Pennsylvania’s priorities for the 2023 U.S. Farm Bill and other agricultural policy matters will be the focus of several events at Penn State's Ag Progress Days, set for Aug. 8-10 at Rock Springs.
State and federal government officials will be on hand to discuss — and get stakeholder feedback on — policies and issues affecting Pennsylvania and U.S. agriculture during the three-day expo, which draws as many as 50,000 agricultural producers, consumers and families from around the state for displays, workshops, tours and demonstrations.
Scheduled events include the following:
— College Connections: Town Hall Discussion on Pennsylvania Agriculture, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Red Barn Annex and via webinar.
In this session, part of the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences’ “College Connections” webinar series, Dean Rick Roush and Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding will discuss the current state of Pennsylvania agriculture, including emerging issues and opportunities. A question-and-answer session will take place after opening remarks. There will be limited space for a live audience, and those planning to attend online should register for the webinar to receive the link.
— Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Panel Discussion: Growing the Next Generation, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 1-2:30 p.m., Red Barn Annex.
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture will host a panel discussion with young agriculturalists to hear their perspectives on opportunities and challenges in the ag industry. From education and workforce, to marketing and advocacy, to innovation and technological advancements, growing the next generation of leaders is critical to Pennsylvania's future. There will be limited space for a live audience.
Source: psu.edu
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