Ag Progress Days Draws Crowds of Families and Politicians

Ag Progress Days draws crowds of families and politicians

PENNSYLVANIA FURNACE, Pa. (WTAJ) — Elected officials from across Pennsylvania gathered to discuss the future of farming and hear from experts in the field during Ag Progress Days. The event covered various topics, including the status of different types of livestock and Congressman Glenn Thompson's (R-15) plans for a revised farm bill. The gathering aimed to address key issues in agriculture, such as attracting young people to the farming sector…

Governor Shapiro Visits Ag Progress Days to Highlight Investments in Agriculture

PENNSYLVANIA FURNACE, Pa. (EYT) – Governor Josh Shapiro attended the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences’ annual Ag Progress Days luncheon to highlight his administration’s commitment to supporting the Commonwealth’s agricultural industry. He was joined by Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding, Penn State University leadership, and other agricultural leaders. The state’s agriculture sector contributes $132 billion to the …

PA Gov Visits Ag Progress Days

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro attended Ag Progress days in State College yesterday.  While there the governor stressed his administration’s commitment to agriculture, in building the economy in the state.  He told the crowd that economic growth within the commonwealth was focused on farmland and rural communities.  Nearly 132 billion dollars is added to the state’s economy because of agriculture.  He reportedly was also asked about the clos…

Ag Progress Days Celebrates 49th Year

The 49th annual Ag Progress Days is bringing tens of thousands of visitors to Penn State’s Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center at Rock Springs this week, filling the grounds with demonstrations, exhibitions and expert talks that span nearly every corner of the agricultural industry.  As crowds moved between booths and stages on Wednesday, the second day of the three-day event, they encountered wildlife programs, the latest farm equipm…

Equipment Demos a Hit at Ag Progress Days

At Penn State’s Ag Progress Days, live equipment demonstrations let farmers compare performance, explore innovations and choose the best machines for their needs.