IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Secretary Rollins Visits Pennsylvania to Continue Work to Put Farmers First

(Washington, D.C., April 18, 2025) – This week, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited Central Pennsylvania where she toured Talview Dairy, participated in a farmer roundtable at Martin’s family farm, and visited the Bank of Bird-in-Hand mobile bank to discuss agricultural lending with community leaders. Secretary Rollins was joined by Senator Dave McCormick, House Agriculture Committee Chairman GT Thompson, and Representatives Dan Meuser, Rob Bresnahan, and Lloyd Smucker. Secretary Rollins also wrote a joint opinion piece wrapping up the visit with Senator McCormick.

“President Trump and I are fighting to put Farmers First. I heard firsthand about the issues farmers are facing in Central Pennsylvania. I look forward to continuing our work in Washington to ensure that the farmers and ranchers who make our country great can continue to thrive for generations to come,” said Secretary Rollins.

“Agriculture is the largest industry in Pennsylvania and farming is the backbone of our economy. I am grateful for Secretary Rollins for coming to our Commonwealth to see Pennsylvania ag in action. From dairy operations, world class chicken facilities, rural banking and lenders for farmers, and everything in between the breadth and scope of our farming community is vast and the future is bright with Secretary Rollins at the helm. She and I are working together with our entire delegation to promote Pennsylvania agriculture domestically and around the world through good policies and opening markets,” said Senator McCormick.

“It was great to have Secretary Rollins in Pennsylvania during one of her many stops on her rural tour of our great country. She and President Trump are fighting for America's farmers, and I appreciate their leadership and the opportunity we had to showcase the Commonwealth's farmers and producers,” said Representative Thompson.

“Thank you to Secretary Rollins for visiting Pennsylvania’s Ninth District this week and taking the time to meet directly with our farmers, producers, and ag leaders. Agriculture plays a central role in Pennsylvania’s economy and our way of life, and having an open, face-to-face dialogue with producers on the ground is essential as we work together to advance President Trump’s agenda for rural America—whether it’s reducing burdensome regulations, expanding market access, or strengthening our food supply. I look forward to continuing our partnership with Secretary Rollins and USDA to deliver results for Pennsylvania agriculture,” said Representative Meuser.

“I was glad to join Secretary Rollins, my Pennsylvania colleagues, and local PA farmers for educational tours and productive discussion on the evolving landscape of agriculture in Pennsylvania,” said Representative Bresnahan. “As a Member of the House Agriculture Committee, I am committed to listening, learning, and advocating for commonsense solutions that support our farmers, strengthen local economies, and secure the future of American agriculture. At the end of the day, food security is national security, and that begins with our farmers right here in Pennsylvania.”

“I appreciate Secretary Rollins visiting Pennsylvania’s 11th Congressional District, home to the “Garden Spot of America” and a leading district for agricultural production. We are proud of our communities’ deep agricultural heritage. Thank you, Secretary Rollins, for your strong leadership and work supporting farmers in our district and across the nation,” said Representative Smucker.

Secretary Rollins Toured Talview Dairy.

Secretary Rollins Visited a Mobile Bank and Participated in an Ag Lending Roundtable.

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