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May 11, 2021 - Blandon, PA

Wolf Administration Visits Mushroom Farm Mobile Vaccine Clinic, Acknowledges Workforce Dedication to Food Security

Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Governor's Advisory Commission for Latino Affairs Executive Director Luz Colon visited a vaccine clinic at Giorgio Mushrooms in Berks County where more than 600 farmworkers received their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The clinic was available through a mobile vaccine and testing unit operated in partnership by the Latino Connection and Highmark Blue Shield.

"These frontline workers have accepted risk and worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic to ensure the availability of food," said Redding. "Now, as the COVID-19 vaccine is available, we see they're not only dedicated to feeding Pennsylvania, but they're dedicated to doing their part to ensure of a safer, healthier commonwealth.

"Thank you for saying 'yes' to agriculture and 'yes' to a brighter, healthier future. Your commitment to community makes Pennsylvania a better place," added Redding.



PA Dept. of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding speaks outside a vaccine clinic at Giorgio Mushrooms in Berks County, where more than 600 farmworkers received their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. The clinic was available through a mobile vaccine and testing unit operated in partnership by the Latino Connection and Highmark Blue Shield.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/18747_AGRIC_MobileVax_NK_001.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Joe Caldwell, president at Giorgio Fresh Co., back left, and PA Dept. of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, back right, watch as Penn State Health Pharmacist Spencer Knauss gives a second vaccination dose to Carmina Ayala, an employee at Giorgio, during a vaccination clinic at Giorgio Mushrooms in Berks County, where more than 600 farmworkers received their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. The clinic was available through a mobile vaccine and testing unit operated in partnership by the Latino Connection and Highmark Blue Shield.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/18747_AGRIC_MobileVax_NK_002.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Gina Delillo, Vice President, Giorgi Companies & Director Human Resources, speaks outside a vaccine clinic at Giorgio Mushrooms in Berks County, where more than 600 farmworkers received their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. The clinic was available through a mobile vaccine and testing unit operated in partnership by the Latino Connection and Highmark Blue Shield.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/18747_AGRIC_MobileVax_NK_003.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> From left; PA Dept. of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, Joe Caldwell, president at Giorgio Fresh Co., and Gina Delillo, Vice President, Giorgi Companies & Director Human Resources, talk together outside a vaccine clinic at Giorgio Mushrooms in Berks County, where more than 600 farmworkers received their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. The clinic was available through a mobile vaccine and testing unit operated in partnership by the Latino Connection and Highmark Blue Shield.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/18747_AGRIC_MobileVax_NK_004.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Latino Connection Founder & CEO George Fernandez, takes a selfie during a vaccination clinic at Giorgio Mushrooms in Berks County, where more than 600 farmworkers received their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. The clinic was available through a mobile vaccine and testing unit operated in partnership by the Latino Connection and Highmark Blue Shield.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/18747_AGRIC_MobileVax_NK_005.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> PA Dept. of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding , center, and State Sen. Judy Schwank, right, talk with Betsy Osorio, with Penn State Health St. Joseph, during a vaccination clinic at Giorgio Mushrooms in Berks County, where more than 600 farmworkers received their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. The clinic was available through a mobile vaccine and testing unit operated in partnership by the Latino Connection and Highmark Blue Shield.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/18747_AGRIC_MobileVax_NK_006.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> State Sen. Judy Schwank speaks outside a vaccine clinic at Giorgio Mushrooms in Berks County, where more than 600 farmworkers received their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. The clinic was available through a mobile vaccine and testing unit operated in partnership by the Latino Connection and Highmark Blue Shield.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/18747_AGRIC_MobileVax_NK_007.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> State Sen. Judy Schwank, left, PA Dept. of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, center, and Leo Martinez, with Olivet Boys and Girls Club, right, talk together during a vaccination clinic at Giorgio Mushrooms in Berks County, where more than 600 farmworkers received their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. The clinic was available through a mobile vaccine and testing unit operated in partnership by the Latino Connection and Highmark Blue Shield.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/18747_AGRIC_MobileVax_NK_008.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Wolfs Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs Executive Director Luz Colon speaks outside a vaccine clinic at Giorgio Mushrooms in Berks County, where more than 600 farmworkers received their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. The clinic was available through a mobile vaccine and testing unit operated in partnership by the Latino Connection and Highmark Blue Shield.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/18747_AGRIC_MobileVax_NK_009.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> State Sen. Judy Schwank speaks outside a vaccine clinic at Giorgio Mushrooms in Berks County, where more than 600 farmworkers received their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. The clinic was available through a mobile vaccine and testing unit operated in partnership by the Latino Connection and Highmark Blue Shield.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/18747_AGRIC_MobileVax_NK_010.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Latino Connection Founder & CEO George Fernandez, left, talks with PA Dept. of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding during a vaccination clinic at Giorgio Mushrooms in Berks County, where more than 600 farmworkers received their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. The clinic was available through a mobile vaccine and testing unit operated in partnership by the Latino Connection and Highmark Blue Shield.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/18747_AGRIC_MobileVax_NK_011.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Latino Connection Founder & CEO George Fernandez, gives a tour of the mobile vaccination vehicle, during a vaccination clinic at Giorgio Mushrooms in Berks County, where more than 600 farmworkers received their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. The clinic was available through a mobile vaccine and testing unit operated in partnership by the Latino Connection and Highmark Blue Shield.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/18747_AGRIC_MobileVax_NK_012.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Kathleen McKenzie, vice president of community affairs for Highmark Blue Shield speaks outside a vaccine clinic at Giorgio Mushrooms in Berks County, where more than 600 farmworkers received their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. The clinic was available through a mobile vaccine and testing unit operated in partnership by the Latino Connection and Highmark Blue Shield.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/18747_AGRIC_MobileVax_NK_013.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Joe Caldwell, president at Giorgio Fresh Co., during a vaccine clinic at Giorgio Mushrooms in Berks County, where more than 600 farmworkers received their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. The clinic was available through a mobile vaccine and testing unit operated in partnership by the Latino Connection and Highmark Blue Shield.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/18747_AGRIC_MobileVax_NK_014.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> From left; State Sen. Judy Schwank, Joe Caldwell, president at Giorgio Fresh Co., and Gina Delillo, Vice President, Giorgi Companies & Director Human Resources, talk together outside a vaccine clinic at Giorgio Mushrooms in Berks County, where more than 600 farmworkers received their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. The clinic was available through a mobile vaccine and testing unit operated in partnership by the Latino Connection and Highmark Blue Shield.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/18747_AGRIC_MobileVax_NK_015.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Carlos Obrador Garrido, head consul of the Consulate of Mexico in Philadelphia, speaks outside a vaccine clinic at Giorgio Mushrooms in Berks County, where more than 600 farmworkers received their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. The clinic was available through a mobile vaccine and testing unit operated in partnership by the Latino Connection and Highmark Blue Shield.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/18747_AGRIC_MobileVax_NK_016.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> PA Dept. of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding speaks outside a vaccine clinic at Giorgio Mushrooms in Berks County, where more than 600 farmworkers received their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine,on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. The clinic was available through a mobile vaccine and testing unit operated in partnership by the Latino Connection and Highmark Blue Shield.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/18747_AGRIC_MobileVax_NK_017.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Latino Connection Founder & CEO George Fernandez, gives a tour of the mobile vaccination vehicle, during a vaccination clinic at Giorgio Mushrooms in Berks County, where more than 600 farmworkers received their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. The clinic was available through a mobile vaccine and testing unit operated in partnership by the Latino Connection and Highmark Blue Shield.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/18747_AGRIC_MobileVax_NK_018.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>