New farm show competition to showcase direct to consumer sales

Small businesses that market agricultural products directly to consumers can earn cash and recognition at this year’s farm show. 

Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding invited the businesses to enter their websites, marketing brochures and social media in the new PA Farm Show Agriculture Marketing Contest.  

“This year’s PA Farm Show theme, Rooted in Progress, invites you to meet the national leaders and innovators in Pennsylvania agriculture today and explore our $132.5 billion industry, our heritage, and roots of our success,” Redding said. “Direct farm sales are one of many areas where Pennsylvania ag producers shine. This is your chance to show what makes your business part of Pennsylvania’s success.” 

Entry deadline for the new contest is Dec. 1, 2022. Details and complete competition rules are on the Farm Show website under Department 36 – Agriculture Marketing. 

The PA Farm Show, which runs Jan. 7-14 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg, is the nation’s largest indoor agricultural event and Pennsylvania State Fair.  

Hundreds of individual competitions during the eight-day show feature winners who qualify by winning an event at one of Pennsylvania’s 108 local and county fairs to compete for the state title.