Town Hall Session with College of Ag Sciences Dean Troy Ott and Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding
To be Confirmed. Tuesday, August 12, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location: Red Barn Annex
Link to Register Online for the Zoom Session: TBD
Please join us at Ag Progress Days on August 12 for a Town Hall Session with College of Ag Sciences Dean Troy Ott and Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding. They will discuss the current state of Pennsylvania agriculture, including emerging issues and opportunities, with a focus on the implications of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in dairy. A question and answer session will take place after opening remarks.
Panel Discussion- PA Department of Agriculture
To be Confirmed: Tuesday, August 12, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Red Barn Annex
The PA Department of Agriculture and partners discuss resources and support on topics important for PA agriculture's future.
Joint Informational Meeting of the House and Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committees
Wednesday, August 13, 10:00 a.m. - noon
Location: Red Barn Annex
This meeting is open to the public, as space permits. The topic of the informational meeting on any other business that may come before the committee.
Exploring Opportunities for Ag & Small
Businesses
To be Confirmed. Wednesday, August 13, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Red Barn Annex
Farm Bill Forum with Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson, Chairman of U.S. House Committee on Agriculture
To be Confirmed. Wednesday, August 13, 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location: College Exhibits Building Theater Area
PDA Century Farm Awards Ceremony
Thursday, August 14, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Farm Family Learning Center
Recognizing farms celebrating 100 years in 2025.
Organic Farming Opportunities
To be Confirmed. Thursday, August 14, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: College Exhibits Building Theater Area
Member organizations will present on different topics related to Organic Farming.
Risk Management: Protection for Your Farm and Future
To be Confirmed. Thursdays, August 14, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Farm Family Learning Center
The PA Department of Agriculture Business and Risk Mgmt. Specialist will host a informational presentation.
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
