January 04, 2025 - Harrisburg, PA
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger, Congressman Glenn "GT" Thompson, and a host of state and local officials, as well as current and future Pennsylvania agriculture industry leaders, cut the blue ribbon, officially opening the 2025 PA Farm Show. The 2025 theme, Powering Pennsylvania, celebrates the people of Pennsylvania agriculture, who power our daily lives, our communities, and our economy."Governor Josh Shapiro recognized the power of agriculture from day one of his administration, committing to support economic opportunity for our farmers through meaningful action and resources," Secretary Redding said. "Throughout the eight-day celebration of Farm Show, we hope you'll join us to meet the people who power Pennsylvania, and see the progress fueled by their innovations and ingenuity, and fed by unprecedented Shapiro Administration investments that are empowering our future as an economic powerhouse. Ring in the New Year by celebrating the agricultural legacy that provides the fuel for our daily lives, and the promise of a powerful, productive future together." Deputy Agriculture Secretary Lisa Graybeal emceed the ceremony, which included a mounted PA State Police color guard and the singing of the National Anthem by Lebanon County youth Alona Buzey, one of the winners of 2025 PA Farm Show Star Spangled Sing-Off. List of Speakers:Deputy Agriculture Secretary Lisa GraybealNational Anthem by Lebanon County youth Alona BuzeyPA State Grange Outstanding Young Patron-Autumn TworkskiPA Fair Queen Erica TeagardenSteve Brame - PREA/Allegheny President and CEODr. Tiffany Turrentine, Race and Equity Coordinator from WB SaulCongressman Glenn "GT" ThompsonSecretary Rick Siger, DCEDAgriculture Secretary Russell Redding
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