The records of the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee from the 2017-2018 session, the Republicans in majority. Martin T. Causer served as majority Chair with Eddie Day Pashinski serving as minority Chair. The Vice Chair was Mark K. Keller (majority). The Secretary was David Zimmerman (majority).

The Committee reviewed bills related to the general topics the hemp industry, requirements for dog kennels, issues around invasive species, and partial agriculture funding. The specific acts discussed include, but are not limited to: Agriculture Area Security Law, Dog Law, Race Horse Industry Reform Act, and Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes.