Meet a Cumberland County dairy farmer [Video]

CARLISLE, Pa. (WHTM) — Pennsylvania is home to over 52,000 farm families that support 1 in 10 jobs in our state alone.

This National Agriculture Week abc27 highlights Destiny Dairy in Carlisle, Cumberland County, where you can not only see and snuggle animals but also get a look at where your food comes from.

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With $7.8 billion in cash receipts generated statewide from production agriculture alone each year, Amy Brickner, owner of Destiny Dairy Bar and Farm says she sees the economic importance of the industry first-hand.

“It’s really important for me to continue our history of farming for producing local safe wholesome agriculture products, everything from milk to beef,” Brickner said.

Brickner says all local farms and agribusinesses are a leading economic driver in our state, including hers.

“When we make money we spend it right in the community, and it ends up increasing every dollar we spend by …