I have heard from small businesses in my community about the challenges they are facing recruiting the workforce they need, and today was no different. 2/
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Our district is home to the “Mushroom Capital of the World” – Kennett Square. This morning, @SecretarySonny and I toured the Phillips Mushroom Farm, proud producers of mushrooms for five generations. 1/pic.twitter.com/a2F4eNBZ0D
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Following our hands-on visit, we joined other Pennsylvania producers and representatives from the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau to further discuss the challenges our agriculture sector faces. 3/pic.twitter.com/J9hy1mKlNd
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Whether it’s our dairy, vegetable, poultry, or beef farmers, they advocated for efforts to ensure they have the workforce they need and to expand market access. I am committed to working on a bipartisan basis to address these concerns to help our agriculture sector thrive. 4/
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Chester and Berks counties have a long and proud history of agriculture. Our farms are an essential part of our economy, and I appreciate Secretary Perdue taking the time to hear from our community today. 5/5
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Best 'shrums come out of Kennet Square!
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They do!
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Yea, can I get a bailout too? $24 billion welfare program because we’re in a trade war
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