Neighbor and frequent commentator George White and his wife Marie exhibit at the Pennsylvania Farm Show every year. A few years ago Marie’s chocolate cake was judged best in the state. Here is George’s report on this year’s show:
Marie and I attended the Farm Show on Sunday and Monday. Sunday was the competition for angel food cake. Marie had an entry in this year’s event, but no luck to be had. Competition is tough.
We spent a considerable amount of time walking the exhibits. The Pennsylvania Farm Show is the largest winter agricultural event in the U.S. The food is just the best, and we are always impressed by is the number of youth involved in farming. Agriculture is certainly alive and well in PA.
Having attended the farm show for over 40 years, I am struck how agriculture has progressed. We saw really large pieces of farm equipment this year. Unfortunately, the average family farmer of today just cannot afford the cost of these monsters, with prices of $250,000 to $400,000.
The Farm Show is an affordable event. There is no admission charge; only a parking charge of $10 with free shuttle bus right to the door. From Lehighton to the Elmerton parking lot is under two hours. The show continues this week.
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