What a night, what a show. The 108th Pennsylvania Farm Show wrapped up on Sunday, January 14, closing out eight days of the 2024 Pennsylvania State Fair. The show brought together hundreds of thousands of visitors, farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness leaders to celebrate Pennsylvania’s $132.5 billion agriculture industry.
This year’s theme, “Connecting Our Communities,” made it clear that agriculture is a major driver of the state’s economy and a pillar of opportunity for Pennsylvania’s future growth. Governor Josh Shapiro praised the efforts of organizers to showcase the contributions of agriculture to the state’s economy, saying, “This year’s theme, Connecting Our Communities, demonstrated why Pennsylvania rings in every New Year welcoming guests from around the world to celebrate the finest agriculture industry anywhere.”
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, who spoke at the show, touted Pennsylvania’s farmers’ resilience and strength, saying, “Whatever your perspective, the 2024 Farm Show forged friendships, strengthened connections, and inspired opportunities that will enrich our lives, our businesses, and our communities throughout the coming year.”
The 2024 Farm Show will have a lasting impact on the Pennsylvania agriculture community, as it will promote new technologies and practices that will improve efficiency and productivity on farms. The show also generated new awareness about the importance of agriculture in Pennsylvania’s economy, and the positive impact that it has on communities, families, and students.
Overall, the 2024 Pennsylvania Farm Show was a successful event that brought together thousands of people to celebrate Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry. The show generated new ideas and solutions that will improve the future of agriculture in the state, and it made clear that Pennsylvania remains a strong and vibrant community, surrounded by agriculture.
Source: www.media.pa.gov