Josh Shapiro, Governor | Pennsylvania Government
Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visited Kulp Dairy Farm in Blair County to discuss the state's efforts to modernize and speed up permitting processes for farmers. The event included participation from local farmers and agriculture leaders.
Governor Shapiro emphasized that his administration has focused on reducing bureaucracy and making government operations more efficient. He stated, "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." He added, "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."
The administration's initiatives aim to give farmers more predictability when planning investments or expansions. This approach is intended to support job creation, increase food production, and strengthen rural economies across Pennsylvania.
The visit featured remarks from Kyle Kulp, owner of Kulp Dairy Farm; Governor Josh Shapiro; Secretary Russell Redding of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture; and Chris Hoffman, president of the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau.