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Table of Contents Farm Show AgExplorer Learning Stations ........................4

PA Preferred™ Food Court ........................................ 46-47

Historical Marker Scavenger Hunt.....................................8

Exhibitor Listing ........................................................ 48-52

Quick Tips ...................................................................... 8-9

Commodity Representatives ................................ 58, 60-62

Show Dates & Times.................................................. 11-21

Friends of the Pennsylvania Farm Show Sponsors .... 66-67

101st Pennsylvania Farm Show ................................. 22-24

Sale of Champions ...........................................................70

4-H & FFA ................................................................. 30-31

2016 Champions ........................................................ 71-76

Farm Show Commission ..................................................32

PA Farm Show Scholarship Foundation ..........................78

Farm Show Maps ............................................ 44-45, 53-57

PA Preferred™ Culinary Connection Stage ....................88

BECOME A FARM SHOW AgExplorer! Have you ever wondered where milk comes from? Or how important bees are to us and the food we eat? What about how much can be grown on an acre of farmland? Discover all this and more when you become a Farm Show AgExplorer. Redesigned for the celebration of the 101st Pennsylvania Farm Show, this year’s learning stations will be focused on the entire family. Sponsored by Turkey Hill, Friends of the Farm Show Foundation and Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, this unique program will teach visitors of all ages about Pennsylvania agriculture through fun, interactive and hands-on learning. Maps will help guide our explorers throughout the complex to interactive stations. All stations will be identified by the AgExplorer logo. Students will have the ability to learn about a variety of agriculture commodities at more than 30 stations, some of which are listed below: • Edible Nuts • PA Preferred™ • PA Woodmobile • Beef • Soil Health • Maple Syrup • Bees and Honey • Apples • Vegetables • Environment • Rabbits 4 • 101

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• Dairy (Including Butter and Ice Cream) • Goats • Sheep • PA State 4-H • Alpacas • Equine • Swine • Dog Licensing • Mushrooms

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Dear Friend of Agriculture: Greetings and welcome to the 101st Pennsylvania Farm Show! It is my privilege to welcome you to the 2017 event here at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg. We are delighted to have you join us this week and excited about all that we have in store for you as we embark on the second century of RXUVWDWH¶VIDLU With a theme of Our Commonwealth’s Blue Ribbon Experience, we are remLQGHGWKDWWKLVVKRZLVQ¶WMXVWDERXW those of us who work in the Department of Agriculture. It¶V not just for the farmers or those individuals who ZRUNLQWKHDJULFXOWXUHLQGXVWU\LQVRPHFDSDFLW\,W¶VDERXWHDFKRIXV,W¶VRXULQGLYLGXDODQGRXUFROOHFtive experiences in agriculture that create the overall Farm Show experience. Indeed, the Farm Show is 3HQQV\OYDQLD¶VEOXHULEERQH[SHULHQFH7KLVVKRZLVIRUDQGDERXWWKHSHRSOHZKRHQWHUWKHFRPSOH[GRRUV\HDU after year to experience all that Pennsylvania agriculture has to offer. What began as a three-day exhibition in 1917 has transformed into an eight-day celebration of not only 3HQQV\OYDQLD¶VDJULFXOWXUDOEOXHSULQWEXWWKHFRXQWU\¶VDJULFXOWXUDOEOXHSULQW-XVWDVLWZDVZKHQWKHILUVWVKRZ took pODFHRYHUDFHQWXU\DJRWKH)DUP6KRZUHPDLQVWKHFRPPRQZHDOWK¶VSUHPLHURSSRUWXQLW\IRUIDUPHUV and agribusinesses to display the best of what they have to offer, to exhibit the latest technology, and ± given its timing in early January ± to help our farmers plan for the year ahead. This show has become an annual tradition for families, giving those who are not involved in production agriculture a chance to learn just how much agriculture touches their lives. After all, what better opportunity could there be to get an introductory ³$JULFXOWXUH´FRXUVHLQDOOWKDW3HQQV\OYDQLDDJULFXOWXUHKDVWRRIIHUWKDQDWWKHst Pennsylvania Farm Show? When then-state Agriculture Secretary Charles Patton and others came together in 1916 in Lancaster to begin plans for the first Farm Show to take place in 1917, it is unlikely they knew then how this show would grow into what it has become today ± 300 commercial exhibits, 6,000 animals, 10,000 competitive exhibits and onehalf million visitors. The strength of Pennsylvania agriculture and Pennsylvania itself lies in its diversity. This show highlights the GLYHUVLW\RIDOOWKDWRXUVWDWH¶VDJULFXOWXUHLQGXVWU\KDVWRRIIHU I look forward to seeing you throughout the week as you join us in the celebration of this blue ribbon experience. Sincerely,

Russell C. Redding Secretary

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2017 Photo Contest Photo Contest Guidelines 1st Place: $100 cash prize and a VIP parking space for the 2018 Farm Show

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is looking for photographs that best capture the spirit of the Farm Show. Visitors to this year’s show are invited to take part in the 2017 Farm Show Photo Contest. The top three entries will be featured and will win the following:

2nd Place: $75 cash prize 3rd Place: $50 cash prize

Capturing the Farm Show Experience 1. The photograph must be taken at the 2017 Farm Show.

9. Entries limited to one per person. 10. The judging will be done by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.

2. The photograph must be in color. 3. The photograph must be 4 x 6 inches in size. 4. If a digital camera is used, the resolution must be at least 300 dpi. 5. All photo entries become property of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. 6. Entries must be submitted by March 31, 2017. 7. Contact information (name, address, phone number, email address) and caption must be included with entry. 8. Employees of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture are not eligible.

11. This contest is open to only non-professional entries. Digital photos and information should be emailed to: [email protected] Print photos should be mailed to: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Attention: 2017 Photo Contest 2300 North Cameron Street Harrisburg, PA 17110

2016 Winners

Second Place • “A Goat’s Gaze Around the Farm Show” • Lisa Naumann

First Place • “Love has no Boundaries” • Nancy Mitchell

Third Place • “Just a Quick Nap” • Debra Parry

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Dear Friends,

Welcome to the 2017 Pennsylvania Farm Show! As I sit down to pen this welcome letter to our friends of agriculture, I am drawn to reflect upon what has occurred during the relatively short life of the Friends of the Pennsylvania Farm Show Foundation Inc.. Through the support of hundreds of individuals and agribusiness companies, our foundation has been able to provide, to our visiting public, dozens of agriculturally oriented events that would not have happened without your support. The Board of Directors are very proud to report that funds raised, since filing our Articles of Incorporation in 2010, have exceeded $550,000.00 to support our Mission Statement – to stimulate, facilitate and support educational programs, incentives and events relating to the annual Pennsylvania Farm Show. The 2017 annual Farm Show tentative Schedule of Events promises to further build upon the allencompassing educational/blue ribbon experience theme as outlined by Secretary of Agriculture Russell C. Redding. The influence of the $40 billion production agriculture, food processor and agribusiness economy on the citizens of the Commonwealth is immeasurable. The importance of the annual Farm Show involvement of our 4-H and FFA youth to the future success of agriculture in the Commonwealth is immeasurable. The culmination of more than two years of effort by the Friends of the Pennsylvania Farm Show Foundation, Inc. -- the production of the historical book “Hold Your Horses – The Pennsylvania Farm Show at 100,” written by Mary Klaus was immeasurable. Let each of us, whether a participant or a visitor to the annual Farm Show, be fully aware of the immeasurable importance of all individuals or companies who produce the food and fiber that helps to sustain this nation and even the world. As we embark upon the 2017 Farm Show, and as the 101st ushers in a new century, we are hopeful that memories will be created for future recording, just as they were for the first 100 years. We are hopeful that this Visitor’s Guide provides you with valuable information that enhances your educational experience at the 2017 Farm Show. The Foundation sincerely thanks the Guide’s advertisers for their involvement and participation since, without their help, this publication would not be possible. Thank you for being a friend of the Pennsylvania Farm Show. Enjoy the Show! Sincerely,

William L. Piper, Chairman Friends of the Pennsylvania Farm Show Foundation, Inc.

The 2017 Farm Show Visitors Guide is provided courtesy of the Friends of the Pennsylvania Farm Show Foundation, Inc. Information about the purpose and mission of the Foundation may be found on page 85. The Foundation exists in order to stimulate, facilitate and support educational programs, incentives and events relating to the annual Pennsylvania Farm Show.


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Planning Your Visit

Admission is free

• Best time to arrive: between 9 a.m. and noon • Busiest time: weekends and weekdays 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Parking • There is a $15 fee at all Farm Show Complex-operated lots. • Write down the name of the parking lot and general location of your vehicle. Be prepared for heavy vehicle and pedestrian congestion. • There are two Farm Show offsite parking lots available with complimentary shuttle service.

• East of the complex at the intersection of Elmerton Ave. and Sycamore Dr. Parking is available for the entire show. • Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) on Wildwood Park Dr., directly north of the complex. This lot is available throughout the entire show. • Follow the PennDOT traffic signs to open parking lots. The signs are on all major roads leading to the complex and updated throughout the day.

BRING HISTORY TO THE TABLE Do you like scavenger hunts? Want to learn more about Pennsylvania’s agricultural heritage? Visitors to the Farm Show can search for 24 replica historical markers throughout the complex thanks to the efforts of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC). To start your hunt and learn how Pennsylvania is the “Land of Penn and Plenty,” visit the PHMC booth in the Family Living section, booth number 6090, between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. or any of the informational booths, or download a PDF version of the booklet at www. farmshow.state.pa.us. The PHMC Marker Booth will also host a photo and map exhibit illustrating Pennsylvania’s Agricultural History Project. The project is a partnership program between PHMC, Federal Highways Administration, PennDOT’s Bureau of Design and Pennsylvania State University to provide an overview of historic farming regions through an understanding of products, labor and land tenure, and buildings and landscapes. For more information on the program, please see the comprehensive website at phmc.info/aghistory. 8 • 101

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Shuttle Service • Free shuttle service is available from all Farm Show managed parking lots.

• There is a free, round-trip shuttle service between the complex and downtown Harrisburg on weekdays between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

• Handicapped parking is available at all

parking lots operated by the Farm Show Complex.

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Special Events

• The Farm Show Food Court open noon to 9 p.m. s Friday, Januar and is open da y 6, ily from 8 a.m. • Most events an to 9 p.m.

d activities are free. There is an charge for the Professional Ro deo Cowboys As admission Rodeos on Janu sociation ary 12, 13 and House, Pennsy lvania Showman 14, as well as the Butterfly ’s Association M Round in the M ain Hall and th e kids tractor rid erry-Go Weis Expo Hall. e in the • These are am ong the most po pu displays: the H igh School Rode lar events, activities and o, Weis Farm-t Exhibit, Horse o-Shelf Pu Connection, th lling competitions, the Culinar e Butter Sculpt ure, Know Your y the Sheep-to-S Farmer and hawl competitio n.

Emergencies and Other Services • The Pennsylvania State Police provide security and traffic management. State Troopers are

continually touring the show. They also may be reached on-site by calling 717-787-4171.

• A medical doctor is on-site during show hours as well as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and can be found in the Weis Expo Hall, Cameron St. Lobby desk and the Crossroads connector link.

• Free manual wheelchairs are available at the security desk on a first-come, first-served basis. • Coat check service is available in the Cameron Street and Maclay Street Lobbies.

3 Visitor Drop-offs • Cameron Street Lobby • Maclay Street Lobby • Northwest Corner Weis Expo Hall We want you to have an enjoyable time at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. Dress appropriately. January can be very cold and at times shuttle buses can be delayed due to heavy traffic issues. For more information visit www.farmshow.state.pa.us. www.farmshow.state.pa.us •

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First Frontier Circuit Finals Rodeo January 12, 13, 14 2017 at PA Farm Show Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

2017 PA Farm Show Dates & Hours January 6 January 7-13 January 14

COMPETITIVE EXHIBITS

COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS

FOOD COURT

-----------------------------8 a.m. - 9 p.m. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

-----------------------------9 a.m. - 9 p.m. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Noon - 9 p.m. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

LOCATION KEY BH CCC E KCC LA W WL CCS

PA Preferred Banquet Hall Crossroads Conference Center East Hall Keystone Conference Center Large Arena West Hall West Maclay Street Lobby Culinary Connection Stage

LFS EL GFS NE SA EC WEH

Lancaster Farming Stage East Maclay Street Lobby Good Foods Stage Northeast Hall Small Arena Entire Complex Weis Exposition Hall

MS2 N NW EA EB M ML

Main Hall Stage 2 North Hall Northwest Hall Equine Arena Equine Barn Main Hall Maclay Street Lobby

EMERGENCY SERVICES - Crossroads Connector Hallway, Cameron Street Lobby, the Weis Exposition Hall

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (ALL TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2017 (judging only - show closed to public) 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Family Living and Commodity Check-in

M

11 a.m.

Butter Sculpture Unveiling

M

FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2017 (judging only - show closed to public) 8 a.m.

Judging: Open Beef Cattle (in order) – Shorthorn, Maine-Anjou, MaineTainer & All Other Breeds EA

8 a.m.

Judging: Apiary Products

8 a.m.

Judging: Edible Nuts

8 a.m.

Judging: Family Living & 4-H Opportunities

8 a.m.

Judging: Fruit

M

9 a.m.

Judging: Vegetables

M

9 a.m.

Judging: Rabbit Meat Pens (followed by open and youth breeding)

LA

9 a.m.

Judging: Beef Cattle – Texas Longhorn

EA

10 a.m.

Judging: Swine (in order) – Yorkshire, Poland China, Chester White, Berkshire, Duroc, Landrace, Spotted, Hereford and Hampshire

SA

10 a.m.

Judging: Hay & Straw

WL

10 a.m.

Judging: Maple Syrup Products

10:15 a.m.

Judging: Agricultural Education Agriscience Fair

M WL M, EL

M M


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Show Dates & Hours Friday, January 6 continued 10:30 a.m.

Judging: Poultry

EAC

11 a.m.

Judging: Corn

11 a.m.

Judging: Potatoes

M

Noon

Judging: Christmas Trees

M

Noon

Judging: Small Grains

Noon

Food Court Opening

1 p.m.

Judging: Agricultural Education Horticulture

M

2:30 p.m.

Judging: Wool

SA

3 p.m.

Judging: Draft Horses: Belgian, Clydesdale/Shire and Percheron

EA

4 p.m.

Judging: Mushrooms

M

4 p.m.

Judging: Agricultural Education Landscape Exhibit

5 p.m.

Pennsylvania High School Rodeo Slack

LA

5-8 p.m.

Sheep & Goat Clinic

SA

6 p.m.

Blue Ribbon Reception

BH

6 p.m.

Supreme Champion Draft Horse

EA

6:15 p.m.

Youth Decorating for Draft Horses followed by Open English Riding, Youth English Riding, Open Western Riding and Youth Western Riding

EA

WL

WL WEH

WEH

SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 2017 8 a.m.

Judging: Agricultural Education Exhibits

8 a.m.

Youth Showmanship for Draft Horses followed by Cart Classes

EA

8:15 a.m.

Supreme Champion Swine

SA

8:30 a.m.

Junior Lamb Skillathon

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

AgExplorer Stations Open

EC

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Know Your Farmer Exhibit

M

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Farm-to-Shelf Exhibit

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Family Living Demonstrations

M

9 a.m.

Swine Sale (in order): Yorkshire, Poland China, Chester White, Berkshire, Duroc, Landrace, Spotted, Hereford and Hampshire

SA

9 a.m.

Pennsylvania High School Rodeo Association Championship Rodeo

LA

10 a.m.

Rabbit Youth Showmanship Contest

10 a.m.

Youth Poultry Showmanship

10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Blue Ribbon Apple Pie Contest

11 a.m.

Cooking Demonstration by Chef Instructor Mike Ditchfield and Students from the Pennsylvania College of Technology

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WEH

KCC

WEH

E KCC GF CCS

Show Dates & Hours Saturday, January 7 continued Noon

Cooking Demonstration by Lance Smith, Executive Chef at The Millworks

CCS

12:30-3 p.m.

PA Preferred™ Cookie/Brownie/Bar Contest

MS2

1 p.m.

Thermador Chefs Challenge – “Iron Chef”-Style Cook-Off with local Chefs and Media Personalities

CCS

2 p.m.

Wine Competition Awards

2 p.m.

Cooking Demonstration by John Moeller, former White House Chef and Author of “Dining at the White House – From the President’s Table to Yours”

GF CCS

2:30 p.m.

Cheese Awards Presentation

GF

3 p.m.

PA Preferred™ Chocolate Cake Contest

MS2

3 p.m.

Cooking Demonstration by John Brown and David Deal, Big D’s BBQ and 2016 Winners of the Better Blend Burger Competition

CCS

3-8 p.m.

Equine Barn Open to the Public

EB

4 p.m.

Junior Market Goat Show & Showmanship

SA

4 p.m.

Sheep Herding Demonstration

EA

4 p.m.

Cooking Demonstration by Kyle Mason, Executive Chef at Appalachian Brewing Company

4:30 p.m.

PA Mohair Demonstration

5 p.m.

Farm Show Fashions with a Flair

5 p.m.

Cooking Demonstration by John & Sukey Jamison, Owners of Jamison Farm

5 p.m.

Pennsylvania High School Rodeo Association Championship Rodeo

6 p.m.

Cooking Demonstration by David T. Mills III and Students from the LEAF Project, PA

9 p.m.

Grand Champion Junior Market Goat

CCS M BH CCS LA CCS SA

SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 2017 8 a.m.

Junior Beef Breeding Cattle Show

EA

8 a.m.

Junior Market Lamb Show & Showmanship

SA

8 a.m.-9 p.m.

Rabbit Presentations

9 a.m.-5 p.m.


EC

9 a.m.-5 p.m.


M

9 a.m.-5 p.m.


9 a.m.-5 p.m.


M

8-11:30 a.m.

State Police Mounted Drill Team

LA

10 a.m.

Worship Service

BH

10 a.m.

Filmore Container Demonstration

11 a.m.

Honey Extraction Demonstration by the Pennsylvania State Beekeepers Association

11 a.m.

Wheatweaver Demonstration

E

WEH

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Show Dates & Hours Sunday, January 8 continued Noon

Draft Horse Hitched Competition, 6-Horse Hitch and Other Team Classes

Noon

Angel Food Cake Contest

GFS

Noon

Cooking Demonstration by Kristin Messner-Baker, Owner and Executive Chef at Crave and Co.

CCS

Cooking Demonstration by Melissa d’Arabian, Cookbook Author and Host of Food Network’s Cooking Series “Ten Dollar Dinners with Melissa d’Arabian” and “Drop 5 Lbs with Good Housekeeping”

CCS

1 p.m.

LA

1:30 p.m.

Farm Show’s Got Talent Contest

BH

2 p.m.

Junior Market Steer Show

EA

2 p.m.

Grand Champion Junior Market Lamb

SA

2 p.m.

Cooking Demonstration by Mandisa Horn, Owner and Executive Chef at Horn O’ Plenty, Bedford, PA

3 p.m.

CCS

Cooking Demonstration by Melissa d’Arabian, Cookbook Author and Host of Food Network’s Cooking Series “Ten Dollar Dinners with Melissa d’Arabian” and “Drop 5 Lbs with Good Housekeeping”

CCS

4 p.m.

Thumbprint Cookie Contest

GFS

4 p.m.

Cooking Demonstration by Chef Instructor Todd Keeley and Students from the Pennsylvania College of Technology

CCS

5 p.m.

Grand Champion Market Steer

5 p.m.

Cooking Demonstration by School Cooking Challenge with Students from the Pennsylvania College of Technology

EA CCS

5 p.m.

Rabbit Hopping Contest

SA

5:30 p.m.

Junior Beef Showmanship

EA

6 p.m.

Maple Production Demonstration by the PA Maple Syrup Producers

6 p.m.

Rabbit Meat Pen Auction

SA

7 p.m.

Cumberland County 4-H Club Drill Team

EA

7-9 p.m.

Sheep Herding Finals

LA

CCS

MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2017: CAREER AND AG EDUCATION DAY 8 a.m.

Junior Market Swine Classes & Showmanship

SA

8 a.m.

Open Beef Cattle Judging: Angus, Limousin - Ring 1 Hereford, Simmental - Ring 2

EA

8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Agricultural Education Demonstration

9 a.m.-5 p.m.


EC

9 a.m.-5 p.m.


M

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Show Dates & Hours Monday, January 9 continued 9 a.m.-5 p.m.


WEH

9 a.m.-5 p.m.


M

10 a.m.

PA Blacksmith Demonstration

M

11 a.m.


11 a.m.

Carving Spoons/Spurtles Demonstration

M

Noon-2 p.m.

“Make It & Take It”

M

Noon

Cooking Demonstration by Kathryn Long, RDN, LDN, and Erin Long, MS, RDN, LDN, Healthy Living Coordinators for Weis Markets, Inc.

CCS

Noon

AgriMagic

MS2

1 p.m.

Cooking Demonstration by Mrs. Frances Wolf, First Lady of Pennsylvania, and Barry

CCS

Crumlich, Executive Chef at the Pennsylvania’s Governor’s Residence

CCS

2 p.m.

Pennsylvania State FFA Association Convention

2 p.m.

Cooking Demonstration by Andrew Lookenbill, Bakery Field Specialist for Weis Markets, Inc.

CCS

2 p.m.

AgriMagic

MS2

2 p.m.

Gourd Society Demonstration

M

3 p.m.

Woodcarver Demonstration by Chris Lubkemann

M

3 p.m.

Cooking Demonstration by Robert Dacko, Food Service Specialist for Weis Markets, Inc.

3:30 p.m.

Grand Champion Junior Market Swine

4 p.m.

AgriMagic

MS2

4 p.m.

Cooking Demonstration by David Santucci, Regional Sales Manager at Country Fresh Mushrooms

CCS

4:30 p.m.

Supreme Champion Beef

5 p.m.

Cooking Demonstration by Chef Instructor Mike Ditchfield and Students from the Pennsylvania College of Technology

LA

CCS SA

EA CCS

5:30 p.m.

Historic Leadline

SA

6 p.m.


6-8 p.m.

Mini-Horse Pull

EA

6:45 p.m.

Square Dance Parade

LA

7-9 p.m.

Square Dance Contest & Exhibition

LA

CCS

TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2017: THANK-A-FARMER DAY 7 a.m.

Scholarship Foundation Breakfast

BH

8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Alpaca Show and Demonstrations

EA

8:30 a.m-3 p.m.

Agricultural Education Demonstration

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Show Dates & Hours Tuesday, January 10 continued 9 a.m.-5 p.m.


EC

9 a.m.-5 p.m.


M

9 a.m.-5 p.m.


9 a.m.-5 p.m.


M

9 a.m.

Pennsylvania Farm Show Scholarship Foundation Awards

SA

9 a.m.

4-H Potato Grading & Identification

9 a.m.

Pony Pulling Contest (in order): Heavyweight, Lightweight, Mediumweight

LA

9:30 a.m.

Sale of Champions

SA

10 a.m.


10 a.m.

Shavers Creek Demonstration

M

10:30 a.m.

Junior Livestock Sale in the following order: Steers, Lambs, Goats & Swine

SA

11 a.m.

Fiber Arts Education Demonstration by E. Anderson

M

11 a.m.


CCS

Noon

Cooking Demonstration by Thomas J. Long, Director of Campus Dining at HACC’s The Chef’s Apprentice

CCS

WEH

KCC

CCS

Noon

“Make It & Take It” Fiber Art – Fiberworks Res. Ctr.

M

Noon

AgriMagic

MS2

1 p.m.

Cooking Demonstration by Christian DeLutis, Executive Chef at Troegs Brewing Company

CCS

1:30-2:30 p.m.

Mini vs. Draft Horse Challenge

LA

2 p.m.

Art with Natural Fibers Demonstration by Jeanne Scannell

M

2 p.m.

AgriMagic

MS2

2 p.m.

Cooking Demonstration by Greg Lieberman, Corporate Executive Chef at The Restaurant Store

CCS

3 p.m.

Championship Horse Pulling Contest (in order): Lightweight, Heavyweight

LA

3 p.m.

Cooking Demonstration by Dawson “Chief Chili” Flinchbaugh, Co-Owner of Flinchy’s Steak & Seafood House

CCS

4 p.m.

AgriMagic

MS2

4 p.m.

Cooking Demonstration by Bill Collier, Executive Chef at BRICCO

CCS

4 p.m.

Pennsylvania’s Greatest Whoopie Pie Contest sponsored by Good Foods, Inc.

MS2

5 p.m.

Cooking Demonstration by Chef Instructor Autumn Patti and Students from HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College

CCS

5 p.m.

15-Horse Hitch Demonstration

5-9 p.m.

Rabbit Hop Demonstrations

6 p.m.

Celebrity Draft Horse Team Driving

6 p.m.


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Show Dates & Hours WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2017: PUBLIC OFFICIALS DAY 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Antique Tractor Display & Farm Activity Area

EA

8-11 a.m.

Speed Horse Demonstration

LA

8:30-11a.m.

Agricultural Education Demonstrations

9 a.m.-5 p.m.


EC

9 a.m.-5 p.m.


M

9 a.m.-5 p.m.


9 a.m.-5 p.m.


10 a.m.


10 a.m.

Youth Fleece-to-Shawl Contest

SA

10 a.m.

PA Blacksmith Demonstration

M

11 a.m.


11 a.m.

Gourd Society Demonstration

11 a.m.

Farm Safety Quiz Bowl

LFS

WEH M CCS

CCS M LFS

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Youth Pedal Tractor Pull Registration

EA

Noon

Draft Horse Hitch & Drive

LA

Noon

AgriMagic

MS2

Noon

Cooking Demonstratoin by David Taddei, Executive Chef at DelGrosso’s Amusement Park, Inc. and Marianna Foods

CCS

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“Make It & Take It”

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Youth Pedal Tractor Pull

EA

1 p.m.

Cooking Demonstration by Rick Fetrow, Senior Field Sales Consultant for Tyson Foods, Inc. and the Pennsylvania Beef Council

CCS

2 p.m.

AgriMagic

MS2

2 p.m.

Carving Spoons/Spurtles Demonstration

2 p.m.

Cooking Demonstration by Wes Trout, Sales Manager and Culinary Trainer for BOSCH and Thermador Appliances

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2 p.m.

Speed Horse Demonstration

LA

3 p.m.

Annual Sheep-to-Shawl Contest

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Cooking Demonstration by Charlie Gipe, Executive Chef at the Hershey Entertainment Complex

CCS

AgriMagic

MS2

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Cooking Demonstration by Chef Instructor Robert Corle and Students from The Lebanon County Career and Technology Center

CCS

4 p.m.

Antique Tractor Pull

EA

4:30 p.m.

Legislative Dairy Showmanship Contest

LA

5 p.m.

Oatmeal Cookie Contest

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School Cooking Challenge with Students from The Lebanon County Career and Technology Center

CCS

5:30-9 p.m.

Bid Calling Contest

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Sheep to Shawl Auction

SA

7 p.m.

Fleece to Shawl Auction

SA

7-9 p.m.

Mini vs. Draft Horse Challenge

LA

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2017: VETERANS, MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILIES DAY 8 a.m.

Junior Dairy Goat Showmanship Contest followed by Junior Dairy Goat Judging (in order): Alpine, LaMancha, Nubian, Saanen, Toggenburg, Other Purebred & Recorded Grades

NW

8 a.m.

Junior Breeding Sheep Showmanship followed by Junior Breeding Sheep Judging

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8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Draft Horse Pleasure Show & Stick Horse Racing

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8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Agricultural Education Demonstrations

9 a.m.-5 p.m.


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Filmore Container Demonstration

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Hawk Mountain Demonstration

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Cooking Demonstration by Chef Instructor Robert Corle and Students from The Lebanon County Career and Technology Center

Noon

Junior Sheep Breeding Supreme Champion

Noon

Cooking Demonstration by Maureen Fowler, Executive Chef at The Mill Restaurant and Bar

Noon-2 p.m.

“Make It & Take It” Sponsored by Bluebird Society of PA

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AgriMagic

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Army vs. Navy Cook-Off

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Exceptional Rodeo

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2 p.m.

Wheat Weaving Demonstration

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2 p.m.

AgriMagic

MS2

2 p.m.

Homegrown by Heroes™ Award presented by Comcast NBC Universal

CCS

3 p.m.

Art with Natural Fibers Demonstration by Jeanne Scannell

3 p.m.

Cooking Demonstration by Chris Cognac, Writer, Host of Food Network’s “The Hungry Detective,” Judge on “Iron Chef America” and Co-Producer of “All Forked Up” on the Travel Channel

CCS

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Junior Meat Breeding Goat Showmanship followed by Jr. Meat Breeding Goat Judging

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AgriMagic

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Cooking Demonstration by Cher Harris, Executive Pastry Chef at The Hotel Hershey and 2016 ACF Pastry Chef of the Year

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Oxen Demonstration

EA

5 p.m.

Junior Meat Breeding Goat Show

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5 p.m.

Cooking Demonstration by John Reis, Corporate Executive Chef at The Hilton Harrisburg

CCS

5 p.m.

Rabbit Hop Demonstrations

6 p.m.


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Angora Palooza

SA

6 p.m.

PA Equine Showcase

EA

7 p.m.

PRCA Circuit Finals Rodeo

LA

8 p.m.

Junior Meat Breeding Goat Supreme Champion

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2017: FARMLAND PRESERVATION DAY 8 a.m.

Judging: Sheep (in order): AOB Wool, Corriedale, Merino and Natural Colored followed by: Supreme Champion – Wool followed by Southdown, Shropshire & AOB Meat

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8 a.m.

Judging: Dairy Cattle: Ayrshire, Guernsey & Red & White

EA

8 a.m.

Judging: Open Dairy Goats (in order): Alpine, LaMancha, Nubian, Saanen, Toggenburg, Other Purebred, Recorded Grade

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Judging: Dairy Cattle – Milking Shorthorn Tractor Square Dance Demonstration Judging: Dairy Cattle – Holstein Filmore Container Demonstration Maple Production Demonstration by the PA Maple Syrup Producers Judging: Dairy Cattle - Jersey & Brown Swiss Mini vs. Draft Horse Challenge PA Mohair Demonstration Supreme Champion Wool Tractor Square Dance Demonstration “Make It & Take It” – Cookie Mix AgriMagic Cooking Demonstration by Christian Gonzalez, Executive Sous Chef, The Hamilton Kitchen and Bar & 2015 PA Pork Producers Taste of Elegance Winner Cooking Demonstration by Ben Beaver, Executive Chef at Café 1500 AgriMagic Supreme Champion of Dairy Breeds PA Blacksmith Demonstration Cooking Demonstration by Ruthie Dell, Owner of Toasties Sustainable Table Celebrity Cow-Milking Contest Cooking Demonstration by Allan Rupert, Executive Chef at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course Shavers Creek Demonstration Junior Dairy Cattle Showmanship AgriMagic Cooking Demonstration by Chef Instructor David T. Mills III and students from HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College Golden Barrel Sticky Bun Contest School Cooking Challenge with Students from HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College Best Doe of Show Honey Extraction Demonstration by the Pennsylvania State Beekeepers Association Honey Extraction Demonstration by the Pennsylvania State Beekeepers Association Horseshoe-Pitching Competition

6-9 p.m. 7-9 p.m.

PA Equine Showcase PRCA Circuit Finals Rodeo

1 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 3:30-5 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 5 p.m. 5 p.m.

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Judging: Meat Breed Sheep (in order) – Montadale, Suffolk, Hampshire, Dorset, Cheviot & Tunis followed by Supreme Champion Meat

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8 a.m.

Boer Goat Show

NW

8 a.m.

Purebred Dairy Cattle Association Dairy Judging School

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Antique Tractor Restoration Presentations

9 a.m.-5 p.m.


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9 a.m.-5 p.m.


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PA Equine Showcase

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Farm Class Horse Pull

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PA Mohair Demonstration

11 a.m.

Cooking Demonstration by Jason Clark, Chef De Cuisine of Mountain View Terrace and Skybox Sports Bar at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course

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Fiber Arts Education Demonstration by E. Anderson

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Cooking Demonstration by Tina Jackson, Owner of Hey Chef! Personal Chef Service

1 p.m.

Supreme Champion Meat Sheep

1 p.m.

The Great Ice Cream Scooper Challenge

1 p.m.

Hawk Mountain Demonstration

1:30 p.m.

Ag Career Connections FFA Awards

EHS

2 p.m.

Cooking Demonstration by Christopher Mohr, Head Chef at Greystone Public House

CCS

2 p.m.


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Lumberjack Demonstration & Competition

EA

3 p.m.

Apple Auction

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3 p.m.

Cooking Demonstration by Jason Viscount, Executive Chef at Greystone Public House

CCS

4 p.m.

Cooking Demonstration by Chef Instructor Chad Brumbaugh and students from HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College

CCS

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PRCA Circuit Finals Rodeo

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The 101st Pennsylvania Farm Show – Building on the Legacy By Mary Klaus (author of “Hold Your Horses! The Pennsylvania Farm Show at 100”) The Pennsylvania Farm Show, which turned 100 in 2016, this year enters a new century with fond memories of its past and an unbridled enthusiasm for its future. Tens of thousands of people spent eight glorious days eating, drinking, laughing and marveling their way through the 100th show in 2016. This celebration featured old tractors and plows, a new milkshake flavor, a mushroom house, an Angora Palooza and more than 6,000 animals ranging from alpacas to swine. The threat has passed and the birds have returned with extensive bio-security measures in place to protect birds in the exhibits. Last year’s Farm Show also featured favorites – horse pulling, square dancing, Sheep-to-Shawl, bid calling, butter sculpture, baking contests, rodeo and more. This year’s show will feature those traditional events plus 10,000 competitive exhibits, 300 commercial exhibits, and several new features: a 15-horse hitch, sheep herding demonstration, more alpacas, organic vegetable displays, new breeds of rabbits and more. “Our Commonwealth’s Blue Ribbon Experience” will live up to its theme and heritage as a small show that started in 1917 and evolved into the nation’s largest indoor agricultural exposition. Yet as the Pennsylvania Farm Show enters a new century, visitors seem fascinated by the history. “The history of the Pennsylvania Farm Show is in large part the story of Pennsylvania,” according to state Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, when explaining the fascination. The first Farm Show, held Jan. 23-25, 1917 and called the “Pennsylvania Corn, Fruit, Vegetable, Dairy Producers and Wood Show,” took place in a three-story brick farm implement building on Market Street in Harrisburg, within walking distance of the state Capitol. The first Farm Show occupied about 10,000 square feet and featured 44 commercial exhibitors with the latest in farm machinery and 440 competitive exhibits including corn, wool, apples, vegetables and dairy products. It offered participants a total of $4,430 in premiums. A century later, the show lasts eight days, occupies one million square feet in a 24-acre complex, and educates and entertains visitors. There’s less emphasis on farm machinery and more emphasis on teaching consumers about how their food and fiber are produced. The 2016 show offered $564,467 in premiums. The first Farm Show attracted about 5,000 people, including Gov. Martin Brumbaugh. The second Farm Show almost didn’t happen. Weeks before the 1918 show, officials cancelled it because of farm labor shortages related to the workers being involved in World War I. Officials reversed that decision and the second show was held. The Farm Show soon needed more room than the farm implement building had to offer. So the show spread out to 22 • 101 Pennsylvania Farm Show st

Harrisburg schools, churches, and other buildings. The first animals were displayed in 1921 and livestock judging began in 1922, hosted by area farms. By 1925, the now four-day show had spread out to 15 locations. Visitors carried maps with them as they made the cumbersome way around Harrisburg to visit the Farm Show. Soon, people began calling for a permanent home for the Farm Show. In 1928, Gov. John Fisher visited all the sites and agreed. He asked the state legislature for a home for the Farm Show. After ruling out Altoona, Sunbury, Williamsport, Lemoyne, and Middletown, the state Farm Products Show Commission selected a 40-acre site at Cameron and Maclay Streets in Harrisburg. That site formerly hosted the Dauphin County agricultural fairgrounds, Pennsylvania’s Civil War training camp, and a pasture for the state mental hospital’s dairy cows. Ground for the Farm Show Complex was broken on Halloween 1929, amid the stock market crash that began the Great Depression. Soon, construction began on the $1.4 million Farm Show Complex with its frieze of cattle, sheep, poultry, and the state coat of arms. (Continued on page 24)


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Building on the Legacy The 10-acre complex opened in 1931 (on Fisher’s last day as governor) and the 1931 Farm Show became the first held in the new complex. More than 255,000 people attended that show. Officials were thrilled at the popularity of the Farm Show in the new complex, yet disappointed that the planned “Coliseum” (later built as the Large Arena) was omitted from the original building due to cost. The Large Arena finally was built in the late 1930s and dedicated at the 1939 Farm Show. War talk dominated the 1942 Farm Show, held just six weeks after the Japanese Navy attacked the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor. Shortly after the 1942 Farm Show ended, the commission leased the Main Exhibition Building of the Farm Show Complex to the military. The War Department used the complex to train aircraft mechanics to repair military planes. In 1944 that school closed and was replaced by the Army Air Corps aircraft engine repair shop. Between 1,600 and 2,300, people worked there at various times on four assembly lines reconditioning engines from Army Air Corps planes at the nearby Olmsted Air Base in Mechanicsburg. The 1943 – 1946 Farm Shows were held as farm organization meetings off-site because the complex was reserved for the military. When the full Farm Shows returned to the Farm Show Complex in 1947, 545,000 happy visitors welcomed it back. The Farm Show’s golden era followed, with the 1950s and 1960s as years of growth and popularity. By 1963, five commodity groups were selling food at the Farm Show. Some major changes came to the Farm Show from the late 1960s to the early 1990s. In 1970, the Farm Show Commission debated whether to renovate the outdated Farm Show Complex or rebuild it completely on a 293-acre site near Susquehanna Twp. Ultimately, they decided against rebuilding because of cost. Instead, ambitious upgrades were planned, including fire safety, plumbing, and electrical improvements. The North-

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east Hall was added in 1990. In 1975, the Farm Show Commission voted to charge $1 per vehicle for parking. New traditions came to the Farm Show in the 1980s, including expanding the show from five to six days. The PA Food Marketplace came in 1981 and the Food Court followed 10 years later. The show began to emphasize consumers. The Pennsylvania dairy industry began to sponsor butter sculptures in 1991, a tradition that continues. The Farm Show schedule grew from six to eight days in 1992. The 1990s brought many changes to the Farm Show, including the addition of such exotic animals as ostriches, emus, llamas, alpacas and reindeer. A 1,600-pound buffalo named Bentley came to the Farm Show from 2000 to 2008. The state Agriculture Department hosted international trade shows in the late 1990s, attracting businesses and visitors from 31 countries. The 1998 show even included a NASA International Space Station Program. In 2001, officials broke ground for an $86.2 million expansion that added eight acres to the complex and modernized other parts of it. Later, an energy and utility costreduction program went into effect and a renovation project updated the older parts of the complex, even using art deco colors as a salute to the past. In 1993, the Pennsylvania Farm Show Scholarship Foundation began presenting scholarships to Farm Show exhibitors who are 4-H or FFA members. New Farm Show attractions during this era included carriage racing, tractor square dancing, a WoodMobile highlighting the state’s lumber industry, the PA Preferred™ Culinary Connection, Farm Show Learning Stations, a Food Court Annex, Farm Show Detectives and “Today’s Agriculture,” a 13,000-foot exhibit which included fields with crops, a silo and a large barn filled with farm animals. The Farm Show also began offering free wireless internet service. Meanwhile, the famous Food Court in the Weis Expo Hall has become Pennsylvania’s dining room. Commodity booths offer traditional favorites such as thick milkshakes, baked potatoes, fried mushrooms and roast beef sandwiches, as well as newer food including blended mushroom burgers, carrot cake funnel cakes, chocolate-covered bacon and fish sliders. The Culinary Connection serves as a public cooking school, a place where Farm Show visitors can watch various national and Pennsylvania celebrity chefs teach them how to cook. The Pennsylvania Farm Show has entered its second century growing ever more popular with farmers, exhibitors and visitors alike. Admission remains free while the experience remains priceless.

Farm Show Butter Sculpture and Dairy Did You Know? • The sculpture is crafted from 1,000 pounds of butter over 14 days. • The butter is donated by Land O’Lakes. Have you ever wondered what happens to the butter sculpture once the Pennsylvania Farm Show is over? • It’s recycled and converted into energy at a local dairy farm in Juniata County. • The butter is placed in the farm’s methane digester, which converts manure and food wastes into energy that helps power the farm. The butter from the butter sculpture helps to generate energy for three days. And speaking of cows, how about this? • U.S. cows are among the most productive cows in the world. In 1950, the average cow produced 1.29 gallons of milk per day. Today, the average cow produces 7.13 gallons of milk per day. • Cows produce an abundant supply of nutrient-packed milk for you and your family, using less land and less water. To learn more about the Juniata County farm’s digester process: dairygood.org/content/2013/dairy-farmers-turn-wasteinto-renewable-energy

Milkshakes Go “Green” at the 101st Pennsylvania Farm Show As the Pennsylvania Farm Show enters its second century of operations, the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association has added a new feature to their 2017 milkshake lineup. No, it’s not a new flavor. It’s a new cup! Beginning at the 101st Pennsylvania Farm Show, the PA Dairymen’s milkshakes will be served in an ecofriendly Greenware® cup. Some say that dairy farmers are the original recyclers, so it makes sense to reduce waste in landfills with the use of 100% compostable cups, made from a resin derived entirely from plants. The plant sources used to make Greenware® are domestically grown and annually renewable. Also new this year, the Dairymen have released specialty t-shirts, and designated a portion of the proceeds to benefit Feeding Pennsylvania’s Fill a Glass with Hope©, the nation’s first statewide charitable fresh milk program. The program connects Feeding Pennsylvania member food banks with their local dairies to purchase milk at a reduced rate to be distributed to families in the commonwealth. Fill a Glass with Hope©

is a partnership between Feeding Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, the American Dairy Association North East, and the Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program. For each t-shirt purchased, $1 will be donated to the Fill a Glass with Hope© campaign. During the Farm Show, milkshake fans are encouraged to upload a picture of themselves and their shakes to PA Dairymen’s Facebook page or post on Twitter or Instagram; include the hashtag #Shades4Hope. The Dairymen will donate an additional $1 per post to Fill a Glass with Hope©. The statewide Fill a Glass with Hope© campaign was launched during the 2016 Farm Show. Since this program’s inception, it has raised more than $500,000 for Feeding Pennsylvania food banks to purchase milk directly from area processors. Each $1 donated provides eight servings of milk. Milk is one of the most requested items at food banks, but it is rarely donated. For more information, visit www.feedingpa.org/ milk. www.farmshow.state.pa.us • 25

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PA Preferred Culinary Connection Showcases Veterans, Military Personnel and Their Families The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to recognize Veterans, Military and their Families on Thursday, January 12 as a part of the 101st Pennsylvania Farm Show. “Two percent of our population feeds us and two percent of our population protects us. Put together, that’s a powerful four percent,” said Redding. “Our servicemen and women sacrifice so much for our country, and when returning home, we need to ensure that they have opportunities in the workforce. Veterans possess a variety of skills that are needed in the agriculture industry, and by showcasing their talents, we are creating a conversation and a pathway to help veterans discover opportunities in the agriculture industry. It is our honor not only to recognize them but also to thank them for their service.” January 12 events will feature veteran service organizations with presentations throughout the day, highlighting the work of past and present military personnel and their connections to agriculture. In addition, the PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs’ Mobile Veterans Outreach Van will make its debut as an exhibitor at the 2017 PA Farm Show. The mobile “office” will be set up and staffed with Accredited Veteran Service Officers to provide information and assistance to veterans and family members who may be eligible for programs, benefits and services. Please stop by and let us know how we can assist you! “In keeping with DMVA’s goal of making benefits more accessible to Pennsylvania’s nearly 900,000 veterans and their eligible family members, we have partnered with the Department of Agriculture to bring one of our Mobile Veterans

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Outreach Vans to the PA Farm Show,” said Brig. Gen. Tony Carrelli, Pennsylvania’s adjutant general. “We encourage Farm Show attendees to stop by and talk to an accredited veteran service officer to learn more about the benefits you have earned through your service to our country.” Check out the daily schedule to learn more about an Ag-Vet Forum on Thursday morning to cover a variety of topics such as: why careers in the agriculture and food sectors are viable options for veterans; initiatives that are underway around the country to develop career paths for those persons leaving active military service as well as veterans who have been discharged for longer periods of time; connections that have been made to the state’s farmer veterans through the Homegrown by Heroes program; and how to streamline efforts to provide agriculture and food career resource information to residents. The forum also will include some farmer veterans who will share their military and agriculture experiences. The keynote address will be given by farmer veteran Jim Metcalf, who will then join the panel. In the afternoon, visit the PA PreferredTM Culinary Connection Stage for an Army-Navy Cook-Off Competition. Each team will include military service members and veterans, along with personalities from ABC 27 (Ali Lanyon and James Crummel) and Fox 43 (Chris Garrett and Andrea Michaels). The competing teams will have 20 minutes to prepare a dish using all of the ingredients in a mystery bin. A team of judges, including former Under Secretary of Defense Jessica Wright, will sample the dishes and determine the winner. Plan now to return to the PA PreferredTM Culinary Connection Stage later on Thursday for the Homegrown By Heroes™ Award Presentation, where farmer veterans who participate in the PA PreferredTM program will be recognized for their work and contributions to agriculture. Other food and fun events will include Chris Cognac, writer and host of Food Network’s “The Hungry Detective” and judge on “Iron Chef America, as well as Brig. Gen. (R.) Carol Eggert. By 6 pm, make your way to the Large Arena, where the PRCA Rodeo will sponsor a Swearing-In Ceremony for new regional recruits for all branches of the military.

Know Your Farmer When you visit this year’s Culinary Connection stage, you will notice some changes and additions. In keeping with the Know Your Farmer exhibit, which was launched by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) in 2016, Culinary Connection has added special programing to demonstrate how a true farm-to-fork experience can evolve – with food traveling from the field, to the farmer, to the chef and on to your plate. Watch this magical transformation when local farmers join celebrity chefs on stage. Together, the chefs and farmers will explain how they create recipes using seasonal and locally grown, fresh products. The Know Your Farmer exhibit helps consumers to recognize the impact that direct sales have on our communities, the environment, and the economy. As you walk through the exhibit, you can visit a small farmers market, browse through a high tunnel greenhouse, and speak with farmers who grow food in Pennsylvania every day. You also can learn about the Farm-to-School programs that have sprouted up across the commonwealth. Do you like to travel? The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Tourism Bureau and the Pennsylvania Farm Stay Association will be showing off their newest tourism campaign that features local farms and agritourism destinations across the state.

The Know Your Farmer exhibit also includes the “Hemp from the Past to the Future” display. Did you know that hemp was one of the four staples of trade in Pennsylvania and was used as currency from the late 1600s until the early 1800s? Learn more interesting facts about hemp from this historical display, which will feature the “old” – a hemp mill stone and hemp break – and the “new” – a BMW car with parts made from hemp. Other hemp products will be on display, along with sneak peek at the future of industrial hemp in Pennsylvania. While you’re here, remember to check out the PA Preferred™ Marketplace, where you can try and buy Pennsylvania-made and -grown goodies such as pickles, hot sauces, cheeses, and more! All of these exciting exhibits are located in the West Corridor of the Pennsylvania Farm Show, just inside the Maclay Street Lobby.


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Meet the 2016-17 4-H State Council Team The new Pennsylvania State 4-H Council was elected during 2016 State Achievement Days at the Penn State University Park Campus on July 27. This Council is the 12th installment of the Council program in Pennsylvania. These seven youth leaders will hold executive positions during their one-year term. The 4-H Council members are the official youth spokespersons for the Pennsylvania 4-H program to government, university and industry officials. 4-H is an informal youth development education program of Penn State Extension. It provides opportunities to youth between ages 5 and 19 to become self-confident, career-ready leaders in their clubs and communities. This year’s officers are: Madeline McEachin, of Butler, will serve as council president. A freshman at Penn State, McEachin has been involved with Butler County 4-H for nine years with horse, dairy goat and leadership projects. Cory Newcomb, of Knoxville, will serve as vice president of operations. He graduated from JasperTroupsburg High School in 2016. Newcomb has been involved in the Tioga County 4-H program for eight years. His projects are beef and swine. Lucy Hutchinson, of Oil City, will serve as council vice president of conference. A student from Oil City Area High School, Hutchinson has been involved with Venango County 4-H for 12 years in textile, gardening, leadership, robotics and other projects. Simone Blanchat, of Glen Rock, will serve as council vice president of internal affairs. Blanchat is a home-schooled senior. A York County 4-H’er, she en-

joys shooting sports, cooking and gardening projects. This is her ninth year as a member. Kyrsten Kowalczyk, of Flinton, will serve as council secretary. Kowalczyk attends Glendale High School. She has been involved in Clearfield County 4-H for eight years. Her projects include horses, photography and theatre. Kyla Gaibor, of Somerset, will serve as council reporter and historian. Gaibor is a home-schooled student. This is her third year as a Somerset County 4-H’er. Her projects include cooking, photography, archery, hiking and drama. Allison Clabaugh, of Landisburg, will serve as council sentinel. Recently graduated from home school, Clabaugh has been involved in Perry County 4-H for 10 years in photography, jewelry-making and scrapbooking. Council members attend different events throughout their term. Recently the team attended Ag Progress Days, 4-H/PSU Extension Tailgate, All-American Dairy Show, Lawrence County 4-H Retreat, Farm City Day, the Pennsylvania State Barbecue Championships, Keystone International Livestock Exposition and the Pennsylvania Farm Show. The Council also plays a key role in several state 4-H events, including the 4-H State Leadership Conference, Capital Days and State Achievement Days. To invite a council member to attend an event or program, the council can be contacted through the state 4-H website at extension.psu.edu/4-H.

The new Pennsylvania 4-H State Council was selected at 2016 4-H State Achievement Days. The team members, starting from left, are Madeline McEachin, Simone Blanchat, Lucy Hutchinson, Cory Newcomb, Kyrsten Kowalczyk, Allison Clabaugh and Kyla Gaibor. 30 • 101 Pennsylvania Farm Show st

THE PENNSYLVANIA FFA ASSOCIATION Since its beginning, young exhibitors have been an integral part of the Pennsyvlania Farm Show tradition. Each January, FFA members from across the state participate in presenting educational demonstrations and exhibiting their award-winning livestock and informative displays.

2016-17 State Officer Team: Tricia Hojnowski, Libby Baker-Mikesell, Jacob Kline, Sarah Gonzalez, Garrett Jenkins, Madeline Buss, Jill Palmer

The Pennsylvania FFA is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. There are more than 12,700 members statewide enrolled in 149 middle, high school and career and technical education centers throughout the state. For more information visit www.paffa.org or www.ffa.org

Pa. State Farm Products Show Commission HONORABLE RUSSELL C. REDDING Secretary of Agriculture

ROBERT MAZZA (Member at Large) Owner, Mazza Wines

LIBBY BAKER-MIKESELL (Ex-Officio, Advisory Member) FFA Representative (State President)

HANNAH SMITH-BRUBAKER Deputy Secretary of Agriculture

CARL T. SHAFFER (Member at Large) Owner, Carl T. Shaffer Farms

MARY SMITH (Ex-Officio, Advisory Member) Pres., Hershey Harrisburg Regional Visitors Bureau

ELIZABETH SHORB (Member at Large)

DEVAN DRABIK (Ex-Officio, Advisory Member) Business Development Director, Office of the Mayor of Harrisburg

DR. LEE BURKET Director, Bureau of Career and Technical Education Department of Education RICHARD ROUSH Dean, College of Ag Sciences Penn State University DR. DENNIS CALVIN Director of Cooperative Extension and Associate Dean Penn State University DAVID BLACK (Member at Large) President, Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC

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HONORABLE MARK KELLER (Governor’s Rep.) Pennsylvania House of Representatives ROBERT L. OBERHEIM (Ex-Officio, Secretary) Penn State University, College of Ag Sciences GEORGE H CONNOR (Ex-Officio, Advisory Member) Deputy Director Dauphin County Community & Economic Development

SHARON S. ALTLAND (Ex-Officio) Executive Director, PA Farm Show Complex & Expo Center BROOK DUER, CHIEF COUNSEL (Ex-Officio) Department of Agriculture DEBORAH A. TRUMP (Recording Secretary) PA Farm Show Complex & Expo Center

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Wednesday, Jan 11 @5:30pm in the PA Preferred Banquet hall

THE BEST AUCTIONEERS IN THE STATE will compete for the championship. Half of the auction proceeds will be donated to the

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History Wall

Small Arena North Hall

CROSSROADS CONFERENCE CENTER

NORTH ENTRANCE

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Main Hall

Equine Structure

Equine Barn

Equine Arena

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STAGE

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LOWER SPINE

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Camer on S Lobby Stroller Check

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Carousel

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PA Preferred Food Court ™

The Pennsylvania Farm Show is the largest indoor agricultural event in America, and the PA Preferred™ Food Court is one of its brightest highlights – a place where exhibitors showcase and sell the highest-quality Pennsylvania food products. Located in the Weis Expo Hall and Food Court Annex, the 2017 PA Preferred™ Food Court is shaping up to be the best ever. From doughnuts to pulled pork sandwiches, the food court has something for all appetites. It’s a Farm Show must-taste for visitors of all ages. The food court has an estimated 2,000 volunteers and a record $2 mi million in sales. Meanwhile, vendors have invest-

ed more than $1 million in equipment to serve the growing needs of Farm Show crowds. Set-up and tear-down of equipment for the food court is a quick but involved process. Equipment used in the preparation and sale of food is dismantled and stored off-site during most of the year and brought out primarily for the eight-day show. All of the food court organizations are non-profit and graciously reinvest their proceeds back into Pennsylvania agriculture. Some food court vendors and their respective specialties include:

Main Hall PENNAG pulled pork sandwich, chicken nuggets, chicken breast sandwich, pretzels, hot dogs and whoopie pies

PA COOPERATIVE POTATO GROWERS, INC. french fries, baked potatoes, baked sweet potatoes, potato doughnuts and potatoes

PA DAIRYMEN’S ASSOCIATION milkshakes, deep fried mozzarella cubes with marinara sauce, toasted cheese sandwich, sundaes, ice cream cone and chocolate or white milk

PA LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATION - PA STATE 4-H COUNCIL beef brisket sandwiches and ribs

PA MAPLE SYRUP PRODUCERS syrup, cotton candy, candy, cream, nuts, frozen yogurt, sundaes, mustard, lemonade, salad dressing, drops, suckers, barbecue sauce, sugar and cookbooks

PA CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION, INC. ribeye steak sandwich, Philly cheese steak, all-beef and cheddar sandwich, beef barbecue, blue ribbon cheeseburger, BBQ beef bowl, breakfast sandwiches, breakfast burrito with egg and steak, beef hot dog with topping, beef sticks, peach tea, cider and chocolate or white milk

STATE HORTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA apples, cider

THE AMERICAN MUSHROOM INSTITUTE, MFPA whole breaded mushrooms, grilled portabellas, grilled portabella sandwich, blended mushroom burger with bacon and grilled portabella toppings, cream of mushroom soup, mushroom salad, packaged portabellas and packaged fresh mushrooms 46 • 101 Pennsylvania Farm Show st

PA Preferred Food Court ™

Weis Expo Hall PA BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION honey ice cream, honey waffles, honey, honey candy and ornaments

PA COOPERATIVE POTATO GROWERS, INC. french fries, baked potatoes, baked sweet potatoes, potato doughnuts and potatoes

PA DAIRYMEN’S ASSOCIATION milkshakes, deep fried mozzarella cubes with marinara sauce, toasted cheese sandwich, sundaes, ice cream cone and chocolate or white milk

PA LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATION lamb stew, roast beef sandwich, pork barbecue, grilled beef sausage with peppers and onions, jumbo beef/pork hot dog, beef meatball sandwich, walking goat taco, steak salad, horseradish and pink lemonade

STATE HORTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA apples, apple dumplings, caramel apples on a stick, cider, hot-spiced cider, cider slushies, apple butter, apple and peach sundaes, cherry pie with ice cream and dried apple snacks

THE AMERICAN MUSHROOM INSTITUTE, MFPA whole breaded mushrooms, grilled portabellas, grilled portabella sandwich, blended mushroom burger with bacon and grilled portabella toppings, cream of mushroom soup, mushroom salad, packaged portabellas and packaged fresh mushrooms

PA MAPLE SYRUP PRODUCERS COUNCIL syrup, cotton candy, candy, cream, nuts, frozen yogurt, sundaes, mustard, lemonade, salad dressing, drops, suckers, barbecue sauce, sugar and cookbooks

PA FFA FOUNDATION, INC. PA Preferred™ pizza with up to five toppings and lemonade

PA VEGETABLE GROWERS ASSOCIATION batter-dipped vegetables, blooming onions, broccoli/cauliflower salad, bean salad, tossed salad, chicken corn soup, broccoli soup, vegetable soup, chili, pumpkin pie, very berry pie, carrot cake and pumpkin funnel cakes, plain funnel cake with berry topping, pickles, fried pickles, carrots and celery sticks, vegetable wraps, strawberry surprise and raspberry lemonade

PENNAG INDUSTRIES SERVICE CORPORATION sandwiches: chicken breast, chicken parmesan, turkey barbecue, turkey meatball, fish, and breakfast pretzel roll (egg, cheese and sausage or bacon); chicken cheesesteak, tortilla crusted tilapia, soft pretzels, pretzel rolls, pretzel dipping sauces, hot dogs, dressed hot dogs, chicken wings, chicken nuggets, bucket of chicken (8 pieces), seasoned slow roasted rotisserie sliced chicken 6 oz., pulled pork 6 oz.; pulled pork nachos; soup: chicken, turkey chili and trout chowder; chocolate covered bacon, red beet, mustard egg (2), deviled eggs, iced cinnamon bun, cinnamon sticky bun, shoofly pie, whoopie pies, oversized fresh-baked cookies and chocolate or white milk www.farmshow.state.pa.us • 47

Exhibitor Listing EXHIBITOR LISTING SUBJECT TO CHANGE

LOCATION KEY CE CL EA EH MF NB NW

Cameron Lobby Connector Link East Hall Weis Expo Hall Main Hall North Hall North West Hall

CAMERON LOBBY PA State Police Historical, Educational & Memorial Center

CE0001

EH0189

Community Partnerships RC & D

EH0124

Dept. of Military and Veterans Affairs

EH0179 EH0119, EH0120

CL1001 CL1000 Sponsor

EAST HALL

EH0101 Sponsor

Greentech Manufacturing, Inc.

EH0187

Hoober, Inc.

EH0172

Jakes Golf Carts, LLC

EH0107

Jorama Ranch Trailer Sales

EH0163

Kencove Farm Fence, Inc.

EH0103

Keystone Crop Insurance Services, LLC

EH0147

Kingsley Blasco Insurance, Inc.

CONNECTOR LINK

Concessions Limited-Lee Ferguson

Central Boiler, Inc.

Friends of the Pennsylvania Farm Show Foundation, Inc.

Family Living Vendors Friends of the Pennsylvania Farm Show Sponsors Department of Agriculture

Altmeyer’s Western Wear, Inc.

EH0109

Franklin County Tractor Pullers

COLOR KEY Red: Green: Blue:

Carr’s Trailers and Supplies

EH0112, EH0113, EH0114

Kochel Equipment Co., Inc.

EH0188

Lancaster Farming, Inc.

EH0153

Lancaster Pole Buildings, Inc.

EH0111

PA Alpaca Owners & Breeders Assoc.

EA7001, EA7002

Lawn Care Distributors, Inc.

EH0167

SmokerSuri Farm, Inc.

EA7003, EA7004

Loysville Structures

EH0180

EQUINE BARN Direct Action Company

Sponsor WEIS EXPO HALL

M H Eby, Inc.

EH0173 Sponsor

Mahoning Outdoor Furnace, Inc.

EH0126, EH0127

McMillen Bros., Inc.

EH0168


EH0161

Messick Farm Equipment, Inc.

EH0194

Amsoil - R & M Home & Auto

EH0159

MGS, Inc.

EH0158

Basement Waterproofing Spec.

EH0183, EH0184 Sponsor

Mid-Atlantic Systems of PA, Inc.

EH0117 Sponsor

Best Choice Trailers, Inc.

EH0162

Miller Diesel, Inc.

Binkley & Hurst, LP

EH0155

Edward Morse

Brenner Nissan

EH0108

National Federation of Independent Business

Canns-Bilco Distr., Inc.

EH0195

Northeast Stihl

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EH0190 EH0128, EH0129 Sponsor EH0115, EH0116

EH0133, EH0134, EH0135, EH0136

Exhibitor Listing PA Beekeepers Association

EH0940

Treas Horse Trailer Sales, LLC

PA Chamber of Business & Industry

EH0125

Turkey Hill Dairies

PA Cooperative Potato Growers, Inc.

EH0938

University of PA School of Veterinary Medicine

PA Dairymen’s Association

EH0934, EH0936, EH0939

EH0197 EH0110 Sponsor EH0157

USDA, APHIS, VS

EH0141, EH0142

USDA, ARS ERRC

EH0139

USDA, Farm Service Agency

EH0143

USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service-PA Office

EH0140

USDA, NRCS

EH0144

USDA, Rural Development

EH0145

Valley Ag & Turf, LLC

EH0175

PA Deer Farmers Association

EH0121

PA Emergency Management Agency

EH0146

PA Farm Bureau

EH0102

PA FFA Foundation, Inc.

EH0935

PA Livestock Association

EH0937

PA Maple Syrup Producers Association

EH0931

PA Milk Marketing Board

EH0138

PA State Showmens Association

EH0174

PA Veterinary Medical Association

EH0156

York Adams 2 Cylinder, Inc.

EH0165

Paradise Energy Solutions, LLC

EH0123

Zeager Bros, Inc.

EH0118

Zimmey’s Automotive

EH0178

PennAg Industries Service Corporation

EH0154, EH0933

Penn State University College of Ag Sciences

EH0169

PennDot District 8-0

EH0160

Pine Creek Construction, LLC

EH0192

Power Pro Equipment

EH0193

PP & L Sustainable Energy Fund

EH0137

Priefert Manufacturing Co., Inc.

EH0177

Ram Rodeo Series

EH0106

Renewal by Anderson


Schiller Grounds Care, Inc.

EH0105

Shenango Steel Buildings, Inc.

EH0185

Shetron Trailer Sales

WHP 580 Radio/CBS 21 Television


MAIN HALL A Natural Alternative

MF5079


MF5112, MF5136, MF5137

American Chestnut Foundation

MF5150, 5151

Amtrak Anderson’s Brochure Distr. Service

MF5117 MF5523 Sponsor

Animal Care Sanctuary

MF5080

Auction

MF5988

Basement Waterproofing Spec.

MF5623 Sponsor

EH0164

Bath Fitter

MF5592 Sponsor

State Horticultural Association of Pennsylvania

EH0930

Beads

MF5805

The American Mushroom Institute MFPA

EH0929

Bevvy’s Gourmet

MF5043

Tractor Supply Company

EH0176

Blacksmith

MF5723 www.farmshow.state.pa.us •

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Exhibitor Listing Blind Spot Nutbutters Blue Bird

MF5033 MF5683, MF5684

Office of the State Fire Commissioner

MF5857

G & H International Traders

MF5054 MF5173

Blue Mountain Farms, LLC

MF5172

Glenn Dice Farms

Boyers Nurseries & Orchards, Inc.

MF5145

Good Health Saunas

Branson’s Designs

MF5100

Gourd Society

Broom Maker

MF5737

Grandma’s Soft Pretzels

MF5063, MF5064, MF5065

Buffalo Valley Spice & Supply Company, Inc.

MF5015

G’s Popcorn and Fudge

MF5056, MF5057

Burnt Cabins Grist Mill, LLC

MF5006, 5007

Hamilton Telephone Company

C & B Collectibles

MF5168, 5169

Hatfield Quality Meats, LLC

MF5581 Sponsor MF5726

MF5512 MF5058, MF5059, MF5060, MF5061

Hearing Loss Association of America PA State Office

MF5511

MF5075, 5076

Herlocher Foods, Inc.

MF5047

Casalingo, LLC

MF5036

Hilltop Acres Naturals

MF5055

Chair Caner

MF5682

Integrated Agriculture Systems (INTAG)

Cutting Board Kingdom Carlisle Products

Cheyney University - Aquaculture Christina Maser Company Crown Center Concepts Trust

MF5098

Know Your Farmer Exhibit MF5018 MF5000, MF5001

J & D Kettle Corn Kitchen Table Consultants Knoebels Amusement Resort

Know Your Farmer Exhibit MF5003 Know Your Farmer Exhibit MF5527

Cutco Cutlery

MF5185

Kutztown Bologna

Dave Williams

MF5518

Lace

MF5724

Lancaster County Ironworks

MF5177

Lancaster Trading House, Inc.

MF5009

DCED Agritourism Delaware Valley University

Know Your Farmer Exhibit MF5159

MF5011, MF5012

DelGrosso Family of Companies

MF5029, MF5030

LEAF Project

Dept. of Human Services, OCYF-SWAN

MF5524, MF5525

Leaffilter North Inc.

MF5533 Sponsor

Leather 4 U

MF5093, MF5094

Dept. of PA Veterans of Foreign Wars

MF5507


Dieffenbachs Potato Chips, Inc.

MF5066, MF5067

Leraysville Cheese Factory, Inc.

MF5034

4-H

MF5140, MF5141

Little Specialty Foods, LLC

MF5051 MF5681

F.A.M.I.L.I.E.S.

MF5852

Lubermann

Fellowship of Christian Farmers INT

MF5526

Main Line Pretzel Company

MF5026, MF5027

Florian Ratchet-CUT

MF5129

Meadow Creek Barbecue Supply, LLC

MF5028, MF5186

Folk’s Butterfly Farm

MF5595 Sponsor

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Mike Dawg’s Sauce, LLC

MF5052

Exhibitor Listing Military Blankets and Wall Hangings

MF5121

Miller’s Mustard, LLC

MF5002

Miss Lucy’s Dog Treats

MF5099

Edward Morse

MF5529 Sponsor

Nan-Jac Emu Farm

MF5062

National Weather Service

MF5130

Nature Exposure

MF5516

Nature Walk

MF5170, MF5171

Northern York Co. Historic & Preserv. Soc.

MF5087, MF5088, MF5089, MF5090

PA Dept. of Environmental Protection

MF5125, MF5126, MF5127, MF5146, MF5147, MF5148

PA Dept. of Health

MF6094

PA Dept. of Health, Bureau of Women, Infants & Children

MF5855

PA Farm Vocation Assoc.


PA Farmers Union


PA Farm-to-School Network


PA Fish & Boat Commission

MF5142, MF5143, MF5144

PA Game Commission

MF5122, MF5123, MF5124

PA Gaming Control Board

MF5510

Denise Ocker

MF5095

PA Grazing Lands Coalition/NRCS


Office of Senator Bob Casey

MF5101

PA Hemp Industry Council


One Woman’s Junk

MF5118

PA Historical & Museum Commission

MF6090


PA Liquor Control Board

MF5102

MF5017

PA Livestock Association

MF5500

Organic Valley/CROPP Original Pennsylvania Pickle Company, LLC Original Strudel Factory

MF5038, MF5039

PA Maple Syrup Producers Council

MF5160

Outback Survival Gear

MF5085, MF5086

PA Migrant Education Program

MF5519

P. L. Rohrer & Bros., Inc.

MF5966 Sponsor

PA Mohair

MF5680

PA Assoc. for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA)


PA Beekeepers Association

MF5004, MF5005

PA Nut Growers Association PA Preferred

MF5048, MF5049 MF5019, MF5020, MF5021

PA Cable Network & PCN

MF5508

PA Preferred Fresh Market Stands

PA Cattlemen’s Association, Inc.

MF5166

PA Office of Attorney General

MF5132

PA State Grange

MF5514

PA State Showmens Association

MF5963

PA State Treasury

MF5133

PA Certified Organic PA College of Technology

Know Your Farmer Exhibit MF5134, MF5135, MF5138, MF5139

PA Cooperative Potato Growers, Inc. PA Dairymen’s Association

MF5161 MF5162, MF5164

PA Vegetable Growers Assoc.



PA Dept. of Agriculture

MF5154

PA Winery Association

PA Dept. of Conservation & Natural Resources

MF5158

PA Women in Ag Network

PA Dept. of Corrections

MF5128

PACD-PA Assoc. of Conservation Districts, Inc.

MF5574 Know Your Farmer Exhibit MF5131 www.farmshow.state.pa.us •

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Exhibitor Listing PennAg Industries Service Corporation

MF5165

The American Mushroom Institute MFPA

MF5163

Penn State Natural Resources Extension

MF5152

The Early American Steam Engine & Old Equipment Society

MF5503

Penn State University College of Agricultural Sciences

MF5155

The Greenery of Morgantown

Penn State Pesticide Education

MF5154

Pennsylvania Beef Council

MF5041, MF5042

Pennsylvania Lottery

MF5787 Sponsor

PHMC Bureau for Historic Preservation

MF6086

Pleasures of the Palate, Inc.

MF5010

Pottery by S Keaton

MF5083, MF5084

Pottery & Country 4 You

MF5013

Putt

MF5725

R W Sauder, Inc.

MF5031, MF5032

MF5103, MF5104

The Original Safety Siphon

MF5096

The PA Forestry Association

MF5153

The Pennsylvania Invasive Species Council

MF5149

The Spice Man

MF5024, MF5025

Thunder River Alpaca Company

MF5167

Timber House Kandles, Co.

MF5097

Timberwolf Point Resort

MF5183, MF5184

Torchbearer Sauces, LLC

MF5022, MF5023

Razz’s Hickory Syrup

MF5050

Uncommon USA, Inc.

MF5077 Sponsor

Red Hawk Premium Peppers

MF5040

USDA, Food Safety & Inspection Service

MF5078, MF5533

Republic Food Enterprise Center Rodale Institute

MF5044, 5045, 5046 Know Your Farmer Exhibit

Vegetable Display

MF5502

Wheat Weaving

MF5727

Rug Weaver

MF5920

September Farm Management, LLC

MF5014

Shaffer Venison Farms, Inc.

MF5037

Simply Cannoli

MF5035

Simply Ghee, LLC

MF5016

Spinner

MF5679

Spoons

MF5728

St. Joseph’s University Food Marketing

MF5071

Larry Atkins

State Horticultural Association of Pennsylvania

MF5501

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Commodity Representatives Elizabeth Voight Pennsylvania Angus Queen Elizabeth Voight, the Pennsylvania Angus Queen, is the 16-year-old daughter of Delbert and Lori Voight of Fredericksburg, Lebanon County. Elizabeth is a student at Northern Lebanon High School, where she is vice president of her class and is a member of the National Honor Society, the Varsity Club, girls’ basketball and soccer teams, and AAU basketball for Team PA from Advanced Hoops. She participates in chorus and was selected for the Chamber Choir. Elizabeth also is a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, where she is active in the youth group and vacation Bible school. She is a member of the Pennsylvania Junior Angus Association, the National Junior Angus Association, Lebanon County 4-H Livestock Club, Lebanon County 4-H Livestock Judging Team, Latigo 4-H Horse Club and the American Quarter Horse Association. (Sponsor: Pennsylvania Angus Association)

Emma Britton Pennsylvania Apple Queen Emma Britton, the Pennsylvania Apple Queen, is the 17-year-old daughter of Layla and Jamie Britton of New Oxford, Adams County. Emma is a student at New Oxford High School. She is the 2018 class president and serves on the student council and the advisory board with the Conewago Valley School District superintendent. She is also involved in the yearbook, Big Brother Big Sister and the Pride Committee. (Sponsor: Adams County Fruit Growers Association)

Tarrah Freund Pennsylvania Beef Ambassador Tarrah Freund, the Pennsylvania Beef Ambassador, is the 19-year-old daughter of Dave and Sue Freund of Renfrew, Butler County. Tarrah is an animal science student at Delaware Valley University, where she is a member of the Block and Bridle Club, Sigma Alpha and Sisters in Agriculture. She enjoys helping her younger siblings with their beef and lamb 4-H projects. (Sponsor: Pennsylvania Beef Council)

Halee Wasson Pennsylvania Dairy Princess Halee Wasson, Pennsylvania Dairy Princess, is the 20-year-old daughter of Ronald and Candace Wasson of State College, Centre County. Halee is a junior at Pennsylvania State University pursuing a bachelor of science degree in Agricultural and Extension Education. Among her extracurricular activities, Halee is the treasurer of the Ag Student Council and is the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) liaison for the Dairy Science Club. Halee has been a junior promoter for 12 years, works on the family’s farm and also helps with her family’s seasonal produce market. She has received numerous Junior Holstein and FFA awards. Halee is a member of the Pennsylvania Holstein Association, the Victor Grange and Calvary Baptist Church. (Sponsor: Pennsylvania Dairy Princess and Promotion Services, Inc.)

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Commodity Representatives Ethan Arsenault Delaware Valley University Agriculture Ambassador Ethan Arsenault, the Delaware Valley University Ambassador, is 21 years old and attends Delaware Valley University. He is the interim Dairy Assistant Manager. (Sponsor: Delaware Valley University)

Hannah Varner Pennsylvania Draft Horse and Mule Association Youth Representative Hannah Varner, Pennsylvania Draft Horse and Mule Association Youth Representative, is the 16-year-old daughter of Rob and Christine Varner of Collegeville, Montgomery County. A homeschooler in 11th grade, Hannah is active in the rodeo and enjoys hunting and singing. Hannah works on the family farm driving teams of horses out to the pumpkin patch and Christmas tree fields during those particular seasons. She has traveled to numerous fairs and horse events promoting the draft horse industry and greatly appreciates the opportunity to represent the association. (Sponsor: Pennsylvania Draft Horse and Mule Association)

Libby Baker-Mikesell Pennsylvania FFA State President Libby Baker-Mikesell, the Pennsylvania FFA state president, of Port Royal, Juniata County, is the 19-year-old daughter of MeeCee Baker and Robert Mikesell. Libby will serve one year advocating for agriculture, agricultural education and the FFA. She and her six teammates will travel more than 200,000 miles, visiting with more than 100 schools and representing more than 12,700 students enrolled in agriculture education over the next year. Libby will attend Pennsylvania State University following her term as the Pennsylvania FFA State President. (Sponsor: Pennsylvania FFA Association)

Darby Kasper Pennsylvania Fair Queen Darby Kasper, the Pennsylvania Fair Queen, is the 17-year-old daughter of Bradley and Kathleen Kasper of Columbia Cross Roads, Tioga County. Darby is a student at Mansfield High School and is in the National Honor Society. She is involved in band and chorus. (Sponsor: Pennsylvania State Fair Queen Program) 60 • 101 Pennsylvania Farm Show st

Madeline McEachin Pennsylvania 4-H State Council President Madeline McEachin, the Pennsylvania 4-H State Council President, is the 18-year-old daughter of Paul and Karla McEachin of West Sunbury, Butler County. Madeline is a student at Pennsylvania State University, where she is active in the Penn State Sapphire Leadership Academic Program and Nittany Consulting Group. She served as the 2015 Butler Fair Queen. (Sponsor: Pennsylvania State 4-H)

Sara Benzio Pennsylvania State Grange Female Youth Ambassador Sara Benzio, the Pennsylvania State Grange Female Youth Ambassador, is the 16-year-old daughter of Mark and Lurae Benzio of Industry, Beaver County. Sara is a student at Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School and is in the National Honor Society. She is an officer for Fairview Grange #1351 and Beaver Pomona Grange #66, and she is president of the Beaver County 4-H Rod and Gun Club. Sara is also a Wildlife Youth Ambassador for the Midland Sportmen’s Club Trap Shooting Team and a member of the school equestrian club. (Sponsor: Pennsylvania State Grange)

Casey Kerschner Pennsylvania State Grange Male Youth Ambassador Casey Kerschner, the Pennsylvania State Grange Male Youth Ambassador, is the 20-year-old son of Ken and Wendy Kerschner of Adamstown, Lancaster County. Casey is a student at Widener University, where he is involved in football and engineering. (Sponsor: Pennsylvania State Grange)

Jeffrey McCartney Pennsylvania State Junior Grange Prince Jeffrey McCartney, the Pennsylvania State Junior Grange Prince, is the 14-year-old son of Jessica Dominowski and Dan McCartney of Georgetown, Beaver County. Jeffrey is a student in the South Side School District. He is active in football and wrestling and enjoys quad riding, hunting and fishing. (Sponsor: Pennsylvania State Grange)

Commodity Representatives Kaylen Leiby Pennsylvania State Junior Grange Princess Kaylen Leiby, the Pennsylvania State Junior Grange Princess, is the 13-year-old daughter of Kaye Fox and Kevin Leiby of Kutztown, Berks County. Kaylen is a student at Kutztown Area High School. She is active in concert band, marching band, chorus, musicals, Reading Olympics, History Day, her church youth group and 4-H sewing. (Sponsor: Pennsylvania State Grange)

Philip Vonada Pennsylvania State Grange Outstanding Young Patron Philip Vonada, the Pennsylvania State Grange Outstanding Young Patron, of Williamsport, Lycoming County, is the 28-year-old son of Ruth and Dale Vonada. Philip received his B.S. at Millersville University of Pennsylvania and M.A. at Villanova University. He is the office administrator at the Community Theatre League in Williamsport. Philip is a director, actor and producer at the State College Community Theatre and is a teacher and director at the Community Academy of Stage and Theatre. He is active in Saint John’s Union Church and Sunday school. Philip is a member of the Pennsylvania State Grange Junior Committee, and he is a Pennsylvania State Grange Advocate. He also is involved with the Walk to End Alzheimer’s and DonateLife PA. (Sponsor: Pennsylvania State Grange)

Jennifer Nauss Pennsylvania State Grange Outstanding Young Patron Jennifer Nauss, the Pennsylvania State Grange Outstanding Young Patron of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, is the 27-year-old daughter of Bradley and Anna May Nauss. Jennifer is a speechlanguage pathologist at East Pennsboro Area School District, where she works with elementary students in grades K-4. She is an active member of Valley Grange #1360 (musician), York-Adams Pomona Grange #40 (secretary), the PA State Grange (chaplain, 2011-2016) and the National Grange. Jennifer is an active member of Mt. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, where she assists with the children’s choir, is secretary of church council and is a member of the chime choir and senior choir. (Sponsor: Pennsylvania State Grange)

Cassea Galbreath Pennsylvania Grape Queen Cassea Galbreath, the Pennsylvania Grape Queen, is the 18-year-old daughter of Carrie and James Galbreath of Erie County. Cassea is a student at North East High School, where she is in the National Honor Society and serves as president of the Future Business Leaders of America. She also is involved with the varsity football and varsity basketball cheerleading squads. She is a volunteer with the ANNA shelter for needy and neglected animals, is an avid reader and loves photography and art. (Sponsor: Pennsylvania Grape Queen Committee)

Sarah McTish Pennsylvania Honey Queen Sarah McTish, the Pennsylvania Honey Queen, is the 20-year-old daughter of James and Mary McTish of State College, Centre County. Sarah is a student at Pennsylvania State University. She is involved in the Horticulture Club, Delta Theta Sigma Agriculture Fraternity and is a research assistant in the entomology lab. (Sponsor: Pennsylvania State Beekeepers Association)

Lauren Steele Pennsylvania Lamb and Wool Queen Lauren Steele, the Pennsylvania Lamb and Wool Queen, is the 18-year-old daughter of Todd and Roberta Steele of Mercer, Mercer County. Lauren is a student at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. She is involved in Mercer County 4-H, Mercer County Teen Council, tennis, track and field, Unified Sports, VIP Sports Camp (Slippery Rock University), Project Peers and Student Council. She is in the Bloomsburg Honors Program and is also involved in the American Nurses Association, Christian Nurses Fellowship, Protestant Campus Ministries and Bloomsburg University Dogs of Service. Lauren works at the Coolspring Cornmaze and Farm Market. (Sponsor: Pennsylvania Sheep and Wool Growers Association)

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Commodity Representatives Leah Russell Pennsylvania Maple Sweetheart Leah Russell, the Pennsylvania Maple Sweetheart, is the 17-year-old daughter of Adam and Monica Russell of Rome, Bradford County. Leah is a student at Northeast Bradford High School and is in the National Honor Society. She is active in the Overflow Youth Group, North Rome Wesleyan Church and cheerleading. She is employed at Hurley’s. (Sponsor: Pennsylvania Maple Association)

Andrew Miles Pennsylvania State Rabbit Breeders Association King Andrew Miles, the Pennsylvania State Rabbit Breeders Association King, is the 17-year-old son of Diane and John Miles of New Wilmington, Lawrence County. Andrew is a student at Wilmington Area High School. He is active in FFA, 4-H, PA Junior Academy of Science, Science Olympiad, Creative Writing Club and chicken, pigeon and rabbit showing. (Sponsor: Pennsylvania State Rabbit Breeders Association)

Erin Comp Pennsylvania State Rabbit Breeders Association Queen Erin Comp, the Pennsylvania State Rabbit Breeders Association Queen, is the 16-year-old daughter of Jessie and Ed Comp of Duncannon, Perry County. Erin is a student at Susquenita High School. She is active in field hockey, basketball, track and field and livestock and rabbit showing. (Sponsor: Pennsylvania State Rabbit Breeders Association)

Erika Kraus Pennsylvania State University Ag Advocate Erika Kraus, a Pennsylvania State University Ag Advocate, is the 22-year-old daughter of Larry and Carol Kraus of Aliquippa, Beaver County. A student at the university, Erika is pursuing a major in Community, Environment and Development, International Development Option with a minor in Arabic. She is a resident assistant as well as a teaching assistant. (Sponsor: Pennsylvania State University, College of Agricultural Sciences)

Jonathan Stephens Pennsylvania State University Ag Advocate Jonathan Stephens, a Pennsylvania State University Ag Advocate, is the 20-year-old son of Gregory Stephens of Woodland, Clearfield County. Jonathan attends Pennsylvania State University and is employed by the Penn State Beef-Sheep Center. He is active in the Agronomy Club, Horticulture Club (treasurer), Block and Bridle (student marshal), Coaly Society (secretary), Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology Club, Collegiate Cattle Ambassadors and Collegiate Farm Bureau. He is a member of the Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society of Agriculture and Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. Jonathan is active in independent studies in plant pathology, environmental microbiology and plant science research. He also participates in the U.S. – Italy IRES – NSF: International Research Experience for Students in Sardinia, Italy. (Sponsor: Pennsylvania State University, College of Agricultural Sciences)

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Sale of Champions Sale of Champions: an auction of the best lambs, hogs, goats and steers exhibited by Pennsylvania 4-H and FFA members. The exhibitor receives most of the sale proceeds, with a small percentage going to support the Farm Show Scholarship Foundation and 4-H and FFA programs. Youth often use their proceeds to finance their college educations, finance additional livestock projects or establish their future in agricultural production. Scholarships will be presented to deserving youth before the Sale of Champions Tuesday morning. A buyer can support the sale without taking possession of

the animal. Each animal sold has a pre-established market value, the price promised by a packer for each animal. With this option, the buyer pays only the difference between the market price and the final bid. The buyer gets the recognition for purchasing the animal; the packer pays the market price and takes the animal. The Farm Show Youth Foundation is a nonprofit organization. The amount a buyer spends above the market price is tax deductible. The 2016 Junior Livestock Sale included a total of 460 animals bringing a total of $309,270 (with champions).

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2016 Champions SHEEP

Supreme Champion Wool Breed Ewe was exhibited by Callie Taylor of Timblin, Jefferson County. (L-R): PA Farm Show Complex and Expo Center Executive Director Sharon Altland, Duane Buck, Stacy Taylor, Callie Taylor and Pennsylvania Lamb and Wool Queen Lauren Steele.

Supreme Champion Meat Breeds Ewe was exhibited by Olivia Waggoner of East Berlin, York County. (L-R): Pennsylvania Lamb and Wool Queen Lauren Steele, Deputy PA Agriculture Secretary Greg Hostetter, Sam Bacon, Olivia Waggoner and Gary Saylor.

Supreme Champion Wool Breed Ewe Callie Taylor, Timblin, Jefferson County Supreme Champion Meat Breed Ewe Olivia Waggoner, East Berlin, York County

Hampshire Champion Ram – Tim & Sarah Fleener, Robesonia, Lebanon County Champion Ewe – Jason Mazepink, Parkesburg, Chester County Premier Breeder – Nancy Marsh, Honey Brook, Chester County Premier Exhibitor – Nancy Marsh, Honey Brook, Chester County

Wool Grand Champion Non-Auction Fleece John and Kate Bostek, Fairfield, Adams County Grand Champion Auction Fleece Chad Lebo, Halifax, Dauphin County

Merino Champion Ram – Robert E. Calvert, Mercer, Mercer County Champion Ewe – Robert E. Calvert, Mercer, Mercer County Premier Breeder – Robert E. Calvert, Mercer, Mercer County Premier Exhibitor – Robert E. Calvert, Mercer, Mercer County

AOB Wool Champion Ram – Callie Taylor, Timblin, Jefferson County Champion Ewe – Callie Taylor, Timblin, Jefferson County Premier Breeder – Callie Taylor, Timblin, Jefferson County Premier Exhibitor – Callie Taylor, Timblin, Jefferson County

Montadale Champion Ram – Tisha Ebling, Lebanon, Lebanon County Champion Ewe – Tisha Ebling, Lebanon, Lebanon County Premier Breeder – Denny Haugh, Felton, York County Premier Exhibitor – Denny Haugh, Felton, York County

Cheviot Champion Ram – John Fought, Carlisle, Cumberland County Champion Ewe – Brooke Mazepink, Parkesburg, Chester County Premier Breeder – John Fought, Carlisle, Cumberland County Premier Exhibitor – John Fought, Carlisle, Cumberland County

Natural Colored Champion Ram – Karen Fleishell, Carlisle, Cumberland County Champion Ewe – Karen Fleishell, Carlisle, Cumberland County Premier Breeder – Karen Fleishell, Carlisle, Cumberland County Premier Exhibitor – Marian & Ralph Lovell, Linden, Lycoming County

Corriedale Champion Ram – Marian & Ralph Lovell, Linden,Lycoming County Champion Ewe – Marian & Ralph Lovell, Linden, Lycoming County Premier Breeder – Marian & Ralph Lovell, Linden, Lycoming County Premier Exhibitor – Marian & Ralph Lovell, Linden, Lycoming County

Shropshire Champion Ram – Tim & Sarah Fleener, Robesonia, Lebanon County Champion Ewe – Tim & Sarah Fleener, Robesonia, Lebanon County Premier Breeder – R & R Brown, Saegertown, Crawford County Premier Exhibitor – Derick Bollinger, Manheim, Lancaster County

Dorset Champion Ram – Olivia Waggoner, East Berlin, York County Champion Ewe – Olivia Waggoner, East Berlin, York County Premier Breeder – Annette Lovell, Paoli, Chester County Premier Exhibitor – Olivia Waggoner, East Berlin, York County

Southdown Champion Ram – Derek Wilson, Titusville, Crawford County Champion Ewe – Derek Wilson, Titusville, Crawford County Premier Breeder – Derek Wilson, Titusville, Crawford County Premier Exhibitor – Derek Wilson, Titusville, Crawford County www.farmshow.state.pa.us •

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2016 Champions Suffolk Champion Ram – Kyle S. MacCauley, Atglen, Chester County Champion Ewe – Kyle S. MacCauley, Atglen, Chester County Premier Breeder – Kyle S. MacCauley, Atglen, Chester County Premier Exhibitor – Kyle S. MacCauley, Atglen, Chester County

Tunis Champion Ram – Kyle S. MacCauley, Atglen, Chester County Champion Ewe – Kyle S. MacCauley, Atglen, Chester County Premier Breeder – Kyle S. MacCauley, Atglen, Chester County Premier Exhibitor – Kyle S. MacCauley, Atglen, Chester County

DAIRY C ATTLE Supreme Champion Roy Thompson, Wellsville, York County Jill Dice & Galen Martin, Fredericksburg, Lebanon County Abby Kuhlman, Rome, Bradford County Rebekah Baumgardner, Dillsburg, York County Amanda Thompson, Wellsville, York County Aaron Gable, New Enterprise, Bedford County Keith & Donnette Fisher, New Enterprise, Bedford County

Open Brown Swiss Grand Champion Abbie Kuhlman, Rome, Bradford County Youth Brown Swiss Grand Champion Brooke Bortner, Spring Grove, York County

Open Ayrshire Grand Champion Rebekah Baumgardner, Dillsburg, York County

Brown Swiss Premier Exhibitor Abbie Kuhlman, Rome, Bradford County

Youth Ayrshire Grand Champion Colton Nolan, Cochranville, Chester County

Open Guernsey Grand Champion Kendy Gable, New Enterprise, Bedford County

Ayrshire Premier Breeder Pattie Maulfair, Jonestown, Lebanon County

Youth Guernsey Grand Champion Brooks Snider, New Enterprise, Bedford County

Ayrshire Premier Exhibitor Pattie Maulfair, Jonestown, Lebanon County

Guernsey Premier Breeder Berneta Gable, New Enterprise, Bedford County

Brown Swiss Premier Breeder Abbie Kuhlman, Rome, Bradford County

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2016 Champions Guernsey Premier Exhibitor Berneta Gable, New Enterprise, Bedford County Open Holstein Grand Champion Jill Dice & Galen Martin, Fredericksburg, Lebanon County Youth Holstein Grand Champion Mitchell Morgan, Troy, Bradford County Holstein Premier Breeder Kasey Doll, Glen Rock, York County Holstein Premier Exhibitor Kasey Doll, Glen Rock, York County Open Jersey Grand Champion Amanda Thompson, Wellsville, York County

Jersey Premier Exhibitor Harold Harpster, Boalsburg, Centre County

Supreme Champion Dairy Cow Spungold-MVU Salsa-RedET, a Red & White Holstein exhibited by Roy Thompson of Wellsville, York Co. (L-R): Agriculture Secretary Russell C. Redding; 2015 First Pennsylvania Alternate Dairy Princess Morgan Brymesser of Boiling Springs, Cumberland Co.; 2015 Pennsylvania Dairy Princess Savannah Zanic of Huntingdon, Huntingdon Co.; 2015 Second Pennsylvania Alternate Dairy Princess Lydia Szymanski of Waterford, Erie Co.; Deanna Bendig of Gettysburg, Adams Co.; and Roy Thompson.

Open Milking Shorthorn Grand Champion Keith & Donnette Fisher, New Enterprise, Bedford County

Youth Milking Shorthorn Grand Champion Logan Knepp, Mohrsville, Berks County

Youth Jersey Grand Champion Jacob Kline, Myerstown, Lebanon County Jersey Premier Breeder Harold Harpster, Boalsburg, Centre County

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2016 Champions Milking Shorthorn Premier Breeder Keith & Donnette Fisher, New Enterprise, Bedford County

Youth Red & White Grand Champion Hannah Riser, Gettysburg, Adams County

Milking Shorthorn Premier Exhibitor Keith & Donnette Fisher, New Enterprise, Bedford County

Red & White Premier Breeder Morgan Kunkel, Kempton, Berks County

Open Red & White Grand Champion Roy Thompson, Wellsville, York County

Red & White Premier Exhibitor Jacob Kline, Myerstown, Lebanon County

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Supreme Champion Beef Heifer was the Maintainer, AHFF Foxy 425B, owned by Emilie Campbell of Furnace, Centre Co.

Supreme Champion Beef Bull was the Hereford, BAS DJF KJD Oshie 150B ET, owned by Douglas Howe of Deana Jak Farms, Inc. in Wagontown, Chester Co.

Angus Grand Champion Female – Emilie Campbell, Furnace, Centre County Grand Champion Bull – Annette Delaplaine, Gettysburg, Adams County Premier Exhibitor – Kyle Grim, Thomasville, York County Premier Breeder – Kyle Grim, Thomasville, York County

Maintainer Grand Champion Heifer – Emilie Campbell, Furnace, Centre County

Hereford Grand Champion Heifer – Walker L. Dunn, Cochranton, Crawford County Grand Champion Bull – Douglas Howe, Wagontown, Chester County Premier Exhibitor – Douglas Howe, Wagontown, Chester County Premier Breeder – Blake McCleary, Biglerville, Adams County

Grand Champion Bull – Frank Stoltzfus, Elizabethtown, Lancaster County

Limousin Grand Champion Heifer – Jessica Kelly, Wampum, Lawrence County Grand Champion Bull – Annette Delaplaine, Gettysburg, Adams County Premier Exhibitor – Dylan E. Clark, Enon Valley, Lawrence County Premier Breeder – Jessica Kelly, Wampum, Lawrence County

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Maine-Anjou Grand Champion Female – Emilie Campbell, Furnace, Centre County Grand Champion Bull – Robert Mikesell, Port Royal, Juniata County Premier Exhibitor – Emilie Campbell, Furnace, Centre County Premier Breeder – Fleener Livestock, Robesonia, Lebanon County st


Premier Exhibitor – Fleener Livestock, Robesonia, Lebanon County Premier Breeder – Fleener Livestock, Robesonia, Lebanon County Shorthorn Grand Champion Female – Rachel Clark, Mercersburg, Franklin County

Premier Exhibitor – Charlie Marsch, Green Lane, Montgomery County Premier Breeder – Charlie Marsch, Green Lane, Montgomery County Simmental Grand Champion Heifer – James & Jackie Campbell, Sycamore, Greene County Grand Champion Bull – Greg Stewart, Halifax, Dauphin County Premier Exhibitor – Greg Stewart, Halifax, Dauphin County Premier Breeder – Greg Stewart, Halifax, Dauphin County All Other Breeds Grand Champion Heifer – Samantha Fabian, Vanderbilt, Fayette County Grand Champion Bull – Kevin Stahl, Mercersburg, Franklin County Premier Exhibitor – James & Jackie Campbell, Sycamore, Greene County Premier Breeder – James & Jackie Campbell, Sycamore, Greene County

2016 Champions HORSES Belgian Grand Champion Stallion Joseph Mark Ryburn, Washington, Washington County Belgian Grand Champion Mare Joseph Mark Ryburn, Washington, Washington County Best of Breed-Belgian Joseph Mark Ryburn, Washington, Washington County Percheron Grand Champion Stallion Gerald Allebach, Spring Mills, Centre County Percheron Grand Champion Mare Gerald Allebach, Spring Mills, Centre County Best of Breed-Percheron Gerald Allebach, Spring Mills, Centre County Clydesdale/Shire Grand Champion Stallion Greenlee Farms, Pine Grove, Lebanon County Clydesdale/Shire Grand Champion Mare Shannon Manning, Fairfield, Adams County

Supreme Champion Draft Horse Houston’s Belle was exhibited by Joseph Mark Ryburn from Rayburn Homestead of Washington, Washington Co. (L-R): Deputy PA Agriculture Secretary Fred Strathmeyer, 2015 Pennsylvania Draft Horse and Mule Association Queen Kayla Bracken and Joseph Mark Ryburn.

Best of Breed-Clydesdale/Shire Shannon Manning, Fairfield, Adams County

Ken Sandoe, Myerstown, Lebanon County Greenlee Farms, Pine Grove, Lebanon County

Supreme Champion Joseph Mark Ryburn, Washington, Washington County

Youth High Point Intermediate Division Leslie Schreier, Delta, York County Greenlee Farms, Pine Grove, Lebanon County Amy Snover, Danville, Montour County Jake Varner, Collegeville, Montgomery County

Champion Men’s Cart Sarah Brockhoff, Dayton, Armstrong County Champion Ladies Cart Sarah Brockhoff, Dayton, Armstrong County

Youth High Point Senior Division Amy Snover, Danville, Montour County David & Susie Rohrbach, Shartlesville, Bucks County Derry & Tammy Furry, New Enterprise, Bedford County Hannah Varner, Collegeville, Montgomery County

Youth High Point Junior Division Sarah Varner, Collegeville, Montgomery County Amy Snover, Danville, Montour County

S WINE Berkshire 26 head Champion (Supreme Champion) – ALIJ Amy 4-4, exhibited by Ronald & Luke States from Rossiter, Indiana Co. Reserve Champion – GBI5 Merrill 7-1, exhibited by Greg Innerst from Red Lion, York Co. Chester White 4 head Champion – KWF15 Ms Tonto Gonzal 20-3, exhibited by Ken Wetzel & family from Rossiter, Indiana Co. Reserve Champion – RB5 MS Satin 1-7, exhibited by Rodger Bankert from Hanover, York Co.

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2016 Champions Duroc 16 head Champion – DCHH Cherry Chip 6-6 exhibited by David Holloway from Glen Rock, York Co. Reserve Champion – JOEB5 MS Penny 13-9 exhibited by Glenn, Donna & John Ebersole from Duncannon, Perry Co. Hampshire 14 head Champion – JTPS5 Angela 3-2 exhibited by Collin Kamp from Shoemakersville, Berks Co. Reserve Champion – DCHH5 Call Me Goldy 9-6, exhibited by David Holloway from Glen Rock, York Co. Hereford/Tamworth 7 head Champion – TB Ami 32-10, exhibited by Tami Bennecoff from Kutztown, Lehigh Co.

Reserve Champion – KWF Echo 1-9, exhibited by Ken Wentzel from Rossiter, Indiana Co. Spot 17 head Champion – JABS Hope 13-7 exhibited by Justine Bennecoff from Kutztown, Lehigh Co. Reserve Champion – KWF 15 Hope 9-4 exhibited by Ken Wentzel from Rossiter, Indiana Co. Yorkshire 26 head Champion – CHRD5 Buckeye Hazel 7-10 exhibited by Carl Rabenold from Kutztown, Lehigh Co. Reserve Champion – NJJ5 Hazel 4-9 exhibited by Neutzel Brothers from Seven Valleys, York Co.

BOER GOATS Best of Show – FB/PB Boer Doe Gary & Kathy Jenkins, Bainbridge, Lancaster County

Best of Show – FB/PB Boer Buck Gary & Kathy Jenkins, Bainbridge, Lancaster County

Grand Champion Purebred Boer Goat Doe SGR Polar’s Hannah Baby was exhibited by Gary and Kathy Jenkins of Bainbridge, Lancaster County. (L-R): PA Farm Show Complex Executive Director Sharon Altland, Judge Kent Davidson, Garrett Jenkins and Cameron Reigle, director with the Keystone Goat Producers Association.

Grand Champion Boer Goat Buck Time Well Spent Smoke House was exhibited by Gary and Kathy Jenkins of Bainbridge, Lancaster County. (L-R): PA Farm Show Complex Executive Director Sharon Altland, Judge Kent Davidson, Gary Jenkins and Cameron Reigle, director with the Keystone Goat Producers Association.

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Best Doe in Show Betty Bronson, Bloomsburg, Columbia County

Saanen Todd Biddle, State College, Centre County

Alpine Heather Hall, Bedford, Bedford County

Toggenburg Josh Cox, Centre Hall, Centre County

La Mancha Heather Hall, Bedford, Bedford County

All Other Purebreds Marcia Boney, Little Marsh, Tioga County

Nubian Diana Heimbach, Macungie, Lehigh County

Recorded Grades Betty Bronson, Bloomsburg, Columbia County


Pennsylvania Agriculture – Economic Impact • The market value of Pennsylvania agricultural products sold in 2014 was $8,288,957,000. • Milk sales accounted for $2.73 billion. • Poultry and egg sales accounted for $2.73 billion. • Crops accounted for $2.60 billion. • 1 in 7 jobs in Pennsylvania are related to agriculture. • 8.42% of total sales in Pennsylvania are in the Agriculture and Food Industry. • Pennsylvania (Department of Agriculture) provided $11,800,000 to help the next generation of farmers in 2014. • In 2015, $617,000 in grant funding was available for certified organic operations. • There were 58,800 farms in Pennsylvania in 2014, operating on 7,720,000 acres. Average acres per operation — 131 • PA ranked 1st in mushroom cash receipts in 2014. • $3.5 billion in international sales of food and agricultural products and hardwoods. • The agriculture and food industry is Pennsylvania’s leading economic driver, accounting for more than 258,000 jobs. • More than $67 billion in total economic impact • One farmer produces enough food and fiber for 155 people.

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Pennsylvania Farm Show Scholarship Foundation

2016 Farm Show Scholarship Foundation Recipients

In the Farm Show tradition of providing educational activities and support, the Farm Show Scholarship Foundation was established to assist Pennsylvania youth with financial support in their goal to pursue continued education. Recognizing the value of agriculture to the state’s economy, this program is designed to help students reach their goals and hopefully keep them in our agriculture industry.

The Farm Show Scholarship Foundation was established in 1993 through the vision and generous support of several key leaders in agriculture and three companies that contributed more than $11,000 toward scholarships. Since then, the foundation has awarded nearly $1.2 million in scholarships to 444 worthy 4-H and FFA youth.

Who is eligible for the scholarship? Eligible applicants must be enrolled in a post-secondary educational institution and have been a PA Farm Show exhibitor of junior market livestock including sheep, steers,

swine or goats. Junior breeding project exhibitors and Farm Products and Family Living youth exhibitors are also eligible to apply.

How do I become a Foundation Member? There are three types of memberships: Ambassador’s Club, Regular Membership and Corporate. The Ambassador’s Club is available for those individuals and corporations who wish to visibly demonstrate their support of agriculture and the Foundation. Annual membership dues start at $300/individual and $500/ corporations/businesses. Of course, you’re encouraged to contribute much more than those minimum levels! As an Ambassador Club member, you receive special rights to enjoy a lounge with food and refreshments during the PA Membership Type (Please circle) Ambassador Club: Regular Member ($50/yr.)

Farm Show event in January. Regular Membership is open to any person interested in supporting the mission of the foundation. Annual membership dues are $50. There is also a past scholarship recipient membership fee of $40 for those who have received the scholarship in the past 10 years or less. To become a foundation member, complete the form and send it along with a check made payable to the PA Farm Show Scholarship Foundation. Individual ($300/yr.)

Past Scholarship Recipient ($40/yr.)

Corporate ($500/yr.)

Year received scholarship _______

Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Business/Corporation Name: ___________________________________________________________________ Phone: _______________________________ Email: ________________________________________________ Please make checks payable to: PA Farm Show Scholarship Foundation. Please mail to: Pa Farm Show Complex & Expo Center, 2300 N. Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110 78 • 101

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Ag 101: Back to School By Mary Klaus

Remember when you were in school taking basic courses such as History 101, English 101 or Algebra 101? Well, it's time to go back to school while you're attending the 101st Pennsylvania Farm Show. This time around, there are no term papers, tests or tuition! Instead, you're invited to attend Farm Show University, an educational, entertaining and creative place to bone up on your agricultural knowledge. School will be open at various times throughout the week. Farm Show University is offered at the Lancaster Farming Stage in the Weis Exposition Hall where a plethora of "professors" from agriculture's school of hard knocks will teach 20-minute classes in topics ranging from the “History of Barns in Pennsylvania” to “Traveling West in a Conestoga Wagon” to “Growing Plants Using Hydroponics and Aquaponics” and “The Use of Drones in Modern Agriculture.” See our schedule posted throughout the Show and in the main lobbies.

Stop by and feel free to bring your milkshake or roast beef sandwich along. The stage is just behind the Food Court. Grab a seat, listen and learn. Ask your questions at the end of each talk. When the "class" is over, you'll have learned something new — without having to do homework or give a report. School was never this easy or fun! Maybe you'll meet the Farm Show University "dean," state Agriculture Secretary Russell C. Redding, former dean of the Delaware Valley University School of Agriculture and Environmental Science. He believes that the Pennsylvania Farm Show and the state's agricultural industry belongs to all of us. "The vastness of our industry, from animals and food to equipment and services, allows Pennsylvania agriculture to touch everybody in some way, shape or form each day," he said. "Agriculture is a proud part of Pennsylvania's heritage."


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The Friends of the Pennsylvania Farm Show Foundation, Inc., that was incorporated in the ComPRQZHDOWKRI3HQQV\OYDQLDLQDVDQRQSUR¿W corporation, is recognized as a tax-exempt, charitable e organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to the Fo oun u da dati t on on are e tax a ded educ ucti uc cti tibl ble e..

We invite you to partner with us to produce this truly stellar event. Participation at all levels is welcome. Becoming a Farm Show Friend is open to any person or family. Organizations, businesses b and individuals are welcome to explore varied sponsorships levels.

Your contributions support education nal activities throughout the week of Farm Show. Sponsorsh hip Opportunities The Foundation’s Board of Directors is always looking for new sponsorship opportunities to further its mission of supporting educational programs during the annual Farm Show. The Board is receptive and eager to review new ideas and proposals from individuals and o ganizations, both agricultural and others, or who wish to sponsor an educational activity relating to their interests. The Farm Show Foundation’s Board of Directors believes t e possibilities for spreading its mission are th e dless. en Board Members William L. Piper, Chairman Michael H. Firestine, Vice-Chairman Beverly S. Gruber, Secretary/Treasurer Michael Brammer, Member

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WHAT? Enjoy local flavors and spectacular entertainment by renowned chefs from Pennsylvania and beyond. WHERE? The PA Preferred™ Culinary Connection Stage in the Main Exhibit Hall at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, 2300 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg. SATURDAY, JAN. 7 • MUSHROOM DAY 11 AM Mike Ditchfield & students, PA College of Technology 12 PM Lance Smith, The Millworks 1 PM Thermador Chefs Challenge with Local Chefs & Media Personalities 2 PM John Moeller, former White House Chef & Author 3 PM John Brown, 2016 Better Blend Burger Competition Winner 4 PM Kyle Mason, Appalachian Brewing Co. 5 PM John & Sukey Jamison, Jamison Farm 6 PM David T. Mills III & students, The LEAF Project SUNDAY, JAN. 8 • VEGETABLE DAY 11 AM PA State Beekeepers Assoc. Demo 12 PM Kristin Messner-Baker, Crave and Co. 1 PM Melissa d’Arabian, Cookbook Author/ Food Network Host 2 PM Mandisa Horn, Horn O’ Plenty 3 PM Melissa d’Arabian 4 PM Todd Keeley & students, PA College of Technology 5 PM School Cooking Challenge: PA College of Technology students 6 PM PA Maple Syrup Producers Demo

MONDAY, JAN. 9 • WEIS DAY 11 AM PA Maple Syrup Producers Demo 12 PM Kathryn Long RDN, LDN, and Erin Long, MS, RDN, LDN, Weis Markets 1 PM Mrs. Frances Wolf, First Lady of PA and Barry Crumlich, PA Governor’s Residence 2 PM Andrew Lookenbill, Weis Markets 3 PM Robert Dacko, Weis Markets 4 PM David A Santucci, Country Fresh Mushrooms 5 PM Mike Ditchfield & students, PA College of Technology 6 PM PA State Beekeepers Assoc. Demo

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 11 • BEEF & VEAL DAY 11 AM PA Maple Syrup Producers Demo 12 PM David Taddei, DelGrosso’s Amusement Park & Marianna Foods 1 PM Rick Fetrow, Tyson Foods & PA Beef Council 2 PM Wes Trout, BOSCH and Thermador 3 PM Charlie Gipe, Hershey Entertainment 4 PM Robert Corle & students, Lebanon County Career and Technology Center 5 PM School Cooking Challenge: Lebanon County Career & Technology Center students 6 PM PA State Beekeepers Assoc. Demo

TUESDAY, JAN. 10 • POTATO DAY 11 AM PA State Beekeepers Assoc. Demo 12 PM Thomas J. Long, HACC’s The Chef’s Apprentice 1 PM Christian DeLutis, Troegs Brewing Company’s Snack Bar 2 PM Greg Lieberman, The Restaurant Store 3 PM Dawson “Chief Chili” Flinchbaugh, Flinchy’s Steak & Seafood House 4 PM Bill Collier, BRICCO 5 PM Autumn Patti & students, HACC, Central PA’s Community College 6 PM PA Maple Syrup Producers Demo

THURSDAY, JAN. 12 • VETERANS DAY presented by Comcast NBCUniversal/APPLE DAY 10 AM PA State Beekeepers Assoc. Demo 11 AM Robert Corle & students, Lebanon County Career & Technology Center 12 PM Maureen Fowler, The Mill Restaurant & Bar 1 PM Army vs. Navy Cook-Off 2 PM Homegrown By Heroes™ Award presented by Comcast NBCUniversal 3 PM Chris Cognac, Food Network/Travel Channel, and BG (R) Carol Eggert, VP, Military and Veteran Affairs for Comcast NBCUniversal 4 PM Cher Harris, The Hotel Hershey, 2016 ACF Pastry Chef of the Year

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5 PM John Reis, The Hilton Harrisburg 6 PM PA Maple Syrup Producers Demo FRIDAY, JAN. 13 • PORK DAY 11 AM PA Maple Syrup Producers Demo 12 PM 2016 PA Pork Producers Taste of Elegance Winner 1 PM Ben Beaver, Café 1500 2 PM Ruthie Dell, Toasties Sustainable Table 3 PM Allan Rupert, Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course 4 PM Chef Instructor David T. Mills III & students, HACC, Central PA’s Community College 5 PM School Cooking Challenge: HACC, Central PA’s Community College students 6 PM PA State Beekeepers Assoc. Demo SATURDAY, JAN. 14 • DAIRY DAY 10 AM PA State Beekeepers Assoc. Demo 11 PM Jason Clark, Mountain View Terrace and Skybox Sports Bar 12 PM Tina Jackson, Hey Chef! Personal Chef Service 1 PM The Great Ice Cream Scooper Challenge 2 PM Christopher Mohr, Otto’s Pub & Brewery 3 PM Jason Viscount, Greystone Public House 4 PM Chad Brumbaugh & students from HACC, Central PA’s Community College

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