Penn State’s Ag Progress Days draws as many as 50,000 people to the Russell E. Larson Agriculture Research Center in Rock Springs to learn about advancements in agriculture.
But those who aren’t particularly interested in farming still have reasons to visit the three-day event that started Tuesday. One of those reasons is the food — with the milkshakes a top draw. The PA Dairymen’s Association milkshakes are the same ones that are famous for being sold annually at the Pennsylvania Farm Show .
The PA Dairymen’s Association pairs with the PA Jr. Guernsey Breeders to serve up an estimated 9,000 milkshakes in the three days of Ag Progress Days. Visitors can choose from a chocolate, vanilla or twist milkshake and the proceeds help raise money for agriculture organizations.
The PA Dairymen’s Association has a premium soft serve mix that comes from dairy milk produced in Pennsylvania. The mix is poured into a milkshake machine where it freezes to their preferred consistency before being served by volunteers.
“It’s PA preferred product, it comes from dairy milk produced right here in Pennsylvania. We’re adamant about that, we’re supporting our Pennsylvania dairy farmers,” said David Smith, executive director of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association.
If you’re looking for a meal before your dessert, there is also beef brisket, pulled pork or smoked ham sandwiches from the Pennsylvania Livestock Association, cheesesteaks and sausages sandwiches from Pennsylvania FFA and several other Pennsylvania sourced food stands.
Here’s a look at the milkshake tent, along with other food vendors at Ag Progress Days. The event runs through Thursday, and a full schedule of events can be found online.
Breann Poole, the 2024 National Guernsey Queen, helps to serve milkshakes at the Penn State Ag Progress Days on Tuesday, August. 13, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com Thousands of PA Dairymen’s association milkshakes will be served up by the PA Jr. Guernsey Breeders at Penn State Ag Progress Days on Tuesday, August. 13, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com Volunteers from the Pennsylvania Jr. Guernsey Breeders Marc Galante and Renee Elay serve milkshakes at the Penn State Ag Progress Days on Tuesday, August. 13, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com Volunteers from the Pennsylvania Jr. Guernsey Breeders Renee Elay makes a twist milkshake at Penn State Ag Progress Days on Tuesday, August. 13, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com A beef and cheddar and pulled pork sandwich are served at the Pennsylvania Livestock Association stand at Penn State Ag Progress Days on Tuesday, August. 13, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com Visitors line up for lunch from the Pennsylvania FFA concessions and the Pennsylvania Livestock Association at Penn State’s Ag Progress Days on Tuesday, August. 13, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com
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