Critz Recognized with “Friend of Farm Bureau” Award

JOHNSTOWN, PA -- Congressman Mark S. Critz (PA-12) has been recognized with the 112th Congress “Friend of Farm Bureau” award for supporting policies that help farmers attain profitability through increased demand for U.S. farm products, less regulatory interference, and enhanced trade opportunities.

“Farmers and others in the agriculture business work hard to provide the necessities that many of us sometimes take for granted,” said Congressman Critz.  “In Pennsylvania, farming and agriculture is our largest industry and I’m proud to do what I can to help Pennsylvania farmers.”

“On behalf of our more than 55,000 farm and rural member families, the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (PFB) would like to thank Congressman Critz for his support of agriculture and our rural way of life,” said PFB President Carl T. Shaffer.

The Friend of Farm Bureau award is given each session of Congress to Senators and Representatives who are nominated by their respective state Farm Bureau and approved by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Board of Directors.  The award is based upon voting records on AFBF’s priority issues established by the Board of Directors, number of bills that a member has sponsored and co-sponsored, specific leadership role for Farm Bureau on priority issues, and how accessible and responsive that member is to Farm Bureau members and leaders.

The Pennsylvania Farm Bureau is a voluntary organization with a membership of more than 55,000 farm and rural families, representing farms of every size and commodity across the Keystone State.