Pennsylvania Ag Secretary Tours Columbia County Orchard to Highlight Investments in Local Farms and Fresh, Affordable Food for Pennsylvania Families

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April 08, 2026- Bloomsburg, PA

Pennsylvania Ag Secretary Tours Columbia County Orchard to Highlight Investments in Local Farms and Fresh, Affordable Food for Pennsylvania Families

Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding toured OHF Orchards in Bloomsburg today to see how Shapiro Administration investments are helping the veteran-run business grow their bottom line and feed their community. The PA Preferred® fruit business received $99,536 in a 2025 Pennsylvania Fresh Food Financing Initiative (FFFI) grant, along with more than $125,000 in combined support from other initiatives that are helping them expand cold storage, boost profits, and meet local demand for their apples.

"While costs are rising for farmers and families alike, Pennsylvania is investing to help consumers recognize and access fresh, locally produced food, and keep more dollars right here, in the pockets of farmers and families, making our economy stronger," Secretary Redding said. "Giving farmers the help they need to shorten their supply chains, lower their costs, and sustain their businesses is one of the many ways the Shapiro Administration is creating opportunities for Pennsylvania families and the farmers who feed them to thrive."

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