Source: US State of Pennsylvania
June 11, 2026 – Manheim, PA
ADVISORY – MANHEIM – Shapiro Administration to Announce Investment to Increase Agricultural Product Sales and Exports
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding will tour sixth-generation Waltz Estate Winery and Family Farm to announce another Shapiro Administration investment to support the growth and success of family businesses in agriculture.
The event will highlight Pennsylvania’s 4th in the nation wine industry and vibrant agriculture-based tourism industry – both connecting visitors to made-in-PA culinary adventures and Great American Getaways through the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s PA Preferred® program and the Department of Community and Economic Development’s Tourism Office.
Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget proposes an increase of $13 million to the historic Agricultural Innovation Grant program to help family farms across Pennsylvania compete and succeed, building on a full menu of PA Farm Bill investments, record conservation funding to help farms improve and protect soil and water, and millions in research dollars to keep Pennsylvania agriculture on the cutting edge of technology.
WHO:
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding
Pennsylvania Wine Association President Mark Rozum
Pennsylvania Wine Association Vice President Zach Waltz
State Senator James Malone
WHEN:
Wednesday, June 11 at 1 p.m.
Tour of winemaking operation, grounds, and tasting room to follow announcement
WHERE:
1599 Old Line Road
Manheim, PA 17545
RSVP:
Press attending should RSVP with news outlet and photographer and reporter names to aginfo@pa.gov.