Technology helps the the Pennsylvania Farm Show go

Technology has transformed a great many things and now the Pennsylvania Farm Show can be added to that list.

Attendees to the event - which runs from January 7 to 14 - have noticed that exhibitors have been using the latest technology to attract them, according to the York Daily Record.

Booths feature everything from interactive videos to the Wii video game system, which helps engage a modern audience, Cindy Weimer, director of industry image and relations for the Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association, told the news source.

"Today, people are several generations removed from the farm," she said. "This is a way for them to see what it is really like on a modern dairy farm."

The Pennsylvania Farm Show, which is in its 96th year, is the largest indoor agriculture event in the U.S. with 10,000 competitive exhibits, 6,000 animals and more than 400,000 attendees. The whole event is spread out over 24 acres in 11 buildings and three arenas. In addition, The Farm Show Scholarship Foundation has given out more than $886,500 in scholarships since it was established 18 years ago.

Calf butter sculpture wows those at the Pennsylvania Farm Show

A 1,000-pound calf is on display at the Pennsylvania Farm Show - but this is no ordinary calf.

ABC27 reports Jim Victor of Conshocken crafted the calf with butter. After beginning work on the creation in the middle of last month, Victor unveiled the fruits of his labor Thursday evening so all could gaze at his handiwork. The calf pays homage to the Pennsylvania 4-H and the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs, both of which are marking their 100th anniversaries.

"Pennsylvania has a rich agricultural tradition, and this sculpture pays tribute to the root of the industry - our young people and the educational programs and county fairs that give them opportunities to grow and learn," said Lieutenant Governor Jim Cawley, according to the Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association.

None of the butter will go to waste when the farm show closes next Saturday. Rather, the butter will be sent to dairy farm in Juniata County, sent through a digester and the byproduct of electricity will help the farm function.

The 96th Pennsylvania Farm Show is set to open on Saturday.

Investigate Pennsylvania farms at this year's farm show

There are many online resources and books from which prospective farmers can learn about their intended areas of expertise. However, sometimes the best education can be had from firsthand sources and experts. That's why people considering careers in agriculture should be sure to check out the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg this January.

The show will be held at the Farm Show Complex and Expo Center at the state capitol from January 7 to 14. It is one of the biggest indoor agricultural expositions in the country and will feature 6,000 animals and over 10,000 exhibits. The event is celebrating its 96th year and is one of the oldest farm shows in the country.

If you're uncertain about which breed of cow to raise, how best to feed your livestock, which products make the best investments or where to begin investigating your options for financing your farm, this is the perfect opportunity. People who have been exploring farm land loans and want to know everything there is to know about farming in Pennsylvania should drive to Harrisburg after the new year and take some notes.