There are times in the life of a farmer when the risks are too great or uncertain, requiring them to leave a field fallow. To protect our assets – both our people and our resources – from incalculable losses, we’ve 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.

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