Initiative 10: Elimination of the “Death Tax”
Pennsylvania’s inheritance tax forces farm families, often asset-rich but cash-poor, to sell land or equipment just to pass farms to the next generation. As Governor,Stacy Garrity will work to repeal the inheritance tax for all Pennsylvanian’s.

Initiative 9: Whole Milk in Schools
As Governor, Stacy Garrity is going to prioritize Pennsylvania dairy to be sent to public schools. That is why President Trump signed Congressman G.T Thompson’s “Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act” into law in January of 2026. Putting real Pennsylvania food products in schools is one of the keyways to give kids healthy food. The Commonwealth is going to put Pennsylvania agriculture products first, our products are second to none and they are the top products in the world.

Initiative 8: Unlocking Capitol for New Farmers

Stacy Garrity will broaden the Agri-link program administered by Treasury so it can be used to administer low interest loans for startup materials for new farmers. The program will be expanded for loans when purchasing land and equipment. All applicants would still have to secure credit from a commercial lender according to their lending standards, keeping the safeguards intact. The state would then step in to provide funding that reduces the interest rate for the borrower.

Initiative 7: Farm-to-Family Fresh Food Boxes
Governor Garrity will get more farmers and markets equipped to accept SNAP benefits, with state support for equipment and training. Stacy Garrity will prioritize PA-grown produce in state food-access funding, supporting our farmers and our
families at the same time. As Governor, she will create a dedicated “SNAP + Local Farm” track to connect shoppers directly with Pennsylvania producers.

Initiative 6: Expanding Farming to Reduce Food Deserts
As Governor, Stacy Garrity will cut red tape so local farmers can sell directly to their communities, with faster permits and simpler rules. She will build real partnerships between farmers, nonprofits, and members of the community to get fresh food where it’s needed most. Stacy Garrity will turn Pennsylvania’s farms into the solution for Pennsylvania’s food deserts.

Initiative 5: Increased Funding for Disaster Relief
Disease outbreak for livestock is costly for the farmer and is time sensitive for containment once it is identified. The avian influenza outbreak of 2022, which is still unfolding, has shown that an outbreak can be damaging to family poultry farmers. As Governor, Stacy Garrity will work with the legislature to preserve and strengthen the PA Rapid Response Disaster Readiness Account to assist in quick responses in the event of another outbreak for both livestock and plant disease.

Initiative 4: Preserving Farmland
Governor Josh Shapiro has welcomed multi-billion-dollar out of state data center developers into Pennsylvania with open arms. As Governor Stacy Garrity is going to ensure that data centers are not built on farmland, as these projects threaten Pennsylvania’s agriculture or agribusiness. The Garrity-Richey Administration will take the following steps for data centers:

Step #1: Pause Future Development so local communities understand the impacts,
ask questions, and provide input.

Step #2: Give Local Residents Final Say because the people who live in the
community should determine its future.

Step #3: Prioritize Brownfields to limit problems in neighborhoods and increase
land value.

Step #4: Bring Your Own Energy and water so local ratepayers do not get stuck
with the tab.

Step #5: Lead on AI to continue Pennsylvania’s legacy of innovation and for the
betterment of the Commonwealth.