WELLSBORO –Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), along with Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) and Rep. Tina Pickett (R-110), hosted a “Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture” this week with nearly 200 participants representing the region’s agriculture and agribusiness sectors.
Held at the Tioga County Fairgrounds, attendees consisting of farmers, agribusiness professionals, 4-H members, FFA students, dairy royalty, teachers and elected officials heard from the legislators. Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding was also in attendance and the breakfast featured a special guest panel to discuss mental health and relief programs for farmers.
“Each year, the discussion is intended to create a friendly dialogue and exchange of ideas on important agricultural and environmental topics impacting our region,” Yaw said. “The meeting is also designed to listen to concerns and answer questions. I am thankful to Rep. Owlett and Rep. Pickett for their partnership on this event and to the agriculture community for their overwhelming interest.”
“Our farmers and others in the business of agriculture are some of the most hardworking and dedicated people you’ll ever meet,” Owlett said. “I greatly value the opportunity to talk with them, hear their concerns and discuss solutions to address the challenges they face as they work to put food on our tables.”
“This event gave us an opportunity to engage with some of the hardworking men and women in Pennsylvania’s No. 1 industry,” said Pickett. “Sen. Yaw, Rep. Owlett and I heard directly from local farmers, which helps us understand their challenges as we work together to strengthen the agricultural sector in our region and statewide.”
The day’s discussion also touched on several legislative proposals pending before the state Senate, which focus on water quality, stream maintenance and environmental improvements.
For more state-related news and information, constituents can visit Senator Yaw’s website at www.SenatorGeneYaw.com, Rep. Owlett’s website at www.RepOwlett.com or Rep. Pickett’s website at www.RepPickett.com.
CONTACT:
Elizabeth Weitzel (Sen. Yaw)
717-787-3280
Patricia Hippler (Rep. Owlett)
717-772-9846
Andy Briggs (Rep. Pickett)
717-260-6474