State Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-Beaver County), Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee chairman, and Rick Roush, Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences dean, recently spoke about the importance of Penn State University’s Ag Progress Days.
The event, which has been held annually since 1976, showcases Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry. It runs today through Thursday. There will be more than 400 exhibitors, and it is expected that 42,000 people will attend, 60 percent of whom are active within the agriculture industry.
“Our farmers play a crucial role in not only providing healthy food options for us to put on our table but contributing to both Pennsylvania and our nation’s economy,” Vogel said. “Agriculture is the backbone of our country and Ag Progress Days are a shining example of just how much the industry supports our communities. I look forward to attending this year’s festivities and see what new and exciting advancements are being brought to the table.”
“This year we especially look forward to conversations around pressing current issues, such as Pennsylvania’s priorities in the 2023 U.S. Farm Bill, soil conservation and water quality, ag workforce development, and animal health in the wake of recent avian flu outbreaks,” Roush said.