Senator Gene Yaw and Representative Clint Owlett hosted a breakfast meeting on agriculture with participants from Tioga and Bradford counties on April 13. The event took place at the Tioga County Fairgrounds and included U.S. Senator Dave McCormick, Secretary Russell Redding of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, farmers, agribusiness professionals, FFA students, dairy royalty, teachers, and elected officials.
The annual meeting is intended to create an open dialogue about agricultural and environmental topics that affect the region. Yaw said, “Each year, the discussion is intended to create a friendly dialogue and exchange of ideas on important agricultural and environmental topics impacting our region. The meeting is also designed to listen to concerns and answer questions. I am thankful to Rep. Owlett for his partnership on this event and to the agriculture community for their overwhelming interest.”
Owlett said he values these opportunities: “Our farmers and others in the business of agriculture are some of the most hardworking and dedicated people you’ll ever meet. 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.”
A session during the event focused on farm legacy planning led by Kurtis Eby of Bare Wealth Advisors and Tony Brubaker of Brubaker Farms in Mount Joy. They discussed financial strategies for families planning for future operations.
Yaw expressed appreciation for those involved: “I’m incredibly grateful for the event’s generous sponsors, volunteers and speakers,” he said. “Your continued support and engagement are what make this annual gathering such a great tradition for our region’s agricultural community.”
Yaw has contributed to community activities by coaching Little League Baseball and youth soccer according to his official website. He received recognition as Lycoming County Solicitor of the Year in 2004 according to his official website. He has also provided general counsel to Pennsylvania College of Technology for more than 20 years while chairing its board since 2013 according to his official website. In addition, Yaw chaired the Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee while serving as vice chairman of Senate Urban Affairs & Housing Committee according to his official website, representing areas including Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Tioga, and Union counties according to his official website.
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