Rep. Houlahan leads press conference on her work to eradicate the spotted lanternfly from PA.
Local leaders join Rep. Houlahn’s effort to save PA farms from invasive species. From left to right: Heather Leach, Penn State Entomologist, Anthony and Karen Vietri, Owners of Va La Vineyards, State Rep. Christina Sappey, Chester County Commissioner Marian Moscowitz, Chester County Commissioner Josh Maxwell and Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA).
AVONDALE, PA – Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) visited Va La Vineyards to see firsthand how the invasive species, the spotted lanternfly, has had a profoundly negative impact on Va La Vineyards’ crop yield and sales. There, alongside owners Anthony and Karen Vietri, Houlahan convened a group of local leaders in the agricultural space as well as top researchers from Penn State University to discuss the ongoing efforts to rid our community of this invasive species once and for all.
“My visit today at Va La Vineyards confirmed the work ahead of us in combating the spotted lanternfly,” said Houlahan. “In Congress, I’m working with my colleague from across the aisle, Rep. GT Thompson (R-PA) to provide the necessary resources to fight this pest. Building on the funds we secured last year for this community, I led our delegation – Democrats and Republicans – in advocating an increase of funding for spotted lanternfly research and control by $4M, from $12M to $16M at the USDA. I am happy to announce today that the Committee fulfilled my request, and I voted to pass this increase in funding through the House on July 24th. I’m hopeful that this funding will be upheld by the Senate. It's crucial that we continue efforts at a both local and national level to eradicate this invasive species. Our agriculture sector is so important to our community.”
Also present at today’s press conference were Christina Sappey, PA State Representative, Marian Moscowitz, Chester County Commissioner, Josh Maxwell, Chester County Commissioner, Hillary Krummrich, Chester County Director of Agricultural Development and Heather Leach, Penn State Entomologist.
The spotted lanternfly is an invasive species of insect that threatens many industries within agriculture, notably wine, orchards and hardwoods. According to Penn State economic research, if not addressed, the spotted lanternfly could soon cost PA $324 million annually and cause the loss of about 2,800 jobs.
Rep. Houlahan leads press conference on her work to eradicate the spotted lanternfly from PA.
Local leaders join Rep. Houlahn’s effort to save PA farms from invasive species. From left to right: Heather Leach, Penn State Entomologist, Anthony and Karen Vietri, Owners of Va La Vineyards, State Rep. Christina Sappey, Chester County Commissioner Marian Moscowitz, Chester County Commissioner Josh Maxwell and Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA).
AVONDALE, PA – Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) visited Va La Vineyards to see firsthand how the invasive species, the spotted lanternfly, has had a profoundly negative impact on Va La Vineyards’ crop yield and sales. There, alongside owners Anthony and Karen Vietri, Houlahan convened a group of local leaders in the agricultural space as well as top researchers from Penn State University to discuss the ongoing efforts to rid our community of this invasive species once and for all.
“My visit today at Va La Vineyards confirmed the work ahead of us in combating the spotted lanternfly,” said Houlahan. “In Congress, I’m working with my colleague from across the aisle, Rep. GT Thompson (R-PA) to provide the necessary resources to fight this pest. Building on the funds we secured last year for this community, I led our delegation – Democrats and Republicans – in advocating an increase of funding for spotted lanternfly research and control by $4M, from $12M to $16M at the USDA. I am happy to announce today that the Committee fulfilled my request, and I voted to pass this increase in funding through the House on July 24th. I’m hopeful that this funding will be upheld by the Senate. It's crucial that we continue efforts at a both local and national level to eradicate this invasive species. Our agriculture sector is so important to our community.”
Also present at today’s press conference were Christina Sappey, PA State Representative, Marian Moscowitz, Chester County Commissioner, Josh Maxwell, Chester County Commissioner, Hillary Krummrich, Chester County Director of Agricultural Development and Heather Leach, Penn State Entomologist.
The spotted lanternfly is an invasive species of insect that threatens many industries within agriculture, notably wine, orchards and hardwoods. According to Penn State economic research, if not addressed, the spotted lanternfly could soon cost PA $324 million annually and cause the loss of about 2,800 jobs.
Rep. Houlahan leads press conference on her work to eradicate the spotted lanternfly from PA.
Local leaders join Rep. Houlahn’s effort to save PA farms from invasive species. From left to right: Heather Leach, Penn State Entomologist, Anthony and Karen Vietri, Owners of Va La Vineyards, State Rep. Christina Sappey, Chester County Commissioner Marian Moscowitz, Chester County Commissioner Josh Maxwell and Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA).
AVONDALE, PA – Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) visited Va La Vineyards to see firsthand how the invasive species, the spotted lanternfly, has had a profoundly negative impact on Va La Vineyards’ crop yield and sales. There, alongside owners Anthony and Karen Vietri, Houlahan convened a group of local leaders in the agricultural space as well as top researchers from Penn State University to discuss the ongoing efforts to rid our community of this invasive species once and for all.
“My visit today at Va La Vineyards confirmed the work ahead of us in combating the spotted lanternfly,” said Houlahan. “In Congress, I’m working with my colleague from across the aisle, Rep. GT Thompson (R-PA) to provide the necessary resources to fight this pest. Building on the funds we secured last year for this community, I led our delegation – Democrats and Republicans – in advocating an increase of funding for spotted lanternfly research and control by $4M, from $12M to $16M at the USDA. I am happy to announce today that the Committee fulfilled my request, and I voted to pass this increase in funding through the House on July 24th. I’m hopeful that this funding will be upheld by the Senate. It's crucial that we continue efforts at a both local and national level to eradicate this invasive species. Our agriculture sector is so important to our community.”
Also present at today’s press conference were Christina Sappey, PA State Representative, Marian Moscowitz, Chester County Commissioner, Josh Maxwell, Chester County Commissioner, Hillary Krummrich, Chester County Director of Agricultural Development and Heather Leach, Penn State Entomologist.
The spotted lanternfly is an invasive species of insect that threatens many industries within agriculture, notably wine, orchards and hardwoods. According to Penn State economic research, if not addressed, the spotted lanternfly could soon cost PA $324 million annually and cause the loss of about 2,800 jobs.
Rep. Houlahan leads press conference on her work to eradicate the spotted lanternfly from PA.
Local leaders join Rep. Houlahn’s effort to save PA farms from invasive species. From left to right: Heather Leach, Penn State Entomologist, Anthony and Karen Vietri, Owners of Va La Vineyards, State Rep. Christina Sappey, Chester County Commissioner Marian Moscowitz, Chester County Commissioner Josh Maxwell and Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA).
AVONDALE, PA – Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) visited Va La Vineyards to see firsthand how the invasive species, the spotted lanternfly, has had a profoundly negative impact on Va La Vineyards’ crop yield and sales. There, alongside owners Anthony and Karen Vietri, Houlahan convened a group of local leaders in the agricultural space as well as top researchers from Penn State University to discuss the ongoing efforts to rid our community of this invasive species once and for all.
“My visit today at Va La Vineyards confirmed the work ahead of us in combating the spotted lanternfly,” said Houlahan. “In Congress, I’m working with my colleague from across the aisle, Rep. GT Thompson (R-PA) to provide the necessary resources to fight this pest. Building on the funds we secured last year for this community, I led our delegation – Democrats and Republicans – in advocating an increase of funding for spotted lanternfly research and control by $4M, from $12M to $16M at the USDA. I am happy to announce today that the Committee fulfilled my request, and I voted to pass this increase in funding through the House on July 24th. I’m hopeful that this funding will be upheld by the Senate. It's crucial that we continue efforts at a both local and national level to eradicate this invasive species. Our agriculture sector is so important to our community.”
Also present at today’s press conference were Christina Sappey, PA State Representative, Marian Moscowitz, Chester County Commissioner, Josh Maxwell, Chester County Commissioner, Hillary Krummrich, Chester County Director of Agricultural Development and Heather Leach, Penn State Entomologist.
The spotted lanternfly is an invasive species of insect that threatens many industries within agriculture, notably wine, orchards and hardwoods. According to Penn State economic research, if not addressed, the spotted lanternfly could soon cost PA $324 million annually and cause the loss of about 2,800 jobs.
The spotted lanternfly is an invasive species of insect that threatens many industries within agriculture, notably wine, orchards and hardwoods. According to Penn State economic research, if not addressed, the spotted lanternfly could soon cost PA $324 million annually and cause the loss of about 2,800 jobs.
