Meshoppen Cat Rescue was the focus and beneficiary of the fourth annual Crock-Pot Pot-Luck Cook-Off, held for the first time at American Legion Post 510 in Black Walnut. Hundreds of supporters sampled offerings from 23 crocks and took part in 50/50 drawings and a raffle that featured dozens of themedContinue Reading

Andy Dewing works with children at the Pennsylvania Farm show, sharing fun facts about maple syrup production at an education table sponsored by the PA Maple Syrup Producers Council. Story and photo by Rick Hiduk (Originally published in the Rocket-Courier ) It was a banner year at Dewy Meadows FarmContinue Reading

Gorham sisters Emily (left) and Sarah (right) flank mentor and Borderline Livestock and Community 4-H Club adviser Jill Kutz after their wins at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. Above, Tristan Rozelle of South Montrose shows Kiara. Story by Rick Hiduk / Submitted photos (Originally published in the Susquehanna County Independent) BorderlineContinue Reading

Photo by Rick Hiduk (Originally published in the Daily Review) Amber Hughes of Camptown was one of many representatives of Penn State Extension who staffed the Extension’s exhibit and activity area in the Giant Expo Hall at the Pennsylvania Farm Show last week. On Jan. 12, she invited visitors toContinue Reading

Canton FFA First year jacket recipients at the recent Pennsylvania State FFA Association Mid-Winter Convention at the Pennsylvania Farm Show on Jan. 8 included (above, from left) Jonah Gibble, Alyssa May, Kailey Frederick, Alli Morgan, Fayth Kilbourn, Savannah Bastian-Brown, and Aurora Groover. Below, Those involved in setting up a landscapeContinue Reading

Photo by Rick Hiduk Sen. Gene Yaw (PA 23rd) attended the 108th Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg on Jan. 10 to participate in a joint informational meeting of the Senate and House Agriculture and Rural Affairs committees, which featured a five year overview of the PA Farm Bill. Afterwards, hisContinue Reading