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Pennsylvania Farm Show returns

  • Asia Tabb

AIRED; January 14, 2026

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The 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show offered a behind-the-scenes look at the people and products that define Pennsylvania agriculture, from maple syrup and mushrooms to dairy and alpacas. During live, on-location coverage, The Spark spoke with Laura Dengler of the Pennsylvania Maple Producers about the craft and science behind turning sap into syrup, Gale Ferranto of the Mushroom Farmers of Pennsylvania about the state’s leadership in mushroom production, Dave Smith of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association about the challenges and innovations shaping today’s dairy industry, and Karen Nace of Crimson Skye Farm Alpacas about alpaca care, fiber, and education. Together, these conversations highlighted the diversity of Pennsylvania agriculture and the dedication of the farmers and producers who sustain it across the Commonwealth.

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