The PA Farm Show is an enormous stage for all things agricultural in Pennsylvania. The 8-day event is put on by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture athe PA Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg.

From the PA Farm Show website:

Pennsylvania is proud to host the largest indoor agricultural exposition in the nation, with nearly 6,000 animals, 10,000 competitive exhibits and 300 commercial exhibits. Join us Jan. 7-14, 2017, to celebrate agriculture at the 101st Pennsylvania Farm Show.

Pics or it didn’t happen

Naturally, we had to visit and represent Western PA! We had some fun and also made some great connections that we will be presenting at our 11th Annual Conference coming up on March 24-25, 2017. The photos:

Entering the Show Complex by the PA Preferred Culinary Stage

2017 Annual Farm to Table Pittsburgh Local Food Conference

We’re getting back to our roots! We’re excited to be able to bring a cultural perspective to our conference this year.

The theme is Growing Roots for Healthy Communities and it’s all about celebrating the diversity of farming and traditional cooking methods that make eating local fun, educational and enriching.

The conference provides consumers with two days of networking and educational opportunities. Seasonal cooking demonstrations, gardening, and information about the nutritional value of local food are presented by local experts.

Meet with other Locavores to discuss ideas about where their food comes from and where to find businesses and organizations who can provide them with healthy food and healthy lifestyle choices.