01/14/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/14/2026 14:51
January 14, 2026- Harrisburg, PA
Governor Josh Shapiro delivered remarks at the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show's Public Officials Luncheon, highlighting his Administration's continued commitment to Pennsylvania's agriculture industry and the farmers, producers, and ag communities who power the Commonwealth's economy. The Governor was joined by Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and addressed state and local officials, agriculture leaders, and stakeholders from across the Commonwealth.
Following the luncheon, Governor Shapiro and Secretary Redding toured the Farm Show to visit with exhibitors, farmers, and agriculture businesses and highlight the innovation, products, and traditions that make Pennsylvania a national agriculture leader.
Speakers Include:
Heidi Svonavec, Farm Show Director
Cassandra Coleman, Executive Director America250PA
Hannah Penn, Pennsylvania's first female leader
Dr. Tiffany Turrentine, Agriscience Teacher at Walter B. Saul High School of Agricultural Sciences
Matt Espenshade, President, PA State Grange
Dominique Bernardo, Chief Executive Officer of Variety, Children's Charity
Lamoni Green, Ambassador
Secretary Russell Redding
Emma Copenhaver, Talview Dairy Farm
Governor Josh Shapiro