Smucker Named Friend of the Farm Bureau

Fawn Grove, PA – Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) has been named a recipient of the Friend of the Farm Bureau Award for the 118^th Congress, given to Members of Congress who support legislation benefiting agriculture, farmers, and producers.

Rep. Smucker received the award during a visit to Maple Heights Farm in Fawn Grove, a third-generation grain farm operated by Julie Schrum, a member of the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (PFB) Board of Directors.

“The men and women of Pennsylvania’s 11^th Congressional District, home to the Garden Spot of America and one of the largest agricultural districts in our Commonwealth, can count on me to advocate for policies in Congress that support farmers and producers. Our agricultural heritage is at the heart of our community. I will continue to fight for a Farm Bill that supports our community and farmers across the nation, as well as a pro-growth tax agenda that helps family-owned farms compete and be passed down from generation to generation,” said Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11).

“On behalf of Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, the state’s largest general farm organization, we would like to thank these members of Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation for supporting legislation that benefits agriculture,” said PFB President Chris Hoffman.

“The support from our Friend of Farm Bureau recipients helps preserve the future of family farms in Pennsylvania, maintain our ability to produce safe and affordable food for consumers, and provide resources to assist farmers in implementing conservation practices on the farm. With record-high input costs and an increase in red tape, farm families have been greatly challenged in recent years. Continued support by lawmakers to implement sound agricultural policy is vital to ensure food and national security.”

Rep. Smucker is one of only seven of Pennsylvania’s elected officials who were selected to receive the award for the 118^th Congress. Smucker has been named a recipient of the Friend of the Farm Bureau during each term of his congressional service.

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