Rep. GT Thompson Honored With Farm Bureau Golden Plow Award

American Farm Bureau

WASHINGTON, April 22, 2025 - The American Farm Bureau Federation and Pennsylvania Farm Bureau today presented House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (R-PA) with AFBF’s Golden Plow award. The Golden Plow is the highest honor the organization gives to sitting members of Congress. This is the second Golden Plow award for Chairman Thompson. He was previously honored in 2014.

“From the moment he took office, Chairman Thompson has worked tirelessly on issues impacting farmers, ranchers and rural communities,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “His unwavering support for hardworking farm families has earned him the Friend of Farm Bureau award for eight consecutive sessions, so presenting him with the Golden Plow award seems only natural. Chairman Thompson’s dedication to rural America is needed now more than ever, and his character is the epitome of what a Golden Plow recipient should be.”

The Pennsylvania Farm Bureau nominated Thompson for the award in honor of his work in advancing a new and modernized farm bill, making disaster and economic assistance available to farmers, support of the dairy industry, and his work to solve the agricultural labor crisis.

Pennsylvania Farm Bureau President Chris Hoffman said, “It has been an honor to have Congressman Thompson as the Chair of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee and in turn have Pennsylvania’s agriculture represented nationally. Congressman Thompson has dedicated countless days and nights to the betterment of farmers everywhere. His bipartisan leadership has strengthened the support for agriculture across both sides of the aisle. We are proud to have nominated the congressman for his now second Golden Plow award, which shows the significant impact he has had on the agricultural community. The work he has done back home and in D.C. has helped preserve farming and has ensured a future for food security for the consumer.”

AFBF’s Golden Plow award recognizes members of Congress who exemplify agricultural leadership and support of Farm Bureau policies. Recipients are chosen for having a philosophy or record that demonstrates a commitment to sound agricultural policies supported by Farm Bureau, the private enterprise system, fiscal conservatism and reduced federal regulation of businesses and individuals.