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Sens. Vogel, Schwank Send Letter to Milk Marketing Board Voicing Opposition to House Bill 224
October 26, 2022

Sens. Vogel, Schwank Send Letter to Milk Marketing Board Voicing Opposition to House Bill 224

Today, state Sens. Elder Vogel (R-47) and Judy Schwank (D-11), the chairs of the Pennsylvania Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, sent a letter to the Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board (PMMB) expressing their concerns about House Bill 224.  [Read More]

Very Small Meat and Poultry Processor Reimbursement Grant Program Now Accepting Applications
July 25, 2022

Very Small Meat and Poultry Processor Reimbursement Grant Program Now Accepting Applications

The application period for the Very Small Meat and Poultry Processor Reimbursement Grant Program opened today at 8 a.m. and will close at 5 p.m. on Sept. 26, 2022, according to Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47), chairman of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee.  [Read More]

Senate Ag Committee to Consider Bills Making Fireworks Law Changes, Helping Dairy Farmers
June 20, 2022

Senate Ag Committee to Consider Bills Making Fireworks Law Changes, Helping Dairy Farmers

The Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee will meet off the floor in the Senate Rules Room on Monday, June 20, to consider two bills, according to Committee Chair Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47):  [Read More]

Senate Ag Committee Considers Very Small Meat Processing Grant Program Update, Horse Racing Regulations Legislation
May 24, 2022

Senate Ag Committee Considers Very Small Meat Processing Grant Program Update, Horse Racing Regulations Legislation

The Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee reported out two bills during a voting meeting held Tuesday in the state Capitol, according to Committee Chair Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47).  [Read More]

Senate Ag Committee to Consider Very Small Meat Processing Grant Program Update, Horse Racing Regulations Legislation
May 23, 2022

Senate Ag Committee to Consider Very Small Meat Processing Grant Program Update, Horse Racing Regulations Legislation

The Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee will hold a voting meeting at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 24, in Room 461, Main Capitol, to consider the following legislation:  [Read More]

The committee considers legislation and holds hearings on issues pertaining to agriculture in Pennsylvania and provides review and oversight of regulations proposed by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.

In addition, the committee participates in and monitors a number of related boards and commissions.

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