Officials with the PA Department of Agriculture announced this week that some new features will be coming to this year’s Farm Show.
In a news release, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding said that this year’s theme – Rooted in Progress – will invite businesses to market their products directly to consumers through a new competition. In this competition, there are three divisions: Market Website, Market Advertising Brochure, and Market Social Media Presence.
This idea stems off Pennsylvania’s national leadership in direct farm sales, in which reports show the commonwealth has eclipsed approximately $600 million in sales.
Details and complete competition rules can be found on the Farm Show’s website under Department 36 – Agriculture Marketing. The entry deadline is December 1st.
In addition to the new contest deadline, Redding reminded new and first-time competitors of other notable entry deadlines. All can be found below:
- Agriscience Fair – Dec. 1, 2022
- Horticulture – Dec. 1, 2022
- Sheep-to-Shawl and Youth Fleece-to-Shawl – Dec.1, 2022
- Youth Public Speaking – Dec. 15, 2022
- Skillathons for Jr. Market Livestock species – Dec. 26, 2022
- Corn and Small Grains – January 4, 2023
- Apiary, Fruit, Maple Syrup, Mushrooms, Nuts, Potatoes, Vegetables – Jan. 4, 2023
- Family Living (includes baking, crafts and hundreds of other categories) – Jan. 4, 2023
Registration for the Antique Tractor Show, to be held on January 11, is by phone only, and is due by Monday, January 2, 2023. Call 717-738-2573 to register. Space is limited.
The 2023 PA Farm Show will be held from January 7-14, at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center.
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