agriculture
Agriculture has been and continues to be an integral part of Pennsylvania’s economy. According to a previous report published in 2021 by ESI, “Pennsylvania’s $81.5 billion agriculture sector supported 301,900 direct jobs and $14.5 billion in labor income.” Farms are located in all 67 counties within the state, providing necessary support to all Pennsylvanians in […]
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There is a great deal of attention and discussion on the debate in Washington about the Biden Administration’s pandemic and economic recovery plans, and infrastructure has been at the center of the conversation. As we have learned, infrastructure is being defined by the Biden administration in very broad terms, starting with the traditional transportation-oriented view […]
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ESI was retained by Team Pennsylvania to update the 2018 report “Pennsylvania Agriculture: A Look at the Economic Impact and Future Trends.” ESI provided updated numbers on Pennsylvania’s farming sector and offered further insights into why these changes may be occurring. It also takes a close look at the 2019 Pennsylvania Farm Bill, at national […]
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With temperatures still soaring above 90 degrees, it hasn’t felt quite like fall in Philadelphia. Yet, while dreaming of cooler temperatures, I’ve started thinking about fall activities: apple picking, pumpkin patches, and corn mazes: all forms of agritourism. Between my own plans and the Pennsylvania Agriculture: A Look at the Economic Impact and Future Trends […]
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Last week, during yet another Nor’easter, I found my mind wandering to summer weather – and the fresh produce that comes with it. In order to bide time until the weather improves, I began researching CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture), or Farm Shares, with pick-ups in the Philadelphia area. During my research, I noticed that a […]
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