Learn from Penn State students, faculty, staff, extension educators and Master Gardener volunteers 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

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!"

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  Bee Pollinator Research
    11:00  Technology for Ag and Living Systems Research
    11:30  Animal and Poultry Science Topics
    noon   Spotted Lanternfly Updates

College Exhibit Building

J.D. Harrington Building

Healthy Living, Youth Activities, Animals and Family Exhibits

Food, Families, Communities- Healthy Living Exhibits and Demonstration Kitchen

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!

Maze

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!

The Butterfly Tent

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 and Youth

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

AgrAbility for Pennsylvanians

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.

Agricultural Safety and Drone Demo Area

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).

Rural Health and Safety Tent

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

PaOneStop

Pasto Agricultural Museum

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

Directions

Happy Valley Adventure Bureau

Farm Show Council

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

Directions

Happy Valley Adventure Bureau

Farm Show Council