HARRISBURG (Newsradio 1020 KDKA) - Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced on Wednesday that the state's agriculture industry will be celebrating the 2021 Pennsylvania Farm Show digitally.
That means there will be no in-person events or contests this year.
There are times in the life of a farmer when the risks are too great or uncertain, requiring farmers to make the tough decision to leave a field fallow," said Redding.
"To protect our assets – both our people and our resources – from incalculable losses, we have made the tough decision to take a year to lie in fallow.
"Rather than an in-person Farm Show, we will celebrate Pennsylvania agriculture virtually for 2021 as we prepare for a productive future."
Albeit virtually, there will still be a theme for the show: "Cultivating Tomorrow."
And further information will be disseminated and posted on the Farm Show's website leading up to the start of the event.
The Farm Show hopes to educate and create awareness for the public and those in the agriculture industry.
This year, there won't be requirements to purchase an animal for the competitions.
"We'll look at our strengths and where we need to invest together in order to grow and cultivate for tomorrow.
"We'll consider what has become crystal clear during the pandemic – that agriculture is essential for life; our people are resilient and innovative.
"We will focus on agricultural awareness, education, and literacy while highlighting the interconnectedness of our food chain," added Redding.
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