General Assembly Votes to Amend Clean and Green Rollback Requirements

On June 27, 2011, a bill amending the manner in which oil and gas extraction affects the status of land enrolled in the Clean and Green program was presented to the Pennsylvania Governor.  For the complete article please view the July 2011 Agricultural Law Brief (see page 2).

Article Authored by Brice McCoy, Research Assistant

G20 Agriculture Ministers Agree on Action Plan to Address Global Food Price Volatility and Food Security

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College of Ag Sciences

On June 22 and 23, 2011 members of the G20 nations met and agreed upon an Action Plan to help manage world food prices and improve food security.  For the complete article please view the July 2011 Agricultural Law Brief.

Article Authored by Jay Angle, Research Assistant

Pennsylvania’s Milk Marketing Board Maintains Current Over‐Order Premium

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College of Ag Sciences

The Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board decided to maintain the current over-order premium on Class I milk (fluid milk) that is produced, processed, and sold in Pennsylvania.  For the complete article please view the July 2011 Agricultural Law Brief (see page 2).

Article Authored by Tanya Cramoy, Research Assistant

White House Rural Council Established to Promote Investment in Rural America

On June 9, 2011, President Obama signed an Executive Order establishing the White House Rural Council to help promote economic prosperity and quality of life in rural communities nationwide.  For the complete article please view the July 2011 Agricultural Law Brief (see page 2).

Article Authored by Brice McCoy, Research Assistant