Scenes from Ag Progress Days

Penn State’s Ag Progress Days continued into its second day on Wednesday, drawing thousands of people to the the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center on Route 45 in Rock Springs for Pennsylvania’s largest outdoor agricultural exposition.

Now in its 46th year, the three-day event features more than 400 exhibitors from across the United States and Canada. It includes special presentations and exhibits, machinery demonstrations, crop displays and a trade show that offers those in the ag industry one-stop shopping for tools and to learn about services and technology for virtually any category.

More than 80 acres are dedicated to crops and machinery demonstrations and 55 acres host indoor and outdoor exhibits.

While about 60% of attendees are directly engaged in agriculture or related professions, according to the APD website, even those without a direct connection to the agricultural industry will find much to enjoy, including youth and family activities, horse exhibitions, tours, demonstrations and food. 

Ag Progress Days continues for its final day from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Thursday. A full list of events and times can be found at agsci.psu.edu/apd/events.

Here’s a look at some of the sights from Tuesday.