Learn from Penn State students, faculty, staff, scientists, and extension educators who are are on hand to answer questions and provide information on a variety of topics important to your community and the future of agriculture.
Aerial View of Exhibits, Image - Mike Houtz
Visitors will find out more about how Penn State and the College of Agricultural Sciences impact your life each day. Visitors of all ages can stop by over 40 special Penn State College of Agricultural Exhibits around the grounds to find ways their lives are connected to the Agricultural Sciences. "We are more than you think!"
Ag Alumni Ice Cream Social, is not being held at the Ag Progress Days site, but an alternative gathering is offered by Penn State's Ag Alumni Office on Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 5-7 p.m. at a local venue. Pre-registration is required! Visit their event website: https://agsci.psu.edu/alumni/events/boal-city-brewing-alumni-event
In the College Building for the show, visit at the Undergraduate Education station where you can learn about new and exciting careers and educational initiatives. Learn about topics important to the health of Pennsylvanians and Agriculture this year.
Learn about the latest Research and Information on various topics, along with special presentations.
- Daily Schedule of Topic Areas presented in the College Exhibit Building Theater
10:30 Native Bee Pollinator Research with Extension Master Gardeners
11:00 Technology for Ag and Living Systems Research Topics
11:30 Various Animal and Poultry Science Topics
noon Spotted Lanternfly Educational Updates
College Exhibit Building
Explore how scientists are working to understand, decode, and help conserve the crucial biodiversity on which we depend.
Talk with Penn State Faculty and Educators about the wide variety of career opportunities available in veterinary medicine and animal agriculture! Faculty, Extension educators, and graduate students will be on hand to discuss animal focused jobs with parents and kids!
Find out where is it now and what can be done to curtail the Spotted Lanternfly invasion and what is the latest updates on Pennsylvania's native bee populations community research project.
J.D. Harrington Building
Healthy Living, Youth Activities, Animals and Family Exhibits
In today’s busy society, it can be a challenge to find time to spend with family and friends. This year the Family Room houses Food, Families and Communities (FFC) and Pesticide Education exhibits for Healthy Living. It offers a variety of interactive displays that will get you thinking about the overall health and wellness of yourself and your family. Welcoming all age groups to benefit from the wealth of information!
Up for some fun? Spend a few minutes—or several hours—wandering through the Corn maze with your kids. This maze is accessible for wheelchairs and baby strollers. Learn fun facts about the Agricultural industry in PA!
This year the butterfly tent will return to Ag Progress Days at the Yard and Garden Area on W. 11th Street. Learn about pollinator plants and native species, Painted Ladies. Be careful not to let any butterflies leave with you... or it will spoil the fun.
4-H is a Community of Young People all across America who are learning leadership, civic engagement, and life skills. Pennsylvania 4-H serves youth from 5-18 years old. The main focus of 4-H is learning through hands-on as well as digital projects, alongside screened adult volunteers. 4-H Offers a Learning Experience for Everyone, from raising livestock to programming robots. The programs delivered through Penn State Extension with County Educators providing aces to learning and fun in our communities.
Agricultural Safety and Health
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.
Each year the Agricultural Safety and Health program highlights a safety topic important to the everyday lives of farm families. Join us to learn about the hazards of all-terrain vehicles (ATV's) which are commonly used on the farm and for recreational activities. The team will show the potential for a rollover incident and ways to reduce the risk of an overturn and highlight the use of personal protective equipment. An agricultural rescue demonstration will take place to help prepare first responders approaching the scene, to properly manage a farm related incident as well as Stop the Bleed Trainings. Penn State Puller's will show their 1/4 scale tractor build. The Farm Safety Demonstration Area (SD) will also be used by commercial drone companies to demonstrate the safe use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).
Visitors to the Rural Health and Safety Tent - located at Demo Alley and W. 6th Street, can participate in FREE health screenings, interactive activities, gather health and wellness information, and learn about farming with a disability or health condition. FREE health screenings may include carotid artery, vision, thyroid, stroke, blood sugar, blood pressure, colo-rectal, and hepatitis C. Visit AgrAbility, PA to learn about assistive technology, modifications and resources to support farming careers. PA Office of Rural Health Worker Protections Standard program will offer two courses daily awarding 1 core credit per talk at W906 Meeting Room, on the grounds.
Animal Science and Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
Yard and Garden Area
Equine Experience
Penn State's Equine Science program features many events, exhibits, and demonstration. Visit the exhibitors at the Equine Building and watch exciting horse demonstrations in the Main Horse Arena daily (see Animal listings in the Events Calendar)
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Pasto Agricultural Museum
2025 Event Information
Dates
August 12, Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
August 13, Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
August 14, 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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2025 Event Information
Dates
August 12, Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
August 13, Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
August 14, 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
Social Media
