The Pennsylvania Farm Show reached its 100th year milestone this year and Pennsylvania retailers showed their support with livestock purchases, product displays and sponsorships during the show, January 9-16 in Harrisburg.
Greg Saubel, Saubel's Markets, Glen Rock, Pennsylvania, marked his 10th year of purchasing livestock at the junior market sale by purchasing the Grand Champion Market Hog for $11,700 from Dakota Wilson of Fayette county.
"I really wasn't expecting to get that one," Saubel said surprised at his purchase. "With it being the 100th year I really wanted to try to get a Grand Champion this year. We have bought a few Reserve Champions in prior years but, never a Grand Champion."
"Agriculture is the industry we're in. It's important to support the next generation as they are the provider of our raw materials," Saubel said.
With the purchases from this year's show, Saubel's Market has supported the 4-H/Future Farmer's of America youth with $95,923 over the past 10 years. He also attends sales at the York County Roundup, York County Fair, and in Baltimore and Hartford, Maryland.
Due to swine flu concerns, Saubel was not able to take the hog for processing; however, he did purchase a market steer that he will have processed at Godfrey Brother Meats in Loganville and will offer Due to swine flu concerns, Saubel was not able to take the hog for processing; however, he did purchase a market steer that he will have processed at Godfrey Brother Meats in Loganville and will offer the beef for sale in his store.
This year Karns Quality Foods also celebrated 10 years of support for local farming and 4-H programs. Scott Karns, president and CEO, said they purchased 40 lambs this year and they will run special sales on Farm Show lamb at their stores. They also support the Perry county auction in August.
Weis Markets marked its 10th year participating in the junior market sale by purchasing three steers, two pigs and two lambs for approximately $3,400.
"We purchase these animals to support the Scholarship Foundation and the kids who work hard raising these animals and sell them for their own college funds," said Jennifer Sands, communications specialist, Weis Markets, Inc. "We've purchased animals from many of the same children over the years."
Weis Markets usually purchases animals from children who reside in their operating areas. One of those exhibitors is Nicole Hoffman, 19, of Columbia county. Weis purchased a lamb from her this year, her last participating in the show. She started showing animals at age 8 and Weis Markets purchased market steer from her in the past. They also consistently purchase hogs from brother and sister Molly and Aiden Bomgardner of Union county.
Weis Markets participates in the buyback program, so they do not keep the animals. They are sold back to a packer.
In addition, Weis participated in a Farm to Table display portraying the journey from the farm to shelf, visually connecting the consumer to the food supply chain.
Giant Food Stores and Weis Markets sponsored the PA Preferred Reception and Giant Food Stores Sponsored the Fair and Public Officials Luncheon.
Greg Saubel, Saubel's Markets, Glen Rock, Pennsylvania, marked his 10th year of purchasing livestock at the junior market sale by purchasing the Grand Champion Market Hog for $11,700 from Dakota Wilson of Fayette county.
"I really wasn't expecting to get that one," Saubel said surprised at his purchase. "With it being the 100th year I really wanted to try to get a Grand Champion this year. We have bought a few Reserve Champions in prior years but, never a Grand Champion."
"Agriculture is the industry we're in. It's important to support the next generation as they are the provider of our raw materials," Saubel said.
With the purchases from this year's show, Saubel's Market has supported the 4-H/Future Farmer's of America youth with $95,923 over the past 10 years. He also attends sales at the York County Roundup, York County Fair, and in Baltimore and Hartford, Maryland.
Due to swine flu concerns, Saubel was not able to take the hog for processing; however, he did purchase a market steer that he will have processed at Godfrey Brother Meats in Loganville and will offer Due to swine flu concerns, Saubel was not able to take the hog for processing; however, he did purchase a market steer that he will have processed at Godfrey Brother Meats in Loganville and will offer the beef for sale in his store.
This year Karns Quality Foods also celebrated 10 years of support for local farming and 4-H programs. Scott Karns, president and CEO, said they purchased 40 lambs this year and they will run special sales on Farm Show lamb at their stores. They also support the Perry county auction in August.
Weis Markets marked its 10th year participating in the junior market sale by purchasing three steers, two pigs and two lambs for approximately $3,400.
"We purchase these animals to support the Scholarship Foundation and the kids who work hard raising these animals and sell them for their own college funds," said Jennifer Sands, communications specialist, Weis Markets, Inc. "We've purchased animals from many of the same children over the years."
Weis Markets usually purchases animals from children who reside in their operating areas. One of those exhibitors is Nicole Hoffman, 19, of Columbia county. Weis purchased a lamb from her this year, her last participating in the show. She started showing animals at age 8 and Weis Markets purchased market steer from her in the past. They also consistently purchase hogs from brother and sister Molly and Aiden Bomgardner of Union county.
Weis Markets participates in the buyback program, so they do not keep the animals. They are sold back to a packer.
In addition, Weis participated in a Farm to Table display portraying the journey from the farm to shelf, visually connecting the consumer to the food supply chain.
Giant Food Stores and Weis Markets sponsored the PA Preferred Reception and Giant Food Stores Sponsored the Fair and Public Officials Luncheon.
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