HARRISBURG, Pa. – Pennsylvania is making a big investment in the future of the state’s $ 132 billion agriculture industry.

Officials say the “state farm bill” includes $600,000 in grants to expand career opportunities.

They awarded grants Monday morning at the Pennsylvania Farm Show.

Alvernia University will get $7,500 for its “Seeds of Discovery” project.

The Brandywine Heights Area School District is getting the same amount for a poultry science program.