Pennsylvania Farm Show

Did you know that Pennsylvania ranks first in the nation for mushroom production?! In this fascinating #PAFarmShow Farm Tour, Jim Angelucci, manager at Phillips Gourmet Mushrooms in Kennett Square, Chester County, shows the truly unique growing conditions that have been perfected in Pennsylvania to make the commonwealth an international leader in mushroom production. #PAFS21

How far will a plant go to follow light? Find out for yourself by building your own plant maze! You will see phototropism the movement of a plant in response to light in action as part of this fun activity from Seed Your Future.... Try it at home: http://bit.ly/Plant-Maze #PAFS21

It wouldn’t be the #PAFarmShow without Pennsylvania ducklings! Special thanks to the Jurgielewicz duck farm in Berks County for these little swimmers. You can watch this live cam from 8 AM to 8 PM daily glimpse into the world of ducklings. http://bit.ly/Duckling-Cam

"My great grandfather started farming in Virginia in the early 1900s. My grandfather and father were raised in farming, but they sold the farm before I was born. The stories of the farm always interested me. My father is a fur trapper, catching all different kinds of animals for damage control. I got to help him, and I enjoyed seeing all the different farming operations we trapped on. I love working with God’s creation. I’m not behind a desk. I get to do something different,... outside every day. I’ve loved animals since I was a little kid. My passion really started my freshmen year at Delaware Valley University when I started working in the dairy barn. That was my first real farm experience. From there on, this was definitely what I want to do. I want people to know it’s normal and OK to be Black and get into this field. I haven’t met a lot of people in agriculture who look like me. I had an internship in Florida last semester at a large cattle ranch where I met another African American who was a day worker. That was the first time in my life that I met somebody who looked just like me and was doing a job I want to do. I think it is important to have mentors that look like you and went through the same obstacles as you, because you can relate to them on a certain level. Agriculture is for anybody. Don’t let anything stop you. You’ve got to be a go getter and not sit back. If you work hard, show your interest and your passion, they shouldn’t have a problem with you. It’s all about having that ambition and being determined." Darian Poles, agriculture student at Delaware Valley University

The next time you’re enjoying a steaming stack of golden pancakes, think about where your maple syrup came from! Corrie Bacon, owner and operator of Butler Hill Maple Farm, located in Tioga County, grew up helping his dad make maple syrup on family land. After completing 31 years serving of our nation and retiring as a Warrant Officer, Corrie lent a hand to a lifelong friend tapping and processing. Corrie and his wife Kimberly, who is still serving in the Active Reserves,... own 39 acres and lease adjacent property with an additional 200 maple trees, and tap another 200 on Corrie’s 79-year-old father’s land. In total, Corrie manages 7 miles of tubing and 1500 taps. For Corrie and many veterans whose second careers are in agriculture, it’s not about the money as much as the perk of being outside among nature. I love working in the woods, among the wildlife, said Bacon. It’s all driven by Mother Nature. www.butlerhillmaplefarm.com

And SO. MUCH. MORE! We're excited for 2021 virtual #PAFarmShow events including: A traditional 1,000-pound butter sculpture... Live duckling and beehive cams available 24/7 #PAPreferred Culinary Connection cooking and beverage-pairing demonstrations (with ingredients provided in advance so Pennsylvanians can cook along with chefs) Daily, live-action demonstrations, from Angora-Palooza to tractor pulls, for family fun entertainment Evening bedtime stories for young, aspiring agriculturalists We're excited to partner with the Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN) to provide coverage of events here on Facebook Live, through their cable network, and PCN Select.

100 daysstay tuned next week for what’s in store! #PAFS21

There are times in the life of a farmer when the risks are too great or uncertain, requiring farmers to make the tough decision to leave a field fallow. To protect our assets both our people and our resources from incalculable losses, we have made the tough decision to take a year to lie fallow. Rather than an in-person Farm Show, we will celebrate Pennsylvania agriculture virtually for 2021 as we prepare for a productive future. We’ll look at our strengths and where we ...need to invest together in order to grow. We’ll consider what has become crystal clear during the pandemic that agriculture is essential for life, and our people are resilient and innovative. We will focus on agricultural awareness, education, and literacy while highlighting the interconnectedness of our food chain. Bringing to light that agriculture is virtually everywhere. We’ll tell this story through technology as we envision and cultivate a prosperous, thriving future together. Virtual events will be focused on education and awareness for both the general public and the agriculture industry. Any competitive ag events that are held virtually will not require the purchase of an animal. Details of a virtual Farm Show will be announced as they unfold over the coming months. Let’s cultivate tomorrow, together. #PAFS21 #CultivatingTomorrow

You can find the most regarding the COVID-19 outbreak on the Pennsylvania Department of Health website, Twitter and Facebook pag...es, as well as the CDC website and social media channels. PA Coronavirus website: https://www.health.pa.gov/to/disease/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx

Drumroll please...the winners of the 2020 #PAFarmShow Photo Contest! Naptime Thank You to our Military Personnel Keep Dreaming, Little Cowboy... Congratulations to our winners and thank you to everyone who participated! We were truly bowled over by the talent present in this year's entries - there wasn't a single one that wasn't a winner in our book! As always, we love this opportunity to see the show through the eyes of our visitors and exhibitors! #PAFS2020

Vote now for your favorite photo of from the 104th #PAFarmShow! Voting is open through Tuesday, March 3 at 12 PM. The three photos with the most reactions (likes, loves, wows, etc) will win! First-place will receive $100 and a VIP parking space for the 2021 show Second-place will receive a $75 cash prize Third-place will earn a $50 prize.... Winners will be announced Tuesday, March 3 by 4 PM. #PAFS2020

We’re having technical difficulties! Our top 40 entries for the 2020 #PAFarmShow Photo Contest will be posted as soon as possible tomorrow. Voting will still be open for eight days, so you’ll have plenty of time to pick your favorites! Thanks for bearing with us. #PAFS2020

We have exciting news to share: The Pennsylvania Farm Show has been named an IAFE-The Network Top 100 Fair! That’s a BIG deal. Thanks to you, we can celebrate this new achievement.

The #PAFarmShow may only be 8 days, but the opportunities can last a lifetime! #ImagineTheOpportunities

Did you catch a memory on your phone or camera at the #PAFarmShow this year? Submit it today for your chance to win big! The 2020 PA Farm Show photo contest is now open! One talented winner will receive $100 and a VIP parking space for the 2021 Farm Show! Learn more about contest eligibility, entry requirements, voting, and prizes: http://bit.ly/FSPhotos20... #PAFS2020