State Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding on Thursday announced the theme of the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show: “Growing a Nation.”
The theme ties into the Commonwealth’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, America250PA, a year of special events and celebrations bringing millions of visitors to the Commonwealth recognizing Pennsylvania’s leading role in the founding of our American democracy.
“America was born in Pennsylvania, with its identity deeply rooted in agriculture,” Redding said while speaking at a special event at the historic Wyck House Farm and Garden in Philadelphia. “Two hundred and fifty years later, Pennsylvania agriculture is still leading our nation, supplying the economic power, ingenuity, and innovation that is growing our nation’s future. The Farm Show celebrates the outstanding products and people who make up our powerhouse agriculture and food industry, supporting 600,000 jobs pouring more than $132.5 billion into our state economy, including exports of more than $4 billion in agriculture and forest products — not only keeping our heritage alive, but supplying innovative solutions to our nation’s greatest challenges…