Dr. Carrie Rowe, Acting Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Education | Pennsylvania Department Of Education
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding has announced the theme for the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show as "Growing a Nation." The announcement took place at Wyck House Farm and Garden in Philadelphia. The 2026 event, which is Pennsylvania's State Fair, will coincide with America250PA events marking the nation's 250th anniversary and is expected to attract millions of visitors to the state.
In his remarks, Secretary Redding said, "America was born in Pennsylvania, with its identity deeply rooted in agriculture. Two hundred and fifty years later, Pennsylvania agriculture is still leading our nation, supplying the economic power, ingenuity, and innovation that is growing our nation's future. Farm Show celebrates the outstanding products and people who make up our powerhouse agriculture and food industry, supporting 600,000 jobs pouring more than $132.5 billion into our state economy, including exports of more than $4 billion in agriculture and forest products - not only keeping our heritage alive, but supplying innovative solutions to our nation's greatest challenges."
He added: "The Shapiro Administration is proud to support Pennsylvania agriculture and the innovative, tenacious Pennsylvanians who are growing a vibrant tomorrow for our Commonwealth and our nation."
Speakers at the event included Cassandra Coleman, Executive Director of America250PA; Betsy Ross; Kim Staub, Executive Director of Wyck House Farm and Garden; Heidi Svonavec, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center; and Ava Immel, PA State Fair Queen.
The Farm Show highlights Pennsylvania's agricultural sector which supports hundreds of thousands of jobs and generates significant economic impact for the state.
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