Pennsylvania Ag Promo Committee

‼️ Extended for 4 days ONLY ‼️

Registration has been extended for 4 days, it’s not to late to join us in Harrisburg February 21-23

🚨 Last chance to register! 🚨

The deadline for the *Bridging the Future* conference is TOMORROW!

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and shape the future of agriculture.

Register now to secure your spot and be part of this transformative event! 🌱

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The order form opens TODAY for our Ag Awareness Competition Crates! Order yours now: https://pfbfriends.com/2025-ag-awareness-crate-order-form/

The Ag Awareness Competition Crate is designed to provide educational resources for teachers to utilize and bring agriculture into the classroom. Classrooms will have the opportunity to design a hydroponics system to be entered and displayed at the 109th Annual Pennsylvania Farm Show.

Each box will include the following:

* Supplies for ONE class of THIRTY students
* Ag accurate book
* Ag Mags
* Differentiated lesson plan for grades K-5 including:
- whole group mini lessons
- access to printable worksheets
- experiment supplies if applicable
- recipe to share

Order your crate now and join the competition: https://pfbfriends.com/2025-ag-awareness-crate-order-form/

June is ! Get to know all that is Pennsylvania Dairy! 🐄🥛

Applications for the Farm to School Grant Program are open now through June 7! Apply here: https://bit.ly/PAFarmToSchoolGrant

There is also an informational session via webinar TODAY from 10:30-12:00 PM. You can register for that session here: e0dfa69b-9ea2-4d61-81fa-8d79f6e677f2@418e2841-0128-4dd5-9b6c-47fc5a9a1bde" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/e0dfa69b-9ea2-4d61-81fa-8d79f6e677f2@418e2841-0128-4dd5-9b6c-47fc5a9a1bde

B-I-N-G-O! 📝
Enjoy this PA Agriculture-themed Bingo sheet for all to enjoy! 🐄

Color edition: https://bit.ly/3UEcyhX
Black/White edition: https://bit.ly/3K1yXAJ

📣 It’s the first of May, so it’s time to add next week’s Amplify Agriculture Episode to your calendar.

𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 & 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: May 9th, 8:00 PM EDT
𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜: Product Labeling: What Are Consumers Looking For?
𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: Dr. Rodney Holcomb & Nicholas Scribner, Oklahoma State University

More Details: In this episode, we will explore what consumers are looking for when considering the options on the shelves at the store. Attendees will hear about exciting research conducted at Oklahoma State University.

Join us to hear from special guests Dr. Rodney Holcomb and Nicholas Scribner, who will share their thoughts and perspectives on the results of their research and discuss why it matters to producers.

We will also be joined in studio by Directors of Communications for AFBF, Kari Barbic & Erin Anthony, who will share their perspectives on the topic.

Register here to save your seat:
➡️ https://farmbureau.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OON98lEfSgiuDDYaCbzTWQ #/registration

Penn State University is proud to announce the launch of its 2024 Butcher Apprenticeship Program, designed to revolutionize education and meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in the meat processing industry.

The Butcher Apprenticeship Program, hosted by Penn State Extension, is a comprehensive initiative to provide hands-on training and education for individuals aspiring to become proficient butchers. This program is tailored to equip participants with the necessary skills, knowledge, and expertise required for a successful career in meat processing.

Learn More: https://extension.psu.edu/butcher-apprenticeship-program

Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Pennsylvania Farm Bureau is the state’s largest farm organization, representing farms of every size.

Join us for a virtual farm tour to learn more about a Cambria County beef and crop farm starting at 9 a.m. on May 16. Visitors will be able to learn more about life on the farm and how beef travels from the farm to fork.

Learn more and register here: https://pfbfriends.com/events/remake-learning-days/

Congratulations to Committee Member Andrea Brown for completing her term on the Farm Bureau Promotion & Education Committee!

She has represented Pennsylvania Farm Bureau well!