Education (Agriculture)

This House Resolution designates the week of March 16 through 20, 2026, as "Pennsylvania Ag Literacy Week" in Pennsylvania. The bill directly affects schools, educators, and the agricultural community by formally recognizing a program that connects volunteers from the farming sector to local classrooms. It highlights the Pennsylvania Friends of Agriculture Foundation and the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau as the originators of the initiative, which aims to educate students about agriculture through volunteer storytelling and educational materials. The resolution also acknowledges the economic significance of agriculture in Pennsylvania, noting its contribution to jobs and state revenue.