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.

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.

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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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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.

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.

Exhibitor Form for Waiver of Worker's Compensation Insurance Requirement

PDF document, 290.2 KB

Insurance Certificate Sample

PDF document, 955.6 KB

A current Certificate of Insurance to cover the dates of the show and meet the requirements as stated in the contract is required to participate.

Event Schedule and Official Program
On Demand

Penn State Extension is a modern educational organization dedicated to delivering science-based information to people, businesses, and communities.

Pasto Agricultural Museum

See and touch tools and equipment used in early agriculture and rural life. Understand early technological developments in agriculture through the 1930s.

Pasto Agricultural Museum

See and touch tools and equipment used in early agriculture and rural life. Understand early technological developments in agriculture through the 1930s.

PaOneStop

PaOneStop provides online tools to help farmers meet regulatory requirements for erosion and sediment plans and nutrient management planning. Demonstrations take place throughout the day at their tent in the Conservation area at the end of E. 5th Street. AgMap is Pennsylvania's leading web-based directory for agricultural products and services and is now available nationwide.

PaOneStop and Manure Hauler Hauler and Broker Programs

PAOneStop and PA Manure Hauler and Broker Program provide reliable online mapping and planning tools to help farmers meet requirements for Agricultural Erosion and Sedimentation Control Planning, Manure Management Planning, and Nutrient Management Planning.

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401 Ag Administration Building
State College, PA 16802