Mercer County Ag Development Council

07/04/2026

🇺🇸Happy 250th Birthday America 🇺🇸
As we celebrate this tremendous milestone, remember how american agriculture has progressed over over last 250 years to help build our great nation!
Our council participated in the Mercer parade this morning! Thank you to everyone who helped to make this parade possible!
Happy 4th of July!!!

06/03/2026

Don’t forget about this upcoming, free to attend event! Farm safety is an important topic for everyone involved in the agricultural industry! 🚜🧯🦺

For more information and to register, go to https://extension.psu.edu/farm-safety-day-for-families

05/01/2026

For more information and to register, go to https://extension.psu.edu/farm-safety-day-for-families

04/13/2026

Farm Safety Day in Mercer will be on June 12, 2026, at 3:00 pm at the Mercer 4-H Park. Everyone is welcome to attend the activities and demonstrations. There will also be a session covering Farm Incident Preparedness and Stop the Bleed (registration is limited).

https://extension.psu.edu/farm-safety-day-for-families

04/10/2026

Happy National Farm Animals Day! From dairy cows to sheep, these hard-working animals are vital to American agriculture. We thank our nation's farmers for their care and protection! 🐓🐄🐑🐖🦃

03/24/2026

On , we recognize the unwavering dedication of American farmers, ranchers, and producers who provide the food and resources that sustain our communities. USDA is committed to putting farmers FIRST by supporting their vital work, always ❤️🇺🇸🧑‍🌾

03/23/2026

🚜 Ag Week Spotlight: Pennsylvania’s farms are producing some of the nation’s most valuable products!

Dairy Products: $2.2 billion
Chicken Eggs: $1.4 billion
Cattle & Calves: $1 billion
Broilers $996 million
Miscellaneous Crops: $692 million

Our farmers power communities and the economy—let’s celebrate their impact!
https://pagetsitdone.com/key_industries/agriculture

03/12/2026

Forage Production Seminar- March 17th at Mercer Penn State Extension Office.