Shapiro Announces $10 Million in Aid for Pennsylvania Fruit Growers After Spring Freeze

Gov Shapiro announces $10 million aid program for farmers hit by April freeze

Pennsylvania is investing $10 million to help fruit farmers recover from crop losses caused by an April freeze, with a grant program set to start next month.

Fruit farmers impacted by spring freeze can soon apply for disaster aid grants

(The Center Square) – Fruit growers impacted by a late-April freeze will soon be able to apply for assistance from the state government.

Pennsylvania set to open grant applications for fruit farmers affected by spring freeze

Ben Wenk, owner of Three Springs Fruit Farm in Aspers, Adams County, said his harvest is roughly a quarter of what was expected before the April freeze (Photo courtesy of Commonwealth Media Services)Standing near the orchard of Three Springs Fruit Farm in Aspers, Adams County, Gov. Josh Shapiro and state Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced new assistance for Pennsylvania fruit farmers affected by a severe freeze in April. Temperature…

Pa. offers $10M to fruit farmers over spring freeze damage: How to apply

Because of two freezes that damaged or destroyed Pennsylvania fruit in April 2026, farmers will have the opportunity to apply for a portion of a $10 million fund aimed at aiding their recovery.

Pennsylvania Orchard Freeze Assistance Opens Aug. 24

Pennsylvania fruit growers who lost crops because of an April freeze can begin applying for $10 million in state aid Aug. 24.

Shapiro announces $10 million in aid for Pennsylvania fruit growers after spring freeze

Gov. Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding are scheduled to visit an Adams County farm Thursday to announce $10 million in disaster assistance for fruit growers affected by a devastating April freeze.