Governor Shapiro speaks at Pa Farm Bureaus annual luncheon

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — In Pennsylvania, one in 10 jobs pertain to agriculture, a huge economic driver in the Commonwealth. But now, the industry faces challenges. On Tuesday, farmers from across Pennsylvania were in Harrisburg to share their needs with lawmakers, and the governor also promised he would support them. Beef may have been on the lunch menu for farmers and lawmakers, but chickens were at the top of the discussion menu. Specifically, the avian flu has claimed five million birds throughout the state. Governor Josh Shapiro promised $25 million in 2024, in addition to the $25 million this year,…