One of my favorite parts of the Pennsylvania Farm Show is seeing the next generation playing an active role in agriculture. 10-year-old Smithfield Elementary student Harper Diamond is the perfect example of why! I caught up with her at last week's Farm Show, and we discussed how her passion for her animals is matched by her compassion for the wider agriculture community.
Eli Wolfe represented McClellandtown's Wolfe Family Club Lambs well at this year's Pennsylvania Farm Show! I spoke with Eli about why he wanted to try his hand showing in Harrisburg, and all the work that goes into caring for these animals.
Tori Hearn grew up on a farm in Connellsville. While it's just outside the 51st Legislative District, she's still part of our Fayette County family! I caught up with her to discuss how 4H shaped her sense of responsibility and hear some of her farm show favorites!
Penn State Fayette student Anna Mitchell is a regular at the Pennsylvania Farm Show; this year was her 7th trip to Harrisburg showing animals from Fayette County! I caught up with her to hear her thoughts on 4H, the Farm Show and more!
At this year's Pennsylvania Farm Show, I met up with Christian Cassidy-Amstutz from America250PA, an organization working to coordinate the Commonwealth's celebration of America's 250th birthday! We discussed America250's efforts to educate, preserve, innovate, and celebrate, to make sure our nation's 250th anniversary is one to remember!
I spoke on the House floor against House Bill 1957, which would allow abortion up to the moment of birth. None of our God-given rights is more sacred than our right to life. But this bill would make it legal to end the life of an unborn baby, even after it could survive outside the womb. I can't support the intentional ending of a human life, especially those that cannot speak for themselves. Unfortunately, the majority of my colleagues refused to defend unborn babies' right to exist. This bill passed 102-101.
For more than a century, the Titlow Tavern has been serving travelers to Fayette County. I recently had the opportunity to speak with the owner, Jeff DiMaio, who shared the incredible history of this storied building!
I recently stopped at Heritage Reservation, another gem in the 51st District! With a 270 acre lake sitting on over 2,000 acres of land, it's easy to see why Scouts and campers across the Commonwealth and beyond keep coming back to Heritage reservation. Watch this video to join me on a tour of their beautiful grounds and learn more about all the programs and services they offer!
I recently got the chance to tour Fayette Friends of Animals, the only brick and mortar animal shelter in Fayette County. Check out this video to learn more about their mission, the challenges they face and how you can adopt your own furry friend!
There are so many hidden gems in the 51st District, and I recently had the chance to learn more about another one! The Uniontown Amateur Radio Club, also known as W3PIE, is a group of amateur radio enthusiasts from across Fayette County. But this organization isn't just for hobbyists, they could save lives in the event of a traditional emergency communications failure. Check out my awesome visit to their club house here! To learn more, visit www.w3pie.org and their Facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/w3pie
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