# Russell Redding

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## Timeline

- **2026-08-24**: Applications open — Farmers with at least 30% expected crop losses can apply via Pennsylvania Bulletin mail form or email instructions.
- **2026-08-20**: $10 million recovery program announced — Gov. Shapiro and Secretary Redding announce the Fruit Grower Freeze Disaster Assistance Recovery Grant Program at Three Springs Fruit Farm.
- **2026-04-21**: Freeze event ends — Eligible freeze period closes; growers assess production losses against the 30% grant threshold.
- **2026-04-01**: Freeze event begins — Freezing temperatures begin across Pennsylvania, exposing stone fruits, grapes, and berries during the April 1-21 damage window.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### $10M PA freeze grant exposes climate cost for fruit growers
2026-08-23 18:36:31 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

Pennsylvania has allocated a $10 million disaster recovery grant for fruit growers hit by a late-April freeze. For climate and energy professionals, it highlights the growing economic damage from early-bloom freezes and the gap between emergency aid and real adaptation. Applications open Aug. 24 for producers with 30% crop losses.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/pa-freeze-grant-climate-adaptation

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