Poetry in motion: Program promotes creative expression in agricultural education

GTAN Creates, a program of the Global Teach Ag Network in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, encourages teachers to incorporate creative expression in their classrooms.

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New fellowship in College of Ag Sciences to expand international learning

A new fellowship program in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences will support undergraduate students seeking applied global learning experiences to deepen their understanding of food and agricultural systems worldwide, thanks to a $250,000 commitment from donor Pamela Arbuckle.

Penn State's College of Ag Sciences Launches Regenerative Agriculture Center

Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences has launched a new Penn State Regenerative Agriculture Center on 125 acres of college-managed property at Rockview in Centre County. Regenerative agriculture includes practices such as cover cropping, reduced tillage, diverse crop rotations, and integrated livestock systems.

Welcome from the Show Manager

We're pleased to have you as our guest and we hope the events on the grounds of the show and the content you'll find on this website will be educational and helpful to you.

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Ag Progress Days

Ag Progress Days (APD) at Penn State, held annually during three days in August, is Pennsylvania's largest outdoor agricultural exposition. Parking and admission is free.

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Our History

The significance of Ag Progress Days in Penn State history goes deeper than a taproot. In the 1800s, faculty would periodically travel across the state to hold Farmers’ Institutes. This year celebrates the 50th year at the Ag Progress Days site at Penn State! Looking forward to 2026 show and to celebrate the 50th anniversary!

Attendance Figures

History of attendance at Ag Progress Days.

Schedule of Events
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Show Information

With over 400 exhibitors from across the country and 4 provinces of Canada, Ag Progress Days has something for everyone.

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Visitors
Maps

The Show Maps and Floor Plans show companies and exhibitor locations as they register and confirm their booths for 2026.

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Ag Progress Days
Joe Louis named Huck Chair in Plant Stress Biology

Joe Louis, head of Penn State's Department of Plant Science, has been named the Dorothy Foehr Huck and J. Lloyd Huck Chair in Plant Stress Biology.

Video Tutorial - Enrolling a YubiKey Security Key

During this video we will walk you through the process of enrolling aYubiKey Security Key in Microsoft Multi-Factor Authentication.

Reframing Agricultural Conservation

Working to understand and improve collaborative governance effectiveness, outcomes, and impacts in order to create more equitable and sustainable systems to manage natural resources.

Service Providers for Vendors

A list of acceptable service providers are listed for your reference, as a certificate of insurance is on file with our office, they serviced our facility in the past and are familiar with the show grounds. Their presence on this list does not imply endorsement by Penn State's Ag Progress Days Office. There are no general services contractors on the site, so each exhibitor must secure their services in advance. All exhibitor subcontractors must meet the insurance requirements for our show.

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Exhibitors

At one of the largest outdoor agricultural shows in the east, exhibitors can showcase their latest innovations to the thousands engaged in the ag-related industries. With over 400 regional, national, and international exhibitors, we have something for everyone.

Exhibitor Transportation Information and Unloading Times

Information on: - PA Required Permits for Transport from Quarantined Counties in SE PA. -Transportation and Road Construction Updates at PA511.com -Unloading Times at the Show Site

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Promotional Efforts

Advertising and promotional efforts of Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences for Ag Progress Days are listed below. For more information on how the show is promoted, contact the College's Communications Office at 814-863-2713.

Event Portal and Exhibitor Hub

Exhibitor Hub at the New Event Portal is a resource to registered exhibitors for direct access to their account information or make payments, request space reassignment, find information on certificate of insurances, review sponsorship and program advertising gallery and contract, and create their booth profiles viewable to the attendees.

Insurance Requirements

All exhibitors and demonstrators must provide a Certificate of Insurance showing evidence of general liability, automobile liability, worker's compensation and employer’s liability.

2026 APD Insurance Memo

PDF document, 1.5 MB

Listing of important information required for the acceptable preparation of the exhibitor's insurance certificate.

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401 Ag Administration Building
State College, PA 16802