Pennsylvanians are encouraged to make intentional shopping decisions as they prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday by actively seeking out ways to support Pennsylvania’s farmers and purchasing Pennsylvania products for their Thanksgiving meal.
“The best possible way to show gratitude to Pennsylvania’s farmers who have worked hard to sustain life in 2020 is to shop at your local farmers market or look for the PA Preferred logo at your grocery store,” said Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding. “2020 has taught us to pay closer attention to where our food comes from and how it gets from farm to fork. Now, let’s directly thank those who make this happen.”
The foods found in a traditional Thanksgiving dinner are produced abundantly by Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry, including more than 7 million turkeys, 74 million pounds of pumpkins, and 160 million pounds of potatoes annually.
Pennsylvanians can find Pennsylvania products by:
– Looking for the PA Preferred logo in the grocery store
– Shopping at a local farmers market
– Seeking out and supporting one of Pennsylvania’s farmer-veterans
– Picking up a PA pie
Russell reflected on how Pennsylvania’s grocery stores, farmers markets and agriculture industry worked harder than ever to keep Pennsylvania fed throughout the pandemic this year.
“We should always be thankful for Pennsylvania’s farm families, but Thanksgiving serves as the perfect reminder of their hard work,” said Redding. “As you enjoy a wholesome and nutritious Thanksgiving meal safely with members of your household, I encourage you to pause in recognition of those whose livelihoods make the holiday bounty possible for us all to enjoy.”
Pennsylvanians experiencing food insecurity are encouraged to take advantage of Pennsylvania’s food assistance programs to fill gaps in their holiday meal plans.
