The records of the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee from the 2013-2014 session, the Republicans in majority. John Maher served as Chair with Joseph Petrarca serving as minority Chair. The Vice Chairs were Mike Reese (majority) and Deberah Kula (minority). The Secretaries were Mindy Fee (majority) and Brandon Newman (minority).

The Committee reviewed bills related to agricultural and rural topics, including amending the Dog Law (licensing, kennels, enforcement); cruelty to animals; farmland easements and conservation. The Committee also held informational meetings to hear information on tourism (Bloomsburg Fair), amusement parks safety, and genetically modified organisms.