Shapiro Administration Wraps Up 2026 Urban Agriculture Tour, Highlighting Investments that Expand Opportunity, Food Access, and Economic Opportunity Across Pennsylvania

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July 17, 2026 - Lancaster, PA

Shapiro Administration Wraps Up 2026 Urban Agriculture Tour, Highlighting Investments that Expand Opportunity, Food Access, and Economic Opportunity Across Pennsylvania

Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding wrapped up the Shapiro Administration's 2026 Urban Agriculture Tour at Lancaster Recreation Commission's Bay Street Garden, where a $45,109 Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant is helping to grow a healthier community by supporting innovative approaches to producing fresh food on a redeveloped urban site.

Urban Agriculture Grants are part of the Pennsylvania Farm Bill, fully funded for an eighth year at $13.8 million in the 2026-27 budget Governor Shapiro signed Sunday.

"It's fitting to wrap up the 2026 Urban Agriculture Tour in what started out as a WWII Victory Garden, rallying the community around a common cause and doing that now in a way that welcomes everyone to the garden," Secretary Redding said. "Increasing access to fresh food is still improving lives in cities across Pennsylvania, and food security is still key to national security, just as it was decades ago. The Shapiro Administration's local approach to public investment helps communities tackle the impacts of poverty and hunger with solutions that fit their communities."

Speakers Include:
Jack Bingeman
Secretary Redding
Mayor Arroyo
Craig Walt
Stephen Campbell
Spencer Shambaugh
Shauna Yorty
Andrew Phillips
Sen. Malone
Rep. Smith-Wade El

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