Rock Springs Aug. 15, 2012
College of Agricultural Sciences three day agricultural exposition at Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center
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An eight-horse hitch of Belgian draft horses from Sunny Hill Farm in Myerstown, Pa. prepared for their performance on Aug. 15 as part of the Equine Experience events at Penn State's Ag Progress Days. The Equine Experience provided visitors to Ag Progress Days with breeding clinics, riding and training demonstrations and special performances.
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The antique tractor display area celebrated its 10th year at Penn State's Ag Progress Days on Aug. 15. Ag Progress Days, hosted by Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, welcomes more than 40,000 visitors annually to the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center at Rock Springs, Pa. for Pennsylvania's largest outdoor agricultural exposition.
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Levi Bell, age 4, had an opportunity to make a new friend at the rabbit petting area on Aug. 15 at Penn State's Ag Progress Days. The rabbits were provided by the Pennsylvania Rabbit Breeders Association of Dauphin County and on display at the 4-H youth building. Ag Progress Days are sponsored annually by Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences. Go to... Read more ›
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Penn State President Rodney Erickson addressed a capacity crowd at the annual Government and Industries Luncheon held on Aug. 15 at Penn State's Ag Progress Days. Dr. Erickson reflected on the 150th anniversary of the Morrill Act that paved the way for land-grant education. Go to agsci.psu.edu/apd for more information about Ag Progress Days... Read more ›
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Visitors to Penn State's Ag Progress Days admired a state of the art corn silage chopper on display at the field machinery demonstration area on Aug. 15. Ag Progress Days, sponsored annually by Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, continues through Aug. 16 at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center at Rock Springs, Pa.
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Luis Cardenes prepared vegetable stir fry on Aug. 15 at the Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers concession area at Penn State's Ag Progress Days. All the items prepared at the booth consisted of Pennsylvania grown vegetables. Ag Progress Days, hosted by Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, continues through Aug. 16.
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Students from Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences provided demonstrations on how to collect DNA to visitors at Ag Progress Days on Aug. 15. Ag Progress Days showcases advances in agricultural research, farm equipment exhibits and educational programs and is hosted annually by Penn State.
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Antique milk bottles from dairys around Pennsylvania were on display on Aug. 15 at the Pasto Agricultural Museum at Penn State's Ag Progress Days. The museum offers demonstrations, lectures and tools that reflect the agricultural roots of Pennsylvania. Ag Progress Days continues through Aug. 16 at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center at Rock Springs, Pa.
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The Pennsylvania State Beekeepers Association offered honey ice cream to visitors at Ag Progress Days on Aug. 15. Penn State's Ag Progress Days, Pennsylvania's largest outdoor agricultural exposition, continues through Aug. 16 at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Center at Rock Springs, Pa.
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Expert demonstrations about seeding, weeding and habitat management for the weekend gardener were just some of the educational programs presented on Aug. 15 at Penn State's Ag Progress Days. Faculty and extension staff from Penn State's College of Agriculutral Sciences were on hand throughout the three day event to provide information on a variety of topics. Go to... Read more ›
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William Hill, of Munhall, Pa., demonstrated the art of making white-oak baskets at Penn State's Ag Progress Days. Hill presented the process from logs to a woven and finished basket.
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Children enjoyed the Pedal Go-Kart Derby at Penn State's Ag Progress Days on Aug. 15. The three day agricultural exposition, hosted by Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, will continue through Aug. 16 at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center at Rock Springs, Pa. Go to agsci.psu.edu/apd for more information.
