PA SB1200

Designates the apple as the official fruit of Pennsylvania, effective immediately upon enactment

Pennsylvania ranks as the fourth largest producer of fresh apples and processed apple products in the United States

Over 25,000 acres of apple orchards exist across all 67 Pennsylvania counties, producing 400-600 million pounds annually over the past decade

Four apple varieties originated in Pennsylvania: Nittany (1979), Smokehouse (1837, Lancaster County), Jefferies (1830, Chester County), and York Imperial (1820s, York County)