By Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward, Senator Scott Martin and Senator John DiSanto The COVID-19 pandemic has created extraordinary challenges that clearly require the cooperation of all branches and levels of government. Unfortunately, that hasn’t been the case in...
Listen Senator Elder Vogel’s “farming legacy” bill, a key measure to help promote and support Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry into the future, was signed into law by the Governor on Tuesday (July 2). Senator Vogel’s measure, Senate Bill 478 (Act 65 of 2019),...
See all the Farming First bills here. HARRISBURG – A broad package of bills to support Pennsylvania agriculture and encourage new generations of farmers to continue the state’s rich farming heritage were signed by the Governor, including several measures introduced...
HARRISBURG – Senate Republicans held a news conference today to highlight passage of seven bills this week that would help current and future generations of Pennsylvania farmers. The “Farming First” package is designed to build on the longstanding efforts of...
HARRISBURG – In recognition of the tremendous contributions of Pennsylvania’s agriculture community to the state’s economy and heritage, the Senate passed five bills today to ensure farming operations remain an important part of the state’s future. The bills in the...
HARRISBURG – The Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee approved a bill today that would support farmers who want to host agritourism events like hayrides, farm tours and corn mazes, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator Ryan Aument (R-36). Many...
