Education and Access the Focus of Joint Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Hearing
January 10, 2024

Education and Access the Focus of Joint Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Hearing

The state Senate and House Agriculture and Rural Affairs committees gathered today for a hearing at the PA Farm Show to discuss the five-year impact of the 2019 Pennsylvania Farm Bill with the main theme of those conversations being agriculture education and access.  [Read More]

Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee to Host Joint Hearing Jan. 10 to Review PA Farm Bill
January 8, 2024

Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee to Host Joint Hearing Jan. 10 to Review PA Farm Bill

The Senate and House Agriculture and Rural Affairs committees will hold a joint committee hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 10, beginning at 9 a.m., in the Monongahela Room at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex (2300 N Cameron St, Harrisburg).    [Read More]

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January 5, 2024

Informational meeting regarding 5 years of the Pennsylvania Farm Bill

Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee | Monongahela Room, Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, PA  [Read More]

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November 9, 2023

Meeting to consider SB 979, HB 1540 and HB 1661

Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee | Room 461, Main Capitol  [Read More]

Meeting to consider HB 295 and HB 1170
October 20, 2023

Meeting to consider HB 295 and HB 1170

Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee | Rules Committee Conference Room  [Read More]

MONDAY: Joint Senate Hearing Will Explore Solutions to Wildlife Crop Damage
October 20, 2023

MONDAY: Joint Senate Hearing Will Explore Solutions to Wildlife Crop Damage

The Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47), and the Senate Game and Fisheries Committee, chaired by Sen. Greg Rothman (R-34), will hold a joint hearing next week on crop damage caused by wildlife in Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

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October 19, 2023

Public hearing to discuss crop damage with the PFB and PGC

Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee and Senate Game and Fisheries Committee | Hearing Room 1, NOB  [Read More]

2023 Federal Farm Bill at the Center of Discussion During Joint Senate and House Agriculture Committees’ Informational Meeting
August 10, 2023

2023 Federal Farm Bill at the Center of Discussion During Joint Senate and House Agriculture Committees’ Informational Meeting

In the midst of Penn State’s Ag Progress Days and with federal negotiations underway regarding the 2023 Farm Bill, members of the Senate and House Agriculture and Rural Affairs committees joined for an informational meeting yesterday to discuss with stakeholders the potential impacts the impending legislation will have on Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

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June 5, 2023

Meeting to consider SB 746, HB 156 and HB 157

Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee | Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 10 a.m. | Room 461, Main Capitol  [Read More]

Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Favorably Recommends Russell Redding to Serve as PA Department of Agriculture Secretary
May 9, 2023

Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Favorably Recommends Russell Redding to Serve as PA Department of Agriculture Secretary

Today, Sens. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47), majority chair; and Judy Schwank (D-11), minority chair; and members of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee gave a unanimous, favorable recommendation for Russell Redding to serve as the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.  [Read More]

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