This outlet covers agriculture in Wayne, Pike, and Monroe counties, where farmland increasingly competes with development pressure for the same acreage. Coverage tracks how local zoning, tax policy, and land-use decisions affect working farms, from preferential tax programs meant to keep agricultural land in production to disputes over how that land gets used when it changes hands. The Poconos region’s agricultural base is smaller and more fragile than its reputation as tourist country suggests, and this outlet pays attention to the pressures shaping whether farmland stays farmland: housing development, warehouse and data center construction, and municipal decisions. If it happens with agriculture in this region and it’s of public interest, we’ll cover it — check back here to stay current.
Harrisburg, PA — November 14, 2025 The Shapiro Administration is putting down roots — literally — with a statewide effort to plant trees and improve community green spaces. On Friday, DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn helped plant 33 trees in Harrisburg’s Cloverly Heights neighborhood, highlighting the many ways trees benefit local communities. The trees, including...
The quiet clucking of backyard hens has become a contentious issue across Monroe County and the Poconos. As more NEPA residents seek fresh eggs, food security, or simply connection to traditional practices, they’re discovering a frustrating maze of local regulations and state mandates. The question: Should you be free to keep chickens on your own...