FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 2, 2005
Contact:  Erin K. Kelly
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Senators Wenger and Waugh to Hold Lancaster Hearing On Farmland Preservation and Agricultural Initiatives

Agenda and Testimony

Senator Noah Wenger (R-Lancaster) and Senator Mike Waugh (R-York) will hold a public hearing from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 6 at the Farm and Home Center, located at 1383 Arcadia Road in Lancaster. 

The hearing will focus on farmland preservation initiatives in Pennsylvania and current efforts underway to preserve family farms.  Among those scheduled to testify are Secretary of Agriculture Dennis Wolff, representatives of agricultural and land preservation organizations, the Lancaster County Blue Ribbon Commission and area farmers.  There will also be panel discussions on local efforts to preserve farmland. 

Wenger and Waugh serve as vice chairman and chairman, respectively, of the Senate Agricultural and Rural Affairs Committee. They have introduced a comprehensive "Farmers First Agenda," which includes a number of measures designed to preserve farmland, prevent sprawl, help farmers be more competitive and ensure that agriculture remains Pennsylvania's top industry.  The senators are holding hearings to seek input on their proposals and look for ways to help farmers. 

CONTACT:    

JAKE SMELTZ, SENATOR WENGER-(717) 787-4420
KRISTIN EBERSOLE – SENATOR WAUGH (717) 787-3817
CAROL MARAVIC – SENATE COMMUNICATIONS (717) 787-6725