Standing Together for Pennsylvania’s Fruit Growers
Last week, we had the opportunity to step away from our daily work at the farm and join fellow growers, agricultural leaders, Governor Josh Shapiro, Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding, and other state representatives at Three Springs Fruit Farm here in Adams County. It was a chance to come together, share experiences, and bring attention to the challenges our fruit-growing community has faced this season.
Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding visited Adams County to highlight the $10 million Fruit Grower Freeze Impact Grant Program, an important investment aimed at helping Pennsylvania fruit growers impacted by this year’s devastating spring freeze. The freeze created significant challenges for orchards across our region, making this support especially meaningful for the growers and families who depend on a successful harvest each season.
For farms like ours, conversations like these hit close to home. Growing fruit has always meant working alongside Mother Nature, but this year’s spring freeze brought challenges that were felt throughout orchards across our region. Having state leaders here in Adams County, surrounded by the orchards and the people directly affected, made the conversation especially meaningful.
Throughout the event, we had the chance to meet and speak with the representatives in attendance, connect with others in our agricultural community, and share in an important conversation about the challenges facing Pennsylvania growers.
Proud to Be Part of Pennsylvania Agriculture
At Mt. Ridge Farms, our roots in Adams County go back generations. While every growing season brings something different, one thing remains constant: the importance of a strong agricultural community.
We are grateful to have been included in this event and to see attention being given to the growers and families who work hard every season to keep Pennsylvania agriculture moving forward. Days like this remind us that even when farming brings difficult seasons, we are part of a much larger community and there is value in coming together, sharing our experiences, and making sure the voices of Pennsylvania growers continue to be heard.
We are proud to call Adams County home and even prouder to be part of Pennsylvania’s fruit-growing community.
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