, Pennsylvania consumers will be
better protected against food-borne and animal-related illness, and the
state's agriculture industry will be better preserved as a result of Governor
Edward G."
Wolff said that the Governor has made significant investments in the
future of agriculture, including a record-setting commitment of $150 million
to farmland preservation this month.
Governor Rendell's proposed 2006-07 budget also includes $110 ,000 in Ag
and Rural Youth Grants and a $104,000 commitment to the FFA. The Ag and Rural
Youth Grant program provides matching and direct grants to organizations whose
projects demonstrate relevance to agriculture and/or rural issues, originality
and community influence.

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The Department of Agriculture aggressively monitors and
tests a variety of animal health diseases such as avian influenza, chronic
wasting disease and West Nile Virus.

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Headquarters Address: PO Box 309
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Main Telephone: 866-491-3144

Website: www. Using money from Growing Greener II, the
Governor's $625 million environmental protection law, the state will
contribute $102 million to be combined with $45 million in county matching
funds.

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Pennsylvania Governor Rendell Increases Food Safety and Animal Health Funding in Proposed Budget

Rendell's proposed 2006-07 budget , Agriculture Secretary Dennis
Wolff told members of the House Appropriations Committee.
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"The Governor's proposed increase in inspection funding will allow us to
further ensure the safety of the state's food supply," Wolff said. For more information on the department's programs
and budget, visit http://www.

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Key Executives: Co-owner: David Parker
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25 million commitment to the Animal Health
Commission, and an additional $500,000 for the multi-agency Avian Influenza
Surveillance Plan.

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"This budget will help Pennsylvania 's agricultural community by giving us
more tools to help farmers today and in the future.us.

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"This animal health and diagnostic investment allows Pennsylvania to be
competitive in the international marketplace," Wolff said.
"With this investment, Pennsylvania will preserve our vital agricultural
land, and with it, the proud tradition of farming in the commonwealth," Wolff
said.
Wolff will testify again on Wednesday, March 1, before the Senate
Appropriations committee.

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This budget provides a
significant investment in priorities, such as consumer protection, farmland
preservation and developing our youth to build future generations of farmers
and agribusiness professionals.
The Governor's proposal also addresses other consumer-protection issues
with the inclusion of a $5.state.

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Child care centers , schools, organizations, home school groups,
churches and senior centers can now find better books for the children
in their lives. The Governor restored the program in 2003 and since
then, Ag and Rural Youth grants have been awarded to the FFA, 4-H,
agricultural extension and agricultural education organizations statewide.agriculture.

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Founders David and
Rebecca Parker have researched and read thousands of children's books,
and compiled a Web site and catalog listing only classic ,
award-winning and educational books for children from birth to age 10."
Governor Rendell 's proposed budget also includes an additional $300,000
for food safety, which will allow the department to make further advancements
in the inspection and licensing process (The department currently inspects
22,000 eating and drinking establishments annually.pa.

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Governor 's Budget Aids Farmland Preservation, Prepares Future Ag Workers

HARRISBURG, Pa. "The department
works hard to ensure that our livestock and poultry are among the safest in
the world, and this increase in funding will allow us to further enhance this
vital area.

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"Governor Rendell's top priority has been to ensure that agriculture
continues to function as a leading economic enterprise in Pennsylvania," Wolff
said. 1, 2006, the department implemented the Garrison Enterprises
Digital Health Department System, which allows consumers to look at the
state's restaurant inspection reports online.

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Ryder of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture,
+1-717-787-5085.

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"Governor
Rendell has already led us through changes to the antiquated food inspection
process he found when entering office, providing $600,000 for a modern,
Web-based system that gives consumers online access to food inspection
reports."
Total spending in the Governor's agriculture budget is $215 million, or
$35 million more than last year.

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