Allentown, PA Press Conference with Local Officials and Community Leaders
Event Recap: Speakers thanked President Biden, Senator Bob Casey, Representative Susan Wild, and Pennsylvania’s congressional leaders for passing the IRA in 2022 and important climate-smart agricultural provisions. Specifically, speakers like Beverly Gruber and Rep. Siegel identified the 550 local farms, farmers markets, and other agricultural businesses that could benefit from the federal investments. Mayor Matt Tuerk stated bluntly that climate change is an undeniable reality for the residents of Allentown and the farms that supply them with fresh produce and meat. And David Pryor from Rodale Institute, discussed climate smart agriculture conservation practices and how they positively impact farmers and the local communities they serve.
Speakers Included:
- Mayor Matt Tuerk, City of Allentown
- State Representative Joshua Siegel
- Councilperson Ce-Ce Gerlach, City of Allentown
- David Pryor, Director of Communications, Rodale Institute
- Beverly Gruber, Allentown Farmers Market & member of Lehigh Valley Agricultural Society
Media coverage of the event:
- “Local leaders highlight investments in area’s agriculture at Allentown Farmers Market” TV Report w/ article online, WFMZ 69 News, July 27, 2023
- “Area leaders highlight federal investments in Pa.’s agriculture | Video | wfmz.com” July 27, 2023
- “Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk highlights federal investments in the state’s agriculture industry| PHOTOS” by Amy Shortell, The Morning Call, July 27, 2023
- “Why Allentown is worried about Lehigh Valley farms in the face of climate change” by Evan Jones, The Morning Call, July 28 2023 [behind paywall]
- WMFZ, July 27, 2023 6:20 PM
- WMFZ, July 28, 2023, 5:10 AM
- WMFZ, July 28, 2023, 6:23 AM
- WMFZ, July 28, 2023, 7:10 AM
- WMFZ, July 28, 2023, 8:10 AM
