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November 13, 2025 - Aspers, PA

Shapiro Administration Names Farmworkers of the Year, Honoring Workers Critical to Pennsylvania's Economy and Food Security

Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Secretary of Labor & Industry Nancy A. Walker joined PA State Council of Farm Organizations President Kimberly Paley at Adams County Nursery in Aspers to honor three critical food industry workers as Pennsylvania Farmworkers of the Year. Award winners were Adams County Nursery Orchard Laborer Wilson Garcia Deras, Harvest Supervisor Jose Maderas of Leidy's Premium Meats in Souderton, Montgomery County, and Crew Supervisor Jose "Ponce" Cruz of Bonnie Brae Fruit Farms in Gardners, Adams County.

The awards highlight outstanding frontline farm and food-processing employees who work tirelessly to produce a safe, secure food supply, feeding families and local economies across Pennsylvania. The three honorees are among the nearly 600,000 workers who keep Pennsylvania's $132.5 billion agriculture industry in business.

"Hard-working, skilled, team-players like Wilson, Ponce, and Jose inspire their coworkers to perform extremely well in demanding, difficult jobs to put food on all our tables and keep their employers in business," Secretary Redding said. "The Shapiro Administration applauds the tremendous contributions agriculture workers, whether they are citizens or guest workers, make to our communities, our economy and to every single one of our daily lives. Governor Josh Shapiro has made Pennsylvania agriculture a top priority since day one, recognizing the industry and the workers who keep it running as central to our state's and our nation's economic security."

Speakers Include:
Kim Paley - Dir. of PA State Council of Farm Organizations
Secretary Redding
John Paul - Orchard Manger, Adams County Nursery
Wilson Garcia Deras - (award recipient)
Phil McClay - Dir. of HR, Leidy's Premium Meats
Jose Madera (award recipient)
Sarah Zost - Bonnie Brae
Jose Ponce Cruz (award recipient)
Secretary Nancy Walker



Aspers, PA. Award winners pose with event attendees and participants. The Department of Agriculture, along with other state and local stakeholders, honor three critical food industry workers as Pennsylvania Farmworkers of the Year. The awards highlight outstanding frontline farm and food-processing employees who work tirelessly to produce a safe, secure food supply, feeding families and local economies across Pennsylvania. The three honorees are among the nearly 600,000 workers who keep Pennsylvanias $132.5 billion agriculture industry in business. November 13, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28557_AGRI_FarmWrkYr_AG_01.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Aspers, PA. The Department of Agriculture, along with other state and local stakeholders, honor three critical food industry workers as Pennsylvania Farmworkers of the Year. The awards highlight outstanding frontline farm and food-processing employees who work tirelessly to produce a safe, secure food supply, feeding families and local economies across Pennsylvania. The three honorees are among the nearly 600,000 workers who keep Pennsylvanias $132.5 billion agriculture industry in business. November 13, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28557_AGRI_FarmWrkYr_AG_02.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Aspers, PA. Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding speaks during Thursdays press conference at Adams County Nursery. The Department of Agriculture, along with other state and local stakeholders, honor three critical food industry workers as Pennsylvania Farmworkers of the Year. The awards highlight outstanding frontline farm and food-processing employees who work tirelessly to produce a safe, secure food supply, feeding families and local economies across Pennsylvania. The three honorees are among the nearly 600,000 workers who keep Pennsylvanias $132.5 billion agriculture industry in business. November 13, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28557_AGRI_FarmWrkYr_AG_03.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Aspers, PA. Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding speaks during Thursdays press conference at Adams County Nursery. The Department of Agriculture, along with other state and local stakeholders, honor three critical food industry workers as Pennsylvania Farmworkers of the Year. The awards highlight outstanding frontline farm and food-processing employees who work tirelessly to produce a safe, secure food supply, feeding families and local economies across Pennsylvania. The three honorees are among the nearly 600,000 workers who keep Pennsylvanias $132.5 billion agriculture industry in business. November 13, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28557_AGRI_FarmWrkYr_AG_04.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Aspers, PA. Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding speaks during Thursdays press conference at Adams County Nursery. The Department of Agriculture, along with other state and local stakeholders, honor three critical food industry workers as Pennsylvania Farmworkers of the Year. The awards highlight outstanding frontline farm and food-processing employees who work tirelessly to produce a safe, secure food supply, feeding families and local economies across Pennsylvania. The three honorees are among the nearly 600,000 workers who keep Pennsylvanias $132.5 billion agriculture industry in business. November 13, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28557_AGRI_FarmWrkYr_AG_05.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Aspers, PA. Nancy Walker, Secretary of the PA Dept. of Labor and Industry at Thursdays press conference at Adams County Nursery. The Department of Agriculture, along with other state and local stakeholders, honor three critical food industry workers as Pennsylvania Farmworkers of the Year. The awards highlight outstanding frontline farm and food-processing employees who work tirelessly to produce a safe, secure food supply, feeding families and local economies across Pennsylvania. The three honorees are among the nearly 600,000 workers who keep Pennsylvanias $132.5 billion agriculture industry in business. November 13, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28557_AGRI_FarmWrkYr_AG_06.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Aspers, PA. Nancy Walker, Secretary of the PA Dept. of Labor and Industry at Thursdays press conference at Adams County Nursery. The Department of Agriculture, along with other state and local stakeholders, honor three critical food industry workers as Pennsylvania Farmworkers of the Year. The awards highlight outstanding frontline farm and food-processing employees who work tirelessly to produce a safe, secure food supply, feeding families and local economies across Pennsylvania. The three honorees are among the nearly 600,000 workers who keep Pennsylvanias $132.5 billion agriculture industry in business. November 13, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28557_AGRI_FarmWrkYr_AG_07.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Aspers, PA. Nancy Walker, Secretary of the PA Dept. of Labor and Industry speaks during Thursdays press conference at Adams County Nursery. The Department of Agriculture, along with other state and local stakeholders, honor three critical food industry workers as Pennsylvania Farmworkers of the Year. The awards highlight outstanding frontline farm and food-processing employees who work tirelessly to produce a safe, secure food supply, feeding families and local economies across Pennsylvania. The three honorees are among the nearly 600,000 workers who keep Pennsylvanias $132.5 billion agriculture industry in business. November 13, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28557_AGRI_FarmWrkYr_AG_08.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Aspers, PA. PA State Council of Farm Organizations President Kim Paley speaks during Thursdays press conference at Adams County Nursery. The Department of Agriculture, along with other state and local stakeholders, honor three critical food industry workers as Pennsylvania Farmworkers of the Year. The awards highlight outstanding frontline farm and food-processing employees who work tirelessly to produce a safe, secure food supply, feeding families and local economies across Pennsylvania. The three honorees are among the nearly 600,000 workers who keep Pennsylvanias $132.5 billion agriculture industry in business. November 13, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28557_AGRI_FarmWrkYr_AG_10.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Aspers, PA. John Paul Baugher, Orchard Manger at Adams County Nursery speaks during Thursdays press conference at Adams County Nursery. The Department of Agriculture, along with other state and local stakeholders, honor three critical food industry workers as Pennsylvania Farmworkers of the Year. The awards highlight outstanding frontline farm and food-processing employees who work tirelessly to produce a safe, secure food supply, feeding families and local economies across Pennsylvania. The three honorees are among the nearly 600,000 workers who keep Pennsylvanias $132.5 billion agriculture industry in business. November 13, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28557_AGRI_FarmWrkYr_AG_11.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Aspers, PA. Award recipient Wilson Garcia Deras, and worker at Adams County Nursery speaks during Thursdays press conference at Adams County Nursery. The Department of Agriculture, along with other state and local stakeholders, honor three critical food industry workers as Pennsylvania Farmworkers of the Year. The awards highlight outstanding frontline farm and food-processing employees who work tirelessly to produce a safe, secure food supply, feeding families and local economies across Pennsylvania. The three honorees are among the nearly 600,000 workers who keep Pennsylvanias $132.5 billion agriculture industry in business. November 13, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28557_AGRI_FarmWrkYr_AG_12.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Aspers, PA. The Department of Agriculture, along with other state and local stakeholders, honor three critical food industry workers as Pennsylvania Farmworkers of the Year. The awards highlight outstanding frontline farm and food-processing employees who work tirelessly to produce a safe, secure food supply, feeding families and local economies across Pennsylvania. The three honorees are among the nearly 600,000 workers who keep Pennsylvanias $132.5 billion agriculture industry in business. November 13, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28557_AGRI_FarmWrkYr_AG_13.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Aspers, PA. The Department of Agriculture, along with other state and local stakeholders, honor three critical food industry workers as Pennsylvania Farmworkers of the Year. The awards highlight outstanding frontline farm and food-processing employees who work tirelessly to produce a safe, secure food supply, feeding families and local economies across Pennsylvania. The three honorees are among the nearly 600,000 workers who keep Pennsylvanias $132.5 billion agriculture industry in business. November 13, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28557_AGRI_FarmWrkYr_AG_14.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Aspers, PA. Phil McClay, Director of Human Resources at Leidys Premium Meatsspeaks during Thursdays press conference at Adams County Nursery. The Department of Agriculture, along with other state and local stakeholders, honor three critical food industry workers as Pennsylvania Farmworkers of the Year. The awards highlight outstanding frontline farm and food-processing employees who work tirelessly to produce a safe, secure food supply, feeding families and local economies across Pennsylvania. The three honorees are among the nearly 600,000 workers who keep Pennsylvanias $132.5 billion agriculture industry in business. November 13, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28557_AGRI_FarmWrkYr_AG_15.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Aspers, PA. Phil McClay, Director of Human Resources at Leidys Premium Meatsspeaks during Thursdays press conference at Adams County Nursery. The Department of Agriculture, along with other state and local stakeholders, honor three critical food industry workers as Pennsylvania Farmworkers of the Year. The awards highlight outstanding frontline farm and food-processing employees who work tirelessly to produce a safe, secure food supply, feeding families and local economies across Pennsylvania. The three honorees are among the nearly 600,000 workers who keep Pennsylvanias $132.5 billion agriculture industry in business. November 13, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28557_AGRI_FarmWrkYr_AG_16.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Aspers, PA. Award recipient Jose Madera stands next to Nancy Walker, Secretary of the PA Dept. of Labor and Industry during Thursdays press conference at Adams County Nursery. The Department of Agriculture, along with other state and local stakeholders, honor three critical food industry workers as Pennsylvania Farmworkers of the Year. The awards highlight outstanding frontline farm and food-processing employees who work tirelessly to produce a safe, secure food supply, feeding families and local economies across Pennsylvania. The three honorees are among the nearly 600,000 workers who keep Pennsylvanias $132.5 billion agriculture industry in business. November 13, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28557_AGRI_FarmWrkYr_AG_17.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Aspers, PA. Award recipient Jose Madera. The Department of Agriculture, along with other state and local stakeholders, honor three critical food industry workers as Pennsylvania Farmworkers of the Year. The awards highlight outstanding frontline farm and food-processing employees who work tirelessly to produce a safe, secure food supply, feeding families and local economies across Pennsylvania. The three honorees are among the nearly 600,000 workers who keep Pennsylvanias $132.5 billion agriculture industry in business. November 13, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28557_AGRI_FarmWrkYr_AG_18.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Aspers, PA. The Department of Agriculture, along with other state and local stakeholders, honor three critical food industry workers as Pennsylvania Farmworkers of the Year. The awards highlight outstanding frontline farm and food-processing employees who work tirelessly to produce a safe, secure food supply, feeding families and local economies across Pennsylvania. The three honorees are among the nearly 600,000 workers who keep Pennsylvanias $132.5 billion agriculture industry in business. November 13, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28557_AGRI_FarmWrkYr_AG_19.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Aspers, PA. The Department of Agriculture, along with other state and local stakeholders, honor three critical food industry workers as Pennsylvania Farmworkers of the Year. The awards highlight outstanding frontline farm and food-processing employees who work tirelessly to produce a safe, secure food supply, feeding families and local economies across Pennsylvania. The three honorees are among the nearly 600,000 workers who keep Pennsylvanias $132.5 billion agriculture industry in business. November 13, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28557_AGRI_FarmWrkYr_AG_20.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Aspers, PA. Sarah Zost, Business Manager at Bonnie Brae, speaks during Thursdays press conference. The Department of Agriculture, along with other state and local stakeholders, honor three critical food industry workers as Pennsylvania Farmworkers of the Year. The awards highlight outstanding frontline farm and food-processing employees who work tirelessly to produce a safe, secure food supply, feeding families and local economies across Pennsylvania. The three honorees are among the nearly 600,000 workers who keep Pennsylvanias $132.5 billion agriculture industry in business. November 13, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28557_AGRI_FarmWrkYr_AG_21.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Aspers, PA. Sarah Zost, Business Manager at Bonnie Brae, speaks during Thursdays press conference. The Department of Agriculture, along with other state and local stakeholders, honor three critical food industry workers as Pennsylvania Farmworkers of the Year. The awards highlight outstanding frontline farm and food-processing employees who work tirelessly to produce a safe, secure food supply, feeding families and local economies across Pennsylvania. The three honorees are among the nearly 600,000 workers who keep Pennsylvanias $132.5 billion agriculture industry in business. November 13, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28557_AGRI_FarmWrkYr_AG_22.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Aspers, PA. Award recipient Jose Ponce Cruz. The Department of Agriculture, along with other state and local stakeholders, honor three critical food industry workers as Pennsylvania Farmworkers of the Year. The awards highlight outstanding frontline farm and food-processing employees who work tirelessly to produce a safe, secure food supply, feeding families and local economies across Pennsylvania. The three honorees are among the nearly 600,000 workers who keep Pennsylvanias $132.5 billion agriculture industry in business. November 13, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28557_AGRI_FarmWrkYr_AG_23.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Aspers, PA. The Department of Agriculture, along with other state and local stakeholders, honor three critical food industry workers as Pennsylvania Farmworkers of the Year. The awards highlight outstanding frontline farm and food-processing employees who work tirelessly to produce a safe, secure food supply, feeding families and local economies across Pennsylvania. The three honorees are among the nearly 600,000 workers who keep Pennsylvanias $132.5 billion agriculture industry in business. November 13, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28557_AGRI_FarmWrkYr_AG_24.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Aspers, PA. Award recipient Jose Ponce Cruz, speaks during Thursday's press conference. The Department of Agriculture, along with other state and local stakeholders, honor three critical food industry workers as Pennsylvania Farmworkers of the Year. The awards highlight outstanding frontline farm and food-processing employees who work tirelessly to produce a safe, secure food supply, feeding families and local economies across Pennsylvania. The three honorees are among the nearly 600,000 workers who keep Pennsylvanias $132.5 billion agriculture industry in business. November 13, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28557_AGRI_FarmWrkYr_AG_25.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Aspers, PA. The Department of Agriculture, along with other state and local stakeholders, honor three critical food industry workers as Pennsylvania Farmworkers of the Year. The awards highlight outstanding frontline farm and food-processing employees who work tirelessly to produce a safe, secure food supply, feeding families and local economies across Pennsylvania. The three honorees are among the nearly 600,000 workers who keep Pennsylvanias $132.5 billion agriculture industry in business. November 13, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28557_AGRI_FarmWrkYr_AG_26.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Aspers, PA. The Department of Agriculture, along with other state and local stakeholders, honor three critical food industry workers as Pennsylvania Farmworkers of the Year. The awards highlight outstanding frontline farm and food-processing employees who work tirelessly to produce a safe, secure food supply, feeding families and local economies across Pennsylvania. The three honorees are among the nearly 600,000 workers who keep Pennsylvanias $132.5 billion agriculture industry in business. November 13, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28557_AGRI_FarmWrkYr_AG_27.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Aspers, PA. The Department of Agriculture, along with other state and local stakeholders, honor three critical food industry workers as Pennsylvania Farmworkers of the Year. The awards highlight outstanding frontline farm and food-processing employees who work tirelessly to produce a safe, secure food supply, feeding families and local economies across Pennsylvania. The three honorees are among the nearly 600,000 workers who keep Pennsylvanias $132.5 billion agriculture industry in business. 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The awards highlight outstanding frontline farm and food-processing employees who work tirelessly to produce a safe, secure food supply, feeding families and local economies across Pennsylvania. The three honorees are among the nearly 600,000 workers who keep Pennsylvanias $132.5 billion agriculture industry in business. November 13, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28557_AGRI_FarmWrkYr_AG_31.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Aspers, PA. The Department of Agriculture, along with other state and local stakeholders, honor three critical food industry workers as Pennsylvania Farmworkers of the Year. The awards highlight outstanding frontline farm and food-processing employees who work tirelessly to produce a safe, secure food supply, feeding families and local economies across Pennsylvania. The three honorees are among the nearly 600,000 workers who keep Pennsylvanias $132.5 billion agriculture industry in business. 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The awards highlight outstanding frontline farm and food-processing employees who work tirelessly to produce a safe, secure food supply, feeding families and local economies across Pennsylvania. The three honorees are among the nearly 600,000 workers who keep Pennsylvanias $132.5 billion agriculture industry in business. November 13, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28557_AGRI_FarmWrkYr_AG_34.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Aspers, PA. The Department of Agriculture, along with other state and local stakeholders, honor three critical food industry workers as Pennsylvania Farmworkers of the Year. The awards highlight outstanding frontline farm and food-processing employees who work tirelessly to produce a safe, secure food supply, feeding families and local economies across Pennsylvania. The three honorees are among the nearly 600,000 workers who keep Pennsylvanias $132.5 billion agriculture industry in business. 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The awards highlight outstanding frontline farm and food-processing employees who work tirelessly to produce a safe, secure food supply, feeding families and local economies across Pennsylvania. The three honorees are among the nearly 600,000 workers who keep Pennsylvanias $132.5 billion agriculture industry in business. November 13, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28557_AGRI_FarmWrkYr_AG_37.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Aspers, PA. The Department of Agriculture, along with other state and local stakeholders, honor three critical food industry workers as Pennsylvania Farmworkers of the Year. The awards highlight outstanding frontline farm and food-processing employees who work tirelessly to produce a safe, secure food supply, feeding families and local economies across Pennsylvania. The three honorees are among the nearly 600,000 workers who keep Pennsylvanias $132.5 billion agriculture industry in business. 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The awards highlight outstanding frontline farm and food-processing employees who work tirelessly to produce a safe, secure food supply, feeding families and local economies across Pennsylvania. The three honorees are among the nearly 600,000 workers who keep Pennsylvanias $132.5 billion agriculture industry in business. November 13, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28557_AGRI_FarmWrkYr_AG_40.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Aspers, PA. Employees working inside of Adams County Nursery, Inc. The Department of Agriculture, along with other state and local stakeholders, honor three critical food industry workers as Pennsylvania Farmworkers of the Year. The awards highlight outstanding frontline farm and food-processing employees who work tirelessly to produce a safe, secure food supply, feeding families and local economies across Pennsylvania. The three honorees are among the nearly 600,000 workers who keep Pennsylvanias $132.5 billion agriculture industry in business. November 13, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28557_AGRI_FarmWrkYr_AG_41.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Aspers, PA. Employees working inside of Adams County Nursery, Inc. The Department of Agriculture, along with other state and local stakeholders, honor three critical food industry workers as Pennsylvania Farmworkers of the Year. The awards highlight outstanding frontline farm and food-processing employees who work tirelessly to produce a safe, secure food supply, feeding families and local economies across Pennsylvania. The three honorees are among the nearly 600,000 workers who keep Pennsylvanias $132.5 billion agriculture industry in business. November 13, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28557_AGRI_FarmWrkYr_AG_42.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Aspers, PA. Employees working inside of Adams County Nursery, Inc. The Department of Agriculture, along with other state and local stakeholders, honor three critical food industry workers as Pennsylvania Farmworkers of the Year. The awards highlight outstanding frontline farm and food-processing employees who work tirelessly to produce a safe, secure food supply, feeding families and local economies across Pennsylvania. The three honorees are among the nearly 600,000 workers who keep Pennsylvanias $132.5 billion agriculture industry in business. November 13, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28557_AGRI_FarmWrkYr_AG_43.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Aspers, PA. Employees working inside of Adams County Nursery, Inc. The Department of Agriculture, along with other state and local stakeholders, honor three critical food industry workers as Pennsylvania Farmworkers of the Year. The awards highlight outstanding frontline farm and food-processing employees who work tirelessly to produce a safe, secure food supply, feeding families and local economies across Pennsylvania. The three honorees are among the nearly 600,000 workers who keep Pennsylvanias $132.5 billion agriculture industry in business. November 13, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28557_AGRI_FarmWrkYr_AG_45.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Aspers, PA. Award winner Wilson Garcia Deras, poses with one of his co-workers inside of Adams County Nursery, Inc. The Department of Agriculture, along with other state and local stakeholders, honor three critical food industry workers as Pennsylvania Farmworkers of the Year. The awards highlight outstanding frontline farm and food-processing employees who work tirelessly to produce a safe, secure food supply, feeding families and local economies across Pennsylvania. The three honorees are among the nearly 600,000 workers who keep Pennsylvanias $132.5 billion agriculture industry in business. November 13, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28557_AGRI_FarmWrkYr_AG_46.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Aspers, PA. Employees working inside of Adams County Nursery, Inc. The Department of Agriculture, along with other state and local stakeholders, honor three critical food industry workers as Pennsylvania Farmworkers of the Year. The awards highlight outstanding frontline farm and food-processing employees who work tirelessly to produce a safe, secure food supply, feeding families and local economies across Pennsylvania. The three honorees are among the nearly 600,000 workers who keep Pennsylvanias $132.5 billion agriculture industry in business. November 13, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28557_AGRI_FarmWrkYr_AG_47.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Aspers, PA. Employees working inside of Adams County Nursery, Inc. The Department of Agriculture, along with other state and local stakeholders, honor three critical food industry workers as Pennsylvania Farmworkers of the Year. The awards highlight outstanding frontline farm and food-processing employees who work tirelessly to produce a safe, secure food supply, feeding families and local economies across Pennsylvania. The three honorees are among the nearly 600,000 workers who keep Pennsylvanias $132.5 billion agriculture industry in business. November 13, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28557_AGRI_FarmWrkYr_AG_48.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Aspers, PA. Employees working inside of Adams County Nursery, Inc. The Department of Agriculture, along with other state and local stakeholders, honor three critical food industry workers as Pennsylvania Farmworkers of the Year. The awards highlight outstanding frontline farm and food-processing employees who work tirelessly to produce a safe, secure food supply, feeding families and local economies across Pennsylvania. The three honorees are among the nearly 600,000 workers who keep Pennsylvanias $132.5 billion agriculture industry in business. November 13, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28557_AGRI_FarmWrkYr_AG_49.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>