September 27, 2023 - Easton, PA
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visited the Eat Real Food Mobile Market at Paxinosa Elementary School in Easton today to announce the theme for the 108th Pennsylvania Farm Show: Connecting Our Communities. The 2024 PA Farm Show, Pennsylvania's State Fair™, will run from Saturday, January 6 through Saturday, January 13 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg."The Pennsylvania Farm Show is a living story of Pennsylvania agriculture, connecting those who are fed, nourished, and enriched by our industry to those whose lives and livelihoods depend on it," Secretary Redding said. "Agriculture unites us. It is the food, fuel, and fiber we rely on for our quality of life and our economy. Food helps define our cultures and our identities."Eat Real Food Mobile Market is a perfect illustration of how agriculture connects communities and nourishes their futures. It's a fitting backdrop to highlight how the 2024 Pennsylvania Farm Show will showcase the pride and hard work of farmers from across the state, connecting people from all walks of life to a celebration of the importance of agriculture in our communities."List of Speakers:Sharon Myers, Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center Executive DirectorAgriculture Secretary Russell ReddingDr. Meagan Grega, Chief Medical Officer at Kellyn FoundationLiz Wagner, Crooked Row FarmErik McGaughey CEO Meals on WheelsMariska Van Aalst, Deputy District Drector for Congresswoman Susan WildEric Ruth, CEO Kellyn Foundation