October 19, 2021 - PIttsburgh, PA
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, Pennsylvania Farm Bureau President Rick Ebert, and dairy industry stakeholders toured Turner's Dairy. There, they highlighted the Wolf Administration's investments to Pennsylvania dairy, a sector of agriculture that creates jobs, feeds families, and fuels communities. "Strengthening Pennsylvania dairy means investing in its future," said Redding. "Early on, Governor Wolf prioritized dairy investments to safeguard family farms and ensure dairy remained a major economic driver in the commonwealth.The Wolf Administration's investments over the past seven years have fueled innovation, created jobs and strengthened the industry's competitiveness. PA dairy farmers are feeding families and fueling the economy. These investments are both in dairy industry but also in the future of our commonwealth." Pennsylvania ranks 7th nationally in total milk production, with nearly 520,000 cows producing more than 10.6 billion pounds of milk annually. The industry supports 53,300 jobs and contributes $14.1 billion to the state's economy. In recent years, dairy has faced market challenges due to increased costs and changes in supply and demand. Recognizing these challenges, Governor Wolf has invested more than $50 million since 2015 to better position Pennsylvania's dairy industry for the future.
An Official Pennsylvania Government Website