The PA Farm Show Ends for Another Year
January 18, 2022
The 106th Pennsylvania Farm Show came to a close on Saturday, Jan. 15, after a successful return to an in-person show, said Sen. Elder Vogel, R-47. While the attendance for the 2022 show was down from prior shows, this year’s show saw visitors come back to the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg after last year’s show was a virtual event due to concerns about COVID-19. [Read More]
Panel Discussion on Mental Health in Agriculture
January 07, 2022
Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee | Tuesday, January 11, 2022 | 1:00 pm | Erie Room, Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, PA | [Read More]
Joint public hearing to receive testimony regarding fireworks laws
December 13, 2021
JOINT HEARING | Senate AND House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committees | Wednesday, December 15, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. | East Wing Room 60 | [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 450
November 05, 2021
Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee | Wednesday, November 10, 2021 | 9:30 a.m. | Main Capitol, Room 461 [Read More]
Hearing on utility scale solar development and agricultural land in Pennsylvania
September 17, 2021
Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee | Tuesday, September 21, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. | NOB #1 & Virtual Participation | [Read More]
Ceremony Marks Change to Milk Date Requirement in PA
August 18, 2021
Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee Chairman Senator Elder Vogel (R-47) participated today in a ceremony marking the enactment of his legislation updating “sell by” and “best by” date labeling for pasteurized milk. [Read More]
Joint informational meeting on augmented reality technology applications for agriculture
August 09, 2021
Senate AND House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committees | August 11, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. | Larson Research Center, Pennsylvania Furnace, Huntingdon County | [Read More]
Bill Modifying Milk Date Requirement for Sales Enacted into Law
July 01, 2021
Senator Elder Vogel’s measure updating “sell by” and “best by” date labeling for pasteurized milk was signed into law on Wednesday (June 30). Senate Bill 434, now Act 62 of 2021, goes into effect in 30 days. [Read More]
Bill Modifying Milk Date Requirement for Sales Headed to Governor
June 22, 2021
A measure introduced by Senator Elder Vogel (R-47) updating “sell by” and “best by” date labeling for pasteurized milk received final legislative approval today with Senate concurrence on a minor amendment by the House of Representatives.
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To consider Robert Barley’s reappointment to the PA Milk Marketing Board
June 22, 2021
Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee | Thursday, June 24, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-B and Virtual Participation [Read More]