Joint Public Hearing on PA Fireworks Law
December 13, 2021

Joint Public Hearing on PA Fireworks Law

The Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47), and the House Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by Rep. Dan Moul (R-91), will hold a joint public hearing on Wednesday, Dec. 15, to review the 2017 expansion of the sale of fireworks, which allowed Pennsylvanians to purchase certain consumer-grade fireworks options previously not permitted under state law.  [Read More]

Committee Approves Bill to Alter Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board Membership
November 10, 2021

Committee Approves Bill to Alter Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board Membership

he Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee today approved legislation, sponsored by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who chairs the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, seeking to alter the membership of the Center’s board of directors, according to Committee Chairman Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47).  [Read More]

Committee Considers Solar Power Impact on Agriculture
September 21, 2021

Committee Considers Solar Power Impact on Agriculture

The Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee held a public hearing today (September 21) to receive testimony on utility scale solar development and agricultural land, according to Committee Chairman Senator Elder Vogel.  [Read More]

Committee to Consider Solar Power Impact on Agriculture
September 17, 2021

Committee to Consider Solar Power Impact on Agriculture

The Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee will hold a public hearing at 9 a.m., September 21, in Hearing Room 1 of the state Capitol North Office Building to receive testimony on utility scale solar development and agricultural land, according to Committee Chairman Senator Elder Vogel.  [Read More]

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June 24, 2021

Senate Approves Agritourism Bill

he Senate today approved legislation that would create a statewide standard allowing farmers to host Agritourism or Agritainment activities, according to Senator Elder Vogel, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee.   [Read More]

Ag Committee Approves Milk Marketing Board Nomination
June 24, 2021

Ag Committee Approves Milk Marketing Board Nomination

The Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee today (June 24) recommended Senate confirmation of the reappointment of Robert N. Barley to the Milk Marketing Board, according to Committee Chairman Senator Elder Vogel.  [Read More]

Ag Committee to Consider Milk Marketing Board Nomination on Thursday
June 22, 2021

Ag Committee to Consider Milk Marketing Board Nomination on Thursday

The Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee will consider the reappointment of Robert N. Barley to the Milk Marketing Board at a meeting set for 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 24, in Room 8E-B of the State Capitol East Wing, according to Committee Chairman Senator Elder Vogel.  [Read More]

Senate Confirms Milk Marketing Board Nominee
June 15, 2021

Senate Confirms Milk Marketing Board Nominee

The Senate today (June 15) confirmed the nomination of Kristi R. Kassimer to serve on the Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board, according to Senator Elder Vogel, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee.  [Read More]

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June 15, 2021

Ag Committee Approves Milk Marketing Board Nominee

The Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee today recommended Senate confirmation of the nomination of Kristi R. Kassimer, according to Committee Chairman Senator Elder Vogel.   [Read More]

Committee to Consider Milk Marketing Board Nominee on Tuesday
June 11, 2021

Committee to Consider Milk Marketing Board Nominee on Tuesday

The Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee will consider the nomination of Kristi R. Kassimer to the Milk Marketing Board at a meeting set for 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 15, in Hearing Room 1 of the State Capitol North Office Building, according to Committee Chairman Senator Elder Vogel.  [Read More]

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