The 2024 Official Program PDF won't be available until late July, 2024 Note: Items may be subject to change prior to the show. Please check for any updates before you attend.
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Listings of activities on the grounds are by day and time and will appear as you scroll through the listings to plan your day. Location Abbreviation Key is linked and resides under the MAPS on our right navigation, and located on page 2 of the Official Program Guide. For additional information view the Exhibits: List of Exhibitors, Penn State Exhibitors, or Additional Exhibits, for more descriptions.
View the Official Program Guide in a printable PDF format, for your reference late July
View the 2024 Ag Progress Days brochure.
Printed programs will be available at the Information Booth and in white program boxes around the grounds.
When
August 13, 2024, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where Ag Safety Demonstration Area (SD)
Would you know what to do if you were first on the scene and someone was bleeding from a serious injury? Penn State Health and Geisinger Health will provide Stop the Bleed training on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. After completing the 20–30-minute training, each family will receive a free Stop the Bleed kit (while supplies last).
When
August 13, 2024, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Where Ag Safety Demonstration Area (SD)
When
August 13, 2024, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Where American National/Farm Family Learning Ctr (FF)
"Life in a Nest Box of American Kestrels and Barn Owls." This program will provide in depth look of the breeding behavior of two farmland raptors, the American Kestrel and Barn Owl through live nestcam footage.
When
August 13, 2024, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Where Red Barn Annex (RB)
PA Department of Agriculture and partners will discuss resources, support and why Farm Progression Planning is important for PA agriculture's future.
When
August 13, 2024, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where Family Building (F)
When
August 13, 2024, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where Joseph D. Harrington Building (JDH)
Meet with Penn State Extension Water Resource Team members at the Entrance JDH
When
August 13, 2024, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where Tours (T)
Goods From the Woods is the featured topic for this year’s easy woods walking tour. There is lots to learn about the many things we harvest and use from forests, and they are not just different types of wood! Forestry and wildlife professionals will lead the interactive tours and be on hand to answer your questions. They will also connect participants to Cooperative Extension resources about forests, wildlife, and habitat management.
When
August 13, 2024, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where Yard and Garden Area (YG)
When
August 13, 2024, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Where West 9th St. Meeting Area (W906)
During this 30 min. presentation you will learn about how the WPS was created to protect the farm workers in America, and what protections to expect if you work in agriculture. This talk will be worth 1 core credit towards your pesticide license recertification. You must be present for the entire presentation to receive credit. Meeting to be held in a new location this year W906 on the APD map.
When
August 13, 2024, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where Ag Safety Demonstration Area (SD)
The Penn State Pullers, a student engineering design team based out of Penn State's Agricultural and Biological Engineering program, will be in our area and will highlight their ¼ scale tractor that they designed and built for the ASABE International ¼ Scale Tractor Student Design Competition. They will do presentations and demonstrations each day.
When
August 13, 2024, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where Family Building (F)
When
August 13, 2024, 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Where Main Horse Arena (MHA)
When
August 13, 2024, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Where Tours (T)
Beef x Dairy Cattle Tour: This tour will cover the definition of beef X dairy calves and the current marketplace for those cattle. The tour will include a visual observation of a load of crossbred beef X dairy steers and heifers being finished at the PA Department of Agriculture’s Livestock Evaluation Center. American Berkshire Association Progeny Test & Facilities Tour: This tour will lead participants through a window tour of the remodeled swine facilities, overview modern aspects of a swine production operation and discuss the goals of the American Berkshire Association Progeny Test.
When
August 13, 2024, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where Yard and Garden Area (YG)
When
August 13, 2024, 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Where Equiment Demo (ED)
When
August 13, 2024, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Where Main Horse Arena (MHA)
When
August 13, 2024, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Where Tours (T)
This tour features a demonstration using horses with hands-on activities in equine pastures. Producers will gain an understanding of pasture management for horses, “do’s” and “don’ts” of sacrifice areas, and tools needed to help improve equine operations. We will walk through the fields and talk about grass and weed identification, innovative pasture methods, and dry lot design for horses on limited acreage at the demonstration site.
When
August 13, 2024, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Where Tours (T)
This tour features hands-on activities with cattle on pastures. Producers will leave with an understanding of paddock fencing and watering system components, with in-depth discussion about evaluation of diverse cover crop mixes including root structure and soil health indicators. High stock-density grazing will be demonstrated with a small herd of cattle, and we will talk about the use of alternative forages for pasture production. Other topics will be soil health principles and how annual forages can be used to renovate a degraded pasture without doing tillage.
When
August 13, 2024, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where Family Building (F)
When
August 13, 2024, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where Tours (T)
This tour features ongoing research on the sustainable management of soil health and soilborne pests and pathogens in open field and high tunnel vegetable production systems.
When
August 13, 2024, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where Yard and Garden Area (YG)
When
August 13, 2024, 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Where PA Farm Bureau Bldg (PFB)
Sign-up required 30 min. prior
When
August 13, 2024, 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Where Main Horse Arena (MHA)
When
August 13, 2024, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where Yard and Garden Area (YG)
Learn how to enhance the home garden by engaging in topics related to pollinators, native plants, soil health, composting, and establishing plants in the landscape.
When
August 14, 2024, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Where Antique Tractor Display (AT)
When
August 14, 2024, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where Joseph D. Harrington Building (JDH)
When
August 14, 2024, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Where Maze Area (CM)
When
August 14, 2024, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Where Rural Health and Safety Tent (HS)
Farming with a disability or long-term health condition can be challenging. Visit with AgrAbility PA to learn about assistive technology, modifications, and resources to support you in your farming career.
When
August 14, 2024, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where Rural Health and Safety Tent (HS)
The LION Mobile Clinic uses a student-led free clinic model to increase access to health care and proactive health choices for under-resourced communities of Pennsylvania. The clinic’s vision is to create a healthier and more sustainable future for the rural communities. Through a mobile health initiative, LION Mobile Clinic strives to provide comprehensive healthcare services, address food insecurity, promote economic development and enhance sustainability practices. The clinic envisions a future where every individual has access to quality healthcare and healthy food options, where economic growth is driven by sustainable practices and where our communities thrive. LION Mobile aims to inspire a culture of health and wellness, while empowering individuals to take charge of their own well-being and contribute to the betterment of their communities. The clinic’s mission is to improve the vitality of under-resourced communities of Central Pennsylvania through innovative and sustainable solutions at an individual and community level.
When
August 14, 2024, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where Rural Health and Safety Tent (HS)
Northcentral Sight Services will be providing vision information, assistive technology examples and vision assessments.
2024 Event Information
Dates
August 13, Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
August 14, Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
August 15 Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location
Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center
2710 W. Pine Grove Road
Pennsylvania Furnace, PA 16865
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2024 Event Information
Dates
August 13, Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
August 14, Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
August 15 Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location
Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center
2710 W. Pine Grove Road
Pennsylvania Furnace, PA 16865