Dept. Of Agriculture Accepting Applications For Pilot Agricultural Plastic Recycling Program In 9 Counties, Deadline July 8
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The Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the Pilot Agricultural Plastic Recycling Grant Program.  The deadline is July 8.  (formal notice)

This is a pilot program statewide with a focus starting in the Counties of Adams, Berks, Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon and Perry.

The grants are designed to assist in developing a sustainable means for farmers in this Commonwealth to manage their used agricultural plastic which includes (but is not limited to) silage bags, bunker silo covers, bale wraps and twines, hoop house covers, planting trays and containers, row covers and mulch films.

Click Here for grant guidelines and how to apply.  Questions should be directed to: Jessica Lenker, (717) 772-5212, jeslenker@pa.gov.

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[Posted: June 3, 2022]


6/6/2022

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