WASHINGTON — Rep. Glenn (GT) Thompson (R-Pa.) has received the American Farm Bureau Federation's Golden Plow award, the highest recognition the organization grants members of Congress.
The award was presented by Executive Vice President and Treasurer Julie Anna Potts and Pennsylvania Farm Bureau President Carl Shaffer during Pennsylvania Farm Bureau's National Legislative Conference.
Thompson is the sole recipient of the Golden Plow award from AFBF for 2013.
The Pennsylvania Farm Bureau nominated Thompson for the award because of his support for the recently passed farm bill, his commitment to reducing regulatory red tape and burdens on farmers and. . .