Senator Gene Yaw, along with Representatives Clint Owlett and Tina Pickett, hosted a breakfast meeting on agriculture this week in Wellsboro. The event attracted nearly 200 participants from the region’s agriculture and agribusiness sectors.
The meeting took place at the Tioga County Fairgrounds, where farmers, agribusiness professionals, 4-H members, FFA students, dairy royalty, teachers, and elected officials gathered to hear from the legislators. Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding also attended. A special guest panel discussed 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,” said Yaw. “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 stated. “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,” added 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.”
Discussions during the day included several legislative proposals pending before the state Senate focusing on water quality, stream maintenance, and environmental improvements.
For more information about state-related news, constituents can visit Senator Yaw’s website at www.SenatorGeneYaw.com or Representatives Owlett’s at www.RepOwlett.com or Pickett’s at www.RepPickett.com.
