Clinton County Farm Bureau - PA

01/14/2022

https://www.dairyherd.com/news/dairy-production/nightmare-christmas-plant-informs-hundreds-producers-it-no-longer-will-buy?fbclid=IwAR0Kg-RKHjspjiTYgiYvE3WRvbQ700FuUqIFmCcnsk7xiUQJs4DujBYB2Hk

The day before Christmas, producers Kent and Coreena Meyer opened a letter from their milk processor, Wakefern Food Corp., owner of Readington Farms informing them they no longer would be picking up their milk.

04/22/2018

This past Tuesday (17APR18), the Clinton County Farm Bureau joined the county Farm Bureaus across the state to visit legislators in Harrisburg about the issues affecting Pennsylvania farmers. Following the event, the Clinton County directors had the opportunity to recieve a tour of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture to learn more about the ways the state supports its number one industry.

06/15/2017

In a recent Progressive Dairyman article, the reporter brought up some statistics that charge farmers with exerting a positive influence on consumers. The table below has been extracted from the article. As the consumers begin to move further from the agricultural roots, it is up to farmers to make the connections and educate. The Clinton County Farm Bureau works hard to help our farmer members share their message.

04/04/2017

Rep. Mike Hanna and Sen. Joe Scarnati met with our directors today in Harrisburg on issues pertaining to the state budget: University of Pennsylvania Vet program, pension reform, Sunday hunting, and other concerns presented by PFB's strategic action plan.
We were told that this is the only event that features a luncheon in which the PA House of Representatives calls for a recess to attend. Our legislature honors our commitment to agriculture and respected our presence in Harrisburg.

03/12/2017

You are invited to our Spring Dinner Meeting on Friday, the 24th of March. Dinner will begin at 7pm at the Learning Center on 47 Cooperation Lane in Mill Hall, PA.

Ham and Turkey is on the menu!

$11 - Adult
$5.50 - Children 5-12 years of age
Free - Children under 5 years of age

03/09/2017

The Clinton County Farm Bureau Directors, County Farm Bureau Members, and guests met with the County Commissioners to discuss the relocation of offices to the Old Piper Building. The Commissioners reported that the decision was prompted to save the county on operational costs as well as to provide adequate office space for programs pertaining to Children & Youth Services.

The Farm Bureau, its members, and county residents are encouraged to contact Commissioner Jeff Snyder to schedule a tour of the Old Piper Building, to inquire about space allocation, and to provide feedback on the relocation efforts.

03/09/2017

The Clinton County Farm Bureau teams up with PFB to support the Women's Leadership Committee project of raising funds for the Ronald McDonald House. You can support our local Ronald McDonald House in Danville by visiting this link.

https://raisetheregion.org/designee/danville-ronald-mcdonald-house

03/06/2017

While in Washington D.C., Adam, Nic, and Doug visit the American Farm Bureau headquarters to tour the facility and witness how the issues affecting Clinton County get represented in Washington. The AFBF works tirelessly to maintain "a seat at the table" on all issues shaping the American way of life.

03/06/2017

County Directors; Adam Underkoffler, Nicholas Feidt, and Doug Dotterer met with Congressman Glenn Thompson in Washington D.C. last week to discuss national agricultural issues including immigration, the pending Farm Bill, and the repeal of the WOTUS (Waters of the U.S.) regulation.

03/06/2017

Clinton County Farm Bureau President, Justin Snook, shared this article highlighting some of the legislative action happening around the country (including our northern neighbor, New York) to shape the agricultural-political landscape.

Farmers are pushing back against legislation that prevents them from fixing their own equipment. If successful, it will be a huge victory for consumers.

03/06/2017

County Director, Kiera Meyer, shared an opportunity for farmers to consider regarding succession planning.