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PA Wine Production Rises from 5th to 4th in Nation \u2014 Agriculture Department Releases New Data on Economic Impact of Pennsylvania\u2019s Wine and Grape Industry<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n
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Governor Shapiro\u2019s Proposed 2024-25 Budget Invests in Continuing Industry Growth and Innovation<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harrisburg, PA \u2013<\/span> Today, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture <\/span>released findings from its 2023 study, Economic Impact of the Pennsylvania Grape & Wine Industry<\/em>. The study, funded by the department\u2019s Wine Marketing and Research Program<\/strong><\/a>, found that the industry supports 10,756 jobs, paying wages of $518.2 million, and directly contributing $1.77 billion to the state economy annually. Pennsylvania ranks 4th in wine production in the nation, up from 5th in 2018. Grape production in PA has grown by about 970 tons per year in that period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Governor Josh Shapiro\u2019s<\/span> 2024-25 budget<\/a> provides meaningful new support for continued growth in Pennsylvania agriculture by investing in innovation, jobs, conservation, economic and workforce development, and the higher education institutions providing research critical to protecting the industry\u2019s future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPennsylvania\u2019s wine and grape industry is a tremendous asset to our economy and undeniably adds to quality of life in every region of the state,\u201d Sec. Redding said. \u201cThe thriving industry brings visitors to our countryside and small towns, provides nutritious juice for our youngest consumers, and wines that pair with locally-grown foods on restaurant and family tables. The Shapiro Administration<\/span> is proud to invest in the industry\u2019s future and the future of families and communities who depend on it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The study encompassed data on wine and juice grape vineyards, juice processors, wine wholesale and retail sales, research and education, wineries, and wine tourism. Fresh table grapes are not included in the data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Millions of visitors to Pennsylvania\u2019s 326 wineries generate $747 million in tourism revenue every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Governor Shapiro\u2019s budget and new economic development strategy recognize agriculture, including the wine and grape sector, as a critical economic driver. To continue Pennsylvania\u2019s position as a center of cutting-edge industry research, and its legacy as a national leader 2024-25 budget proposes investing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

$10.3 million<\/span> in agriculture innovation to help support and attract new agricultural businesses, including energy and conservation endeavors, and to continue to build the future of American agriculture right here in Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

$145,000<\/span> for a novel pest detection program using dogs to prevent pest outbreaks without the expensive and potentially harmful use of pesticides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

$2.18 million <\/span>in Agriculture Research to help the industry embrace emerging technologies, stay ahead of challenges like diseases, pests, and climate change to stay at the cutting edge of progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

$8 million<\/span> for the Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program to fund measures that protect soil and water resources critical for sustaining agriculture in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

$2.9 million <\/span>for trademark licensing for PA Preferred\u00ae, Pennsylvania\u2019s official brand for locally-grown agricultural products and increase consumer confidence in the quality and integrity of organic foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

$13 million<\/span> to fund the historic PA Farm Bill, which feeds progress across Pennsylvania\u2019s $132 billion agriculture industry through grants and initiatives that build the future workforce, promote sales of PA-grown and made products, expand market opportunities, conserve resources and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find the full report <\/a> plus illustrated highlights<\/a> and a report summary<\/a> t agriculture.pa.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find local wineries and learn how to support Pennsylvania wine producers at PAPreferred.com<\/a>. Find Pennsylvania\u2019s wine trails, and events in your region or for your next road trip at Pennsylvaniawine.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can read Governor Shapiro\u2019s full budget in brief here<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Governor\u2019s full Economic Development Strategy is available at PAGetsItDone.com<\/span><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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