposed an additional $1 million in funding for the sector for 2023-2024. This is in addition to $1.6 million in the
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