Saturday morning Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett kicked off the 97th annual Farm Show, welcoming visitors to celebrate the state's agricultural industry.
"Pennsylvania has a rich agricultural tradition, and the Pennsylvania Farm Show honors our oldest and largest industry," Corbett said. "There are almost 13 million people in Pennsylvania, and every one of them depends on 62,000 farm families. To all of our farmers, thank you."
"Made in PA. It makes a difference," is the theme of the 2013 Farm Show. It's based on PA Preferred, the official brand of agriculture products grown or made in Pennsylvania. The trademark of PA Preferred is a gold checkmark inside a blue keystone that you can find on products at farmer's markets, restaurants, food processors, grocery chains, craft breweries and wineries.
"This year's Pennsylvania Farm Show is a celebration of PA Preferred," said Agriculture Secretary George Greig. "When you buy PA Preferred products, made and grown in Pennsylvania, it makes a difference to local farmers, communities and our future."
Governor Corbett shared accomplishments that have kept Pennsylvania growing over the past year:
- Eliminating the "death tax" on farm real estate, helping farmers transition their properties more easily to the next generation;
- Signing transportation laws that allow farmers to transport modern farm equipment, helping them work more effectively, boost productivity and ensure a safe and abundant food supply;
- Making government more efficient by using innovative partnerships to help in the operation of the PA Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, and;
- Preserving nearly 13,000 acres of farmland across the state through Pennsylvania's nation leading farmland preservation program.
Opening ceremonies included the "Parade of Agriculture," featuring the show's competitive exhibits, and a demonstration by the State Police Mounted Drill Team.
The 2013 Pennsylvania Farm Show is the largest indoor agricultural exhibit in the nation, featuring more than 6,000 animals, 10,000 competitive exhibits and 300 commercial exhibitors. The show runs Jan. 5-12 at the Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg. Admission is free and parking is $10.
"Pennsylvania has a rich agricultural tradition, and the Pennsylvania Farm Show honors our oldest and largest industry," Corbett said. "There are almost 13 million people in Pennsylvania, and every one of them depends on 62,000 farm families. To all of our farmers, thank you."
"Made in PA. It makes a difference," is the theme of the 2013 Farm Show. It's based on PA Preferred, the official brand of agriculture products grown or made in Pennsylvania. The trademark of PA Preferred is a gold checkmark inside a blue keystone that you can find on products at farmer's markets, restaurants, food processors, grocery chains, craft breweries and wineries.
"This year's Pennsylvania Farm Show is a celebration of PA Preferred," said Agriculture Secretary George Greig. "When you buy PA Preferred products, made and grown in Pennsylvania, it makes a difference to local farmers, communities and our future."
Governor Corbett shared accomplishments that have kept Pennsylvania growing over the past year:
- Eliminating the "death tax" on farm real estate, helping farmers transition their properties more easily to the next generation;
- Signing transportation laws that allow farmers to transport modern farm equipment, helping them work more effectively, boost productivity and ensure a safe and abundant food supply;
- Making government more efficient by using innovative partnerships to help in the operation of the PA Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, and;
- Preserving nearly 13,000 acres of farmland across the state through Pennsylvania's nation leading farmland preservation program.
Opening ceremonies included the "Parade of Agriculture," featuring the show's competitive exhibits, and a demonstration by the State Police Mounted Drill Team.
The 2013 Pennsylvania Farm Show is the largest indoor agricultural exhibit in the nation, featuring more than 6,000 animals, 10,000 competitive exhibits and 300 commercial exhibitors. The show runs Jan. 5-12 at the Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg. Admission is free and parking is $10.
