Pennsylvania Farm Show

This week, WVIA's Sarah Scinto and rural government reporter Isabela Weiss talk about the return of birds to the Pennsylvania Farm Show — and how agricultural leaders say they've gotten the 2022 Bird Flu outbreak under control.

WVIA News visited the Pennsylvania Farm Show last week to report on the richness of the annual event as it happened, but also with an eye toward larger trends in Keystone State agriculture, from potatoes to rodeo riding and bird flu.

From fluffy Silkie chickens to ‘mini’ Bantam chickens, the Pennsylvania Farm Show welcomed a variety of birds to Harrisburg for the first year since the 2022 avian flu outbreak.

In this episode of WVIA's Good Natured podcast, positive thoughts for the start of 2026. Kat Bolus shares her hiking adventures and DiscoverNEPA's Don Jacobs suggests trying something new.

Before dozens of cowboys and cowgirls competed in the First Frontier Circuit Finals Rodeo at the Pennsylvania Farm Show, they shared their passion with children who have special needs during the Exceptional Rodeo.

As eating habits and technology evolve, potatoes remain a staple in the United States. The Pennsylvania Co-operative Potato Growers educate the public about Pennsylvania’s potato industry at the Pennsylvania Farm Show.

This is Pennsylvania Farm Show week in Harrisburg, and thousands of spectators of all ages filled the event's sprawling 24-acre complex in Harrisburg Thursday, perusing exhibits, admiring the livestock, and delighting in an array of freshly cooked foods and treats.

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins did a whirlwind tour of the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg on Thursday. State Ag Secretary Russell Redding said he

A federal judge sentenced another member of a large art and memorabilia theft ring to prison Tuesday. This was the sixth ring member sentenced who was part of targeting 20 museums and other venues over two decades.

The WVIA News team will bring WVIA Radio listeners to the Pennsylvania Farm Show during All Things Considered today, Thursday, Jan. 15. Listen for live coverage from 4 to 6 p.m.