CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – State lawmakers will host a free agriculture breakfast in April for farmers and others involved in Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry. The event will feature Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding as keynote speaker and will include a wide-ranging discussion on farming issues facing the commonwealth.
The Ag Breakfast is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Marion Volunteer Fire Co. social hall, 5465 Molly Pitcher Highway in Chambersburg. Guests will be served breakfast while hearing updates on agriculture policy and programs affecting farms and agribusinesses across Pennsylvania.
The event is open to farmers, agribusiness owners, farm families and other members of the agriculture community, and there is no cost to attend. Attendees are asked to RSVP in advance by calling 717-749-7384 or visiting RepReichard.com for registration information, as seating is limited. Register here.
The breakfast is hosted by Reps. Rob Kauffman (R), Chad Reichard (R), and Rich Irvin (R), who have emphasized the importance of connecting state leaders directly with the producers and businesses that make up Pennsylvania’s agriculture sector. THE lawmakers have said they want to hear directly from constituents about the challenges they face in areas such as regulation, markets and workforce needs.
The keynote address will be delivered by Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding, who is expected to speak about key statewide priorities, including farm conservation, dairy and livestock issues, and support for young and beginning farmers. Redding will also take part in a question-and-answer session, allowing participants to raise specific concerns and suggest ideas for improving state agriculture policy.
Organizers say the gathering is designed to foster conversation about issues such as farm profitability, property taxes, weather impacts, infrastructure and access to new markets. Local producers will have a chance to share their perspectives on how state programs and regulations affect daily operations on the farm.
The lawmakers hope the discussion will help inform their work in Harrisburg and ensure the voices of farmers and agriculture businesses remain central in legislative debates. They also encourage participants to bring questions about existing state programs and to share suggestions for future legislation to strengthen Pennsylvania agriculture.
