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Fetterman Meets with Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) met with Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding to discuss the Farm Bill, strengthening SNAP benefits, investing in small farmers, trade with Canada, and other issues facing Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry.

“I’ve been very clear that I fully stand behind PA’s agriculture leaders, especially the men and women who work tirelessly to put food on the table of hardworking families,” said Senator Fetterman. “I appreciated the opportunity to sit down with Secretary Redding and discuss how we can work together to deliver for Pennsylvania as we consider the Farm Bill.”

The meeting took place ahead of the Senate’s consideration of the Farm Bill and provided Secretary Redding with the opportunity to provide updates on the industry across the Commonwealth and discuss how the federal government can better support agriculture leaders across the nation.

As a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Senator Fetterman has introduced legislation like Fairness for Victims of SNAP Skimming Act, School Meal Modernization and Hunger Elimination Act, and the Food Secure Strikers Act. Senator Fetterman has also consistently advocated for a Farm Bill that meets the needs of our farmers and can successfully pass the Senate in a bipartisan manner.