Half-Ton Butter Sculpture Highlights 2023 Farm Show Theme: Rooted in Progress Secretary Redding unveiled the 2023 Pennsylvania Farm Show butter sculpture. Carved from 1,000 pounds of butter, it highlights this year’s theme: Rooted in Progress.
The sculpture, a longtime PA Farm Show staple that celebrates Pennsylvania’s 5,200 dairy farmers, highlights the strong roots Pennsylvania agriculture has today thanks to a vision rooted in progress and eight years of targeted support and investments for the industry.
Ag Secretary Previews Menu, Highlighting Pennsylvanians Who Benefit from Sales Secretary Redding hosted area media for a preview of items on the menu in the 2023 Farm Show Food Court, and the Pennsylvanians in agriculture who benefit from the sales.
On Saturday, January 7, the 2023 Pennsylvania Farm Show will officially open for eight days of family fun, education and excitement with the people who make Pennsylvania’s $132.5 billion agriculture industry thrive. See More
Secretary of Agriculture Showcases Must-See Exhibits at 2023 PA Farm Show Secretary Redding was joined by canine companion, Honey Bee, for a tour of the PA Farm Show Complex and Expo Center to showcase new features and returning favorites focused on progress at the 2023 Farm Show.
On their tour, Redding and Honey Bee visited some must-see exhibits and encouraged Pennsylvanians to stop by them while at the show. To learn more about the 2023 Farm Show, the schedule, and how agriculture is Rooted in Progress at farmshow.pa.gov. See More
Join us as we celebrate Pennsylvania agriculture and honor our roots and our progress on January 7-14, 2023 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center. See More2023 PA Farm Show
Food Recovery Infrastructure Grant Program The Food Recovery Infrastructure Grant Program provides assistance to registered nonprofit organizations such as food banks for the proper management and operation of food to reduce waste. Grants application must be submitted through the Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) Electronic Single Application website. Paper and faxed copies will not be accepted. For questions regarding how to complete the on-line application, please call the DCED Customer Service Center at 1-800-379-7448. Deadline: March 17, 2023, 11:59 pm. Apply
Grow your business through the Rural Ascent Agricultural Training Program If you’ve been in operation for less than five years, don’t miss this no-cost opportunity to build or grow your small business through the Rural Ascent Agricultural Program for Women-Owned Farms and Ranches! The program is presented by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Space is limited and you must apply for consideration for this 12-week virtual program. If selected, you will join other entrepreneurs from rural areas across the U.S. on an interactive virtual platform packed with resources to set and achieve your business goals, consult with subject matter experts and build your peer network. Being located in a rural area is required, so please check here to ensure you meet the requirement. The application period for the program ends January 15, 2023. Apply
WBSCM Trainings for Current Domestic Vendors The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is providing current Domestic Commodity Vendors in the Web Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) System on-line training sessions on the following topics; “How to Submit an Offer,” “Entering an Advanced Shipping Notice (ASN),” and “Submitting an eInvoice.” These training sessions will be instructor led and conducted live via Zoom. Please register at the link provided for each training. January 24, 2023, 1:00pm – 3:00pm ET – How to Submit a Bid. January 25, 2023, 1:00pm – 3:00pm ET – Entering an ASN. January 26, 2023, 1:00pm – 3:00pm ET – Submitting an eInvoice. Prior to the training date, an email invite will be sent to all registered vendors with instructions on how to access the training sessions. For more information, contact WBSCMAMSHelpDesk@usda.gov. Learn More
PA Agriculture Mentor Program – Grow Your Business with Experienced Mentors Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry has a new free and confidential resource to help farmers. The PA Agriculture Mentor Program includes five mentors with extensive agricultural backgrounds who can troubleshoot new strategies and ideas for beginning farmers, agribusiness entrepreneurs and farmers. Spearheaded by a group of Pennsylvania agricultural organizations with an interest in the future of agriculture, the program leverages SCORE, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Development Center. Learn More
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