Nadine Drake, of Venango County, snaps a photo of her daughter Olivia in a "selfie" spot in the Today's Agriculture exhibit.
The 99th Pennsylvania Farm Show continues through Saturday, Jan. 17, so there’s still time to take in the sights (it started Jan. 10) at the nation’s largest indoor ag exposition. The Farm Show is held at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg.
Scroll down for some scenes from our quick trip there this week. Be sure to check back for more!
Here’s a video of the tractor square dance demonstration. The two participating clubs joined wheels to create a 16-tractor Star. Pretty amazing when you consider that antique tractors are not exactly easy to maneuver!
Outgoing Pa. Secretary of Agriculture George Grieg gave an emotional speech during the public officials’ luncheon during the Farm Show. Barbara Christ, Penn State, was among Grieg’s well-wishers after the luncheon.
Pa. DEP Acting Secretary Dana Aunkst was one of the speakers at Thursday mornings Keystone Energy Forum at the Farm Show.
From farm to plate! The Farm Show includes lots of cooking demonstrations, too.
Penn State Senior Extension Agent Delbert Voight works with landowners dealing with pipeline placements, helping them analyze income loss from the construction and subsequent years.
This yellow Lab took advantage of the Selfie Spot in the Today’s Agriculture exhibit. Balick, 2-1/2, was undergoing socialization training with handler Jen Swank, of Canine Partners for Life. He’ll graduate into use in June.
Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association CEO Patricia Purcell and Central Pa. Food Bank Executive Director Joe Arthur kicked off the “Fill a Glass of Hope” campaign to provide milk to central Pennsylvanians in need. Dairy farmers like Vernon Horst (left) and Harold Shaulis pushed the dairy promotion program to get involved. Also pictured is food bank development officer, Jennifer Powell.
Outgoing Pa. Secretary of Agriculture George Greig, of Crawford County, gave an emotional speech during the public officials’ luncheon Jan. 15. “I’m proud to have served as the state’s 25th secretary of agriculture.”
Milk toast at the public officials’ luncheon.
Nadine Drake, of Venango County, snaps a photo of her daughter Olivia in a “selfie” spot in the Today’s Agriculture exhibit.
It’s all about the topline… Kevin Kellerman of Centre County clips the final step on Jersey cows for Edn-Run Jerseys, the Harpster family of Boalsburg.
Lots of educational opportunities beyond the farm gate, including natural resources and wildlife, like turtles!
