August 21, 2025 - Martinsburg, PA
Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding joined Pennsylvania farmers and agriculture leaders at Kulp Dairy Farm in Blair County to highlight how the Shapiro Administration's work to modernize and accelerate permitting are delivering speed and predictably for farmers - allowing them to invest and expand their operations.From day one, Governor Shapiro has made cutting red tape and streamlining government a top priority. By speeding up permitting processes, his Administration is helping farmers like the Kulps expand their operations with confidence - supporting jobs, boosting food production, and driving rural economic growth."From day one, my Administration has been laser-focused on cutting red tape and speeding up government so Pennsylvanians can get answers more quickly and move forward with their plans - whether that's a dairy farm expanding, a barber opening a new shop, or a teacher starting in the classroom," said Governor Shapiro. "By modernizing the permitting process, we're helping family farms like the Kulps grow and thrive, while making sure our ag sector continues to feed our families and power our Commonwealth's economy."Speaker List:Kyle Kulp, Owner, Kulp Dairy FarmGovernor Josh ShapiroSecretary Russell Redding, PA Department of AgricultureChris Hoffman, President, Pennsylvania Farm Bureau
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