On October 4th, EDC Finance and the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) approved 2% interest rate loans totaling $1,175,000 for 3 production agriculture projects in Lancaster County. The three projects will support the future continued farming operation of 250 acres through land acquisition, construction of organic broiler barns, and renovation of a cage free layer facility. Fulton Bank, First Citizens Community Bank, and MidAtlantic Farm Credit supplied senior lending to complete the financing structure for the projects.