Governor Josh Shapiro(@GovernorShapiro):UPDATE: Our Freeze Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants begin hitting farmers’ bank accounts TODAY. I promised our growers that we would work to get this relief out as soon as possible — and we’re delivering just in time for harvest season. I know that this $10 million isn’t going to completely offset the financial hit that our fruit growers are taking to their bottom line this fall, but it’s a start. And we’ll be there every step of the way as they work to get back on their feet and fully recover.

2026.11.02 18:59

UPDATE: Our Freeze Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants begin hitting farmers’ bank accounts TODAY. I promised our growers that we would work to get this relief out as soon as possible — and we’re delivering just in time for harvest season. I know that this $10 million isn’t going to completely offset the financial hit that our fruit growers are taking to their bottom line this fall, but it’s a start. And we’ll be there every step of the way as they work to get back on their feet and fully recover.

Governor Josh Shapiro@GovernorShapiro

2026.08.24 17:00

BIG NEWS: Applications for Freeze Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants are OPEN — and any grower who expects to lose at least 30% of the crops they’ve planted this year can apply. As an apple farmer recently told me, freezes happen — but this one was catastrophic. So, we’re taking action. Applications are open through September 21st, and we’ll be working double time to get this $10 million of relief out and in farmers’ pockets by harvest season. I know this is the first step in a long road ahead — but we’re going to keep having our farmers' backs and get through this together. Apply at the link below: