Pennsylvania Farm Bureau

510 S. 31st Street P.O. Box 8736 Camp Hill, PA 17001-8736

Contact: Mark ONeill, Media & Strategic Communications Director (717) 761-2740 mroneill@pfb.com www.pfb.com For Immediate Release: August 2, 2013

PA Farm Bureau Invites Public to Visit Exhibit Area at Ag Progress Days

(Farm Bureau Offers Children-Friendly Activities)
(Camp Hill) Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (PFB) has planned numerous activities, including fun and learning opportunities for young visitors, along with information on a wide variety of agricultural issues as part of Ag Progress Days, which takes place August 13-15. PFBs exhibit building is located at Penn States Russell E. Larson Ag Research Center at East Fifth and Main Street on the Ag Progress Days grounds in Rock Springs, Pennsylvania. Ag Progress Days is a highlight of the summer for many farm families, because it offers an opportunity for farmers to learn more about new advances in agriculture and technology, obtain updated information on key issues impacting their businesses and the chance to reconnect with other farmers and friends from across Pennsylvania, said PFB President Carl T. Shaffer. Listed below is a breakdown of the activities at PFBs exhibit building at Ag Progress Days: Governmental Affairs and Communications Pennsylvania Farm Bureau staff will be on hand to provide information, handouts and answer questions on current issues impacting state agriculture, including information about immigration reform efforts and the farm bill. Visitors will also have the opportunity to talk about PFBs legislative agenda, regulatory questions and opportunities that help farmers improve their bottom line. Friends of Agriculture Foundation The Pennsylvania Friends of Agriculture Foundation will present Exceptional Equines, which is a hands-on equine learning activity for kids. All children who participate in the activity will be given a horse visor and an informational activity page to take home. Womens Leadership Committee Information about the Womens Leadership Committee and its many outreach efforts, including its safety poster and essay contest. Children will have an opportunity to get a fun picture taken as part of the Farm Bureau Wants Ewe display, which encourages farm families to get involved in various county Farm Bureau committees. Adult visitors are eligible to enter a drawing to win a free one-year Farm Bureau membership. Young Farmer & Rancher Committee Members of the State Young Farmer & Rancher Committee (YF&R) will be on hand to discuss leadership development and other opportunities available to young farm families. Children will also be able to play the Wheel of Ag, where they will be asked questions about farm commodities based on the spin of the wheel. Participants will receive a PFB YF&R Wristband. MSC Business Services Farm Management Service account supervisors will be available to discuss the many business services available through PFB including recordkeeping, tax planning and preparation; farm accounting software; and a no-hassle payroll service that takes the headaches out of payroll preparation.

Health Insurance A PFB Health Services representative will be on hand with information on group health care insurance available to members and associate members. Safemark Safemark representatives will be displaying farm and vehicle supplies available through Safemark dealers around the state, including tires, batteries and baler twine. Nationwide Insurance Find out about the member discounts available to PFB members on farm insurance from Nationwide. Agents will be present to also discuss savings for members on auto, ATV, motorcycle, snowmobile and boat insurance, plus discounts on long-term care insurance. Member Benefits FB Bank, Amerigas and Energy Plus will have representatives on hand to talk about discounts available to members. Representatives from Grainger will be at the show to talk about products and savings available. In addition, General Motors will have a Chevy Impala on display, along with information for members to learn about the $500 discount available to them when buying a new GM vehicle. PFB's Ag Progress Days exhibit hours are: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, August 13; 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Wednesday, August 14; and 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Thursday, August 15. Ag Progress Days is open to the public. For more information about visit the Ag Progress Days website at http://agsci.psu.edu/apd. Pennsylvania Farm Bureau is the states largest farm organization with a volunteer membership of more than 58,300 farm and rural families, representing farms of every size and commodity across Pennsylvania. ###