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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.

Percheron horses from Spring Mount Percherons at the Main Horse Arena.
Ag Progress Days is expected to draw more than 45,000 visitors from Aug. 9-11, 2022.
More than 400 vendors are on hand for the trade show at Ag Progress Days, Pennsylvania’s largest outdoor agricultural expo.
PA State Rabbit Breeder’s Association brings live rabbits and demonstrations to the 4-H Youth Building during Ag Progress Days
Experts conduct a variety of tours highlighting research on various aspects of agriculture throughout at the Larson Agricultural Center during Ag Progress Days.
Visitors lined up for the many homegrown food options offered during Ag Progress Days, including the PA Livestock Association’s smokehouse pork barbecue and beef brisket.
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey was on hand to speak at the Government and Industry Luncheon on Wednesday at Ag Progress Days.
Miniature horses from the Capital Area Therapeutic Riding Association at the Main Horse Arena.
Visitors get an up-close look at the horses in the Equine Tent.