An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in general budget implementation, further providing for Department of Agriculture.
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Overview
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Fiscal Code to provide for the Department of Agriculture, specifically addressing disaster recovery funding for fruit and vegetable growers. It allocates $20 million from prior year funds to assist growers who experienced significant losses (over 30%) in 2026 production due to freeze events between April 1 and April 21, 2026, impacting crops like pome and stone fruits, grapes, berries, and vegetables. The Department of Agriculture is required to establish guidelines for distributing these funds within 90 days.
Key provisions
- Allocates $20,000,000 for disaster recovery grants to Pennsylvania fruit and vegetable growers.
- Focuses on losses exceeding 30% in 2026 production due to freeze events between April 1 and April 21, 2026.
- Eligible crops include pome and stone fruits, grapes, berries, and vegetables.
- Excludes losses covered by federal funding, insurance, or other sources.
- Requires the Department of Agriculture to develop and publish guidelines for grant distribution within 90 days.
- Addresses appropriations for the Department of Agriculture within the broader Fiscal Code.
Who is affected
- Fruit and vegetable growers in Pennsylvania
- The Department of Agriculture
- Pennsylvania taxpayers
Notable changes
- Establishes a specific disaster recovery grant program for fruit and vegetable growers impacted by freeze events.
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