U.S. Representative Chrissy Houlahan is an Air Force veteran, engineer, entrepreneur, and educator who is continuing her career of service as the first woman ever to represent Pennsylvania's 6th District in Congress.
Chrissy is the daughter and granddaughter of Holocaust survivors who came to America with nothing. She grew up in a military family; her parents met when her father and grandfather flew P3s in the same Navy squadron. She earned her engineering degree from Stanford with an ROTC scholarship that launched her service in the U.S. Air Force and Air Force Reserves, and later earned her M.S. in Technology and Policy from MIT.
The agriculture industry employs over 5,000 of our community members and is a key part of our economy. In fact, our community is home to the “Mushroom Capital of the World” – Kennett Square! And even as the national number of farms decreases, our district has seen increases. That’s why we welcomed Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue to Chester County for a tour of a fifth-generation mushroom farm and led a panel discussion with farmers and local stakeholders.
To be sure, there are many challenges facing our agriculture industry. I have prioritized finding solutions for our community so our farmers and our workforce can thrive.
I will continue to listen to producers and engage with businesses owners and workers to address trade policy concerns, labor needs, licensing delays, and more. If you’d like to see coverage of my agriculture advocacy around our district, check out the links below.