August 17, 2011
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Visitors inspected the antique tractors on display at Ag Progress Days on Aug. 17. Ag Progress Days is hosted by Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences and the event is the largest outdoor agricultural exposition in Pennsylvania. Go to agsci.psu.edu/apd for more information.
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Modern farm equipment was on display at Penn State's 2011 Ag Progress Days on Aug. 17. Ag Progress Days, hosted by Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, provides a variety of interactive exhibits and activities highlighting many of the latest advances in agricultural and natural sciences.
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Penn State President Graham B. Spanier addressed the audience at the annual Government and Industries Luncheon, held at Ag Progress Days on Aug. 17. Ag Progress Days is Pennsylvania's largest outdoor agricultural exposition and is hosted every August by Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center at Rock Springs, Pa.
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Penn State President Graham B. Spanier addressed the audience at the annual Government and Industries Luncheon held at Ag Progress Days on Aug. 17. Ag Progress Days is Pennsylvania's largest outdoor agricultural exposition and is hosted every August by Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center at Rock Springs, Pa.
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Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett addressed a capacity crowd at the annual Government and Industries Luncheon on Aug. 17 at Penn State's Ag Progress Days. Ag Progress Days is hosted every August by Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences and is the largest outdoor agricultural exposition in Pennsylvania.
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Kids and volunteers enjoyed the 'Kids Climb' on Aug. 17 at Ag Progress Days held at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center in Rock Springs, Pa. Ag Progress Days, hosted by Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, provides many events, exhibits, tours and demonstrations focused on advancing and educating the agricultural industry in Pennsylvania.
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Nutrition and health educator Lynn James, left, and Penn State nutritional science student Alyssa Carr taught visitors how to make a simple and nutritious fruit tart at Ag Progress Days on Aug. 17. Food demonstrations by Penn State Agricultural Extension staff were one of many events, demonstrations and activities available at Ag Progress Days 2011.
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Visitors enjoyed fruit-flavored water at the Penn State Agricultural Extension Family Building at Ag Progress Days on Aug. 17. Ag Progress Days is hosted by Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences and provides a variety of interactive exhibits and demonstrations highlighting agricultural and natural sciences.
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Mike Barth grilled steak for keystone ribeye sandwiches on Aug. 17 at Ag Progress Days. The sandwiches are an annual favorite for visitors to the three-day event hosted by Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Center in Rock Springs, Pa.
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Paso Fino horses were put through their paces on Aug.17 at Ag Progress Days in Rock Springs, Pa. The Paso Fino name means 'fine step' in Spanish and describes the breed's light and and smooth gait. Ag Progress Days is hosted annually by Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences and continues through to Aug. 18. Go to agsi.psu.edu/apd for more information.
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Ag Progress Days, held Aug. 16 to 18, is hosted by Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences and welcomes farming families and professionals to the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center annually for events, demonstrations and exhibits. Go to agsci.psu.edu/apd for more information.
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Visitors to Ag Progress Days made their way through the 'A-maze-N Corn' on Aug. 17. Ag Progress Days is hosted annually by Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences and runs from Aug. 16 to Aug. 18. Go to agsci.psu.edu/apd for more information.
