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The Pennsylvania Farm Show unveiled\u00a0 a 1,000-pound butter sculpture that illustrates how defining moments in U.S. history and the evolution of agriculture have grown side by side to shape our nation.<\/p>\n

Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding unveiled on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show Butter Sculpture, a 1,000-pound sculpture that illustrates how defining moments in U.S. history and the evolution of agriculture have grown side by side to shape our nation.
\nThis year\u2019s sculpture is titled, \u201cA Toast to Our Nation\u2019s 250th Anniversary: Inspired by Founders. Grown by Farmers.\u201d The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, American Dairy Association North East, and the Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program sponsored the sculpture. \u201cThe butter sculpture is a people-pleasing favorite every year at the Pennsylvania Farm Show,\u201d Secretary Redding said.
\nCreated for America\u2019s 250th anniversary, this year\u2019s butter sculpture honors Pennsylvania\u2019s pivotal role in the nation\u2019s founding and the growth of American agriculture and our nation\u2019s economy. Set in 1776 Philadelphia, the sculpture depicts Benjamin Franklin and the Founding Fathers at the signing of the Declaration of Independence, complete with a celebratory toast with milk. Patriotic elements, including the Liberty Bell, a tribute to Betsy Ross, and red, white, and blue accents underscore the spirit of the semi-quincentennial. At the same time, the base highlights Pennsylvania\u2019s enduring agricultural heritage. (Commonwealth Media Services)
\nAgriculture Secretary Russell Redding unveiled on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show Butter Sculpture, a 1,000-pound sculpture that illustrates how defining moments in U.S. history and the evolution of agriculture have grown side by side to shape our nation.
\nThis year\u2019s sculpture is titled, \u201cA Toast to Our Nation\u2019s 250th Anniversary: Inspired by Founders. Grown by Farmers.\u201d The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, American Dairy Association North East, and the Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program sponsored the sculpture. \u201cThe butter sculpture is a people-pleasing favorite every year at the Pennsylvania Farm Show,\u201d Secretary Redding said.
\nCreated for America\u2019s 250th anniversary, this year\u2019s butter sculpture honors Pennsylvania\u2019s pivotal role in the nation\u2019s founding and the growth of American agriculture and our nation\u2019s economy. Set in 1776 Philadelphia, the sculpture depicts Benjamin Franklin and the Founding Fathers at the signing of the Declaration of Independence, complete with a celebratory toast with milk. Patriotic elements, including the Liberty Bell, a tribute to Betsy Ross, and red, white, and blue accents underscore the spirit of the semi-quincentennial. At the same time, the base highlights Pennsylvania\u2019s enduring agricultural heritage. (Commonwealth Media Services)<\/p>\n

Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding unveiled Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show Butter Sculpture, a 1,000-pound sculpture that illustrates how defining moments in U.S. history and the evolution of agriculture have grown side by side to shape our nation.
\nThis year\u2019s sculpture is titled, \u201cA Toast to Our Nation\u2019s 250th Anniversary: Inspired by Founders. Grown by Farmers.\u201d The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, American Dairy Association North East, and the Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program sponsored the sculpture. \u201cThe butter sculpture is a people-pleasing favorite every year at the Pennsylvania Farm Show,\u201d Secretary Redding said.
\nCreated for America\u2019s 250th anniversary, this year\u2019s butter sculpture honors Pennsylvania\u2019s pivotal role in the nation\u2019s founding and the growth of American agriculture and our nation\u2019s economy. Set in 1776 Philadelphia, the sculpture depicts Benjamin Franklin and the Founding Fathers at the signing of the Declaration of Independence, complete with a celebratory toast with milk. Patriotic elements, including the Liberty Bell, a tribute to Betsy Ross, and red, white, and blue accents underscore the spirit of the semi-quincentennial. At the same time, the base highlights Pennsylvania\u2019s enduring agricultural heritage. (Commonwealth Media Services)
\nAgriculture Secretary Russell Redding unveiled on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show Butter Sculpture, a 1,000-pound sculpture that illustrates how defining moments in U.S. history and the evolution of agriculture have grown side by side to shape our nation.
\nThis year\u2019s sculpture is titled, \u201cA Toast to Our Nation\u2019s 250th Anniversary: Inspired by Founders. Grown by Farmers.\u201d The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, American Dairy Association North East, and the Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program sponsored the sculpture. \u201cThe butter sculpture is a people-pleasing favorite every year at the Pennsylvania Farm Show,\u201d Secretary Redding said.
\nCreated for America\u2019s 250th anniversary, this year\u2019s butter sculpture honors Pennsylvania\u2019s pivotal role in the nation\u2019s founding and the growth of American agriculture and our nation\u2019s economy. Set in 1776 Philadelphia, the sculpture depicts Benjamin Franklin and the Founding Fathers at the signing of the Declaration of Independence, complete with a celebratory toast with milk. Patriotic elements, including the Liberty Bell, a tribute to Betsy Ross, and red, white, and blue accents underscore the spirit of the semi-quincentennial. At the same time, the base highlights Pennsylvania\u2019s enduring agricultural heritage. (Commonwealth Media Services)
\nAgriculture Secretary Russell Redding unveiled on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show Butter Sculpture, a 1,000-pound sculpture that illustrates how defining moments in U.S. history and the evolution of agriculture have grown side by side to shape our nation.
\nThis year\u2019s sculpture is titled, \u201cA Toast to Our Nation\u2019s 250th Anniversary: Inspired by Founders. Grown by Farmers.\u201d The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, American Dairy Association North East, and the Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program sponsored the sculpture. \u201cThe butter sculpture is a people-pleasing favorite every year at the Pennsylvania Farm Show,\u201d Secretary Redding said.
\nCreated for America\u2019s 250th anniversary, this year\u2019s butter sculpture honors Pennsylvania\u2019s pivotal role in the nation\u2019s founding and the growth of American agriculture and our nation\u2019s economy. Set in 1776 Philadelphia, the sculpture depicts Benjamin Franklin and the Founding Fathers at the signing of the Declaration of Independence, complete with a celebratory toast with milk. Patriotic elements, including the Liberty Bell, a tribute to Betsy Ross, and red, white, and blue accents underscore the spirit of the semi-quincentennial. At the same time, the base highlights Pennsylvania\u2019s enduring agricultural heritage. (Commonwealth Media Services)<\/p>\n

\"DianaDiana Dibble, Vice President, Consumer Communications at American Dairy Association North East, joined Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, to unveil the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show Butter Sculpture, a 1,000-pound sculpture that illustrates how defining moments in U.S. history and the evolution of agriculture have grown side by side to shape our nation.
\nThis year\u2019s sculpture is titled, \u201cA Toast to Our Nation\u2019s 250th Anniversary: Inspired by Founders. Grown by Farmers.\u201d Created for America\u2019s 250th anniversary, this year\u2019s butter sculpture honors Pennsylvania\u2019s pivotal role in the nation\u2019s founding and the growth of American agriculture and our nation\u2019s economy. Set in 1776 Philadelphia, the sculpture depicts Benjamin Franklin and the Founding Fathers at the signing of the Declaration of Independence, complete with a celebratory toast with milk. Patriotic elements, including the Liberty Bell, a tribute to Betsy Ross, and red, white, and blue accents underscore the spirit of the semi-quincentennial. At the same time, the base highlights Pennsylvania\u2019s enduring agricultural heritage.
\nAgriculture Secretary Russell Redding unveiled Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show Butter Sculpture, a 1,000-pound sculpture that illustrates how defining moments in U.S. history and the evolution of agriculture have grown side by side to shape our nation.
\nThis year\u2019s sculpture is titled, \u201cA Toast to Our Nation\u2019s 250th Anniversary: Inspired by Founders. Grown by Farmers.\u201d The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, American Dairy Association North East, and the Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program sponsored the sculpture. \u201cThe butter sculpture is a people-pleasing favorite every year at the Pennsylvania Farm Show,\u201d Secretary Redding said.
\nCreated for America\u2019s 250th anniversary, this year\u2019s butter sculpture honors Pennsylvania\u2019s pivotal role in the nation\u2019s founding and the growth of American agriculture and our nation\u2019s economy. Set in 1776 Philadelphia, the sculpture depicts Benjamin Franklin and the Founding Fathers at the signing of the Declaration of Independence, complete with a celebratory toast with milk. Patriotic elements, including the Liberty Bell, a tribute to Betsy Ross, and red, white, and blue accents underscore the spirit of the semi-quincentennial. At the same time, the base highlights Pennsylvania\u2019s enduring agricultural heritage.
\nAgriculture Secretary Russell Redding unveiled on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show Butter Sculpture, a 1,000-pound sculpture that illustrates how defining moments in U.S. history and the evolution of agriculture have grown side by side to shape our nation.
\nThis year\u2019s sculpture is titled, \u201cA Toast to Our Nation\u2019s 250th Anniversary: Inspired by Founders. Grown by Farmers.\u201d The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, American Dairy Association North East, and the Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program sponsored the sculpture. \u201cThe butter sculpture is a people-pleasing favorite every year at the Pennsylvania Farm Show,\u201d Secretary Redding said.
\nCreated for America\u2019s 250th anniversary, this year\u2019s butter sculpture honors Pennsylvania\u2019s pivotal role in the nation\u2019s founding and the growth of American agriculture and our nation\u2019s economy. Set in 1776 Philadelphia, the sculpture depicts Benjamin Franklin and the Founding Fathers at the signing of the Declaration of Independence, complete with a celebratory toast with milk. Patriotic elements, including the Liberty Bell, a tribute to Betsy Ross, and red, white, and blue accents underscore the spirit of the semi-quincentennial. At the same time, the base highlights Pennsylvania\u2019s enduring agricultural heritage. (Commonwealth Media Services)<\/p>\n

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\"CassandraCassandra Coleman, PA America250 joined Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, to unveil the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show Butter Sculpture, a 1,000-pound sculpture that illustrates how defining moments in U.S. history and the evolution of agriculture have grown side by side to shape our nation.
\nThis year\u2019s sculpture is titled, \u201cA Toast to Our Nation\u2019s 250th Anniversary: Inspired by Founders. Grown by Farmers.\u201d Created for America\u2019s 250th anniversary, this year\u2019s butter sculpture honors Pennsylvania\u2019s pivotal role in the nation\u2019s founding and the growth of American agriculture and our nation\u2019s economy. Set in 1776 Philadelphia, the sculpture depicts Benjamin Franklin and the Founding Fathers at the signing of the Declaration of Independence, complete with a celebratory toast with milk. Patriotic elements, including the Liberty Bell, a tribute to Betsy Ross, and red, white, and blue accents underscore the spirit of the semi-quincentennial. At the same time, the base highlights Pennsylvania\u2019s enduring agricultural heritage. (Commonwealth Media Services)
\nAgriculture Secretary Russell Redding unveiled on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show Butter Sculpture, a 1,000-pound sculpture that illustrates how defining moments in U.S. history and the evolution of agriculture have grown side by side to shape our nation.
\nThis year\u2019s sculpture is titled, \u201cA Toast to Our Nation\u2019s 250th Anniversary: Inspired by Founders. Grown by Farmers.\u201d The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, American Dairy Association North East, and the Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program sponsored the sculpture. \u201cThe butter sculpture is a people-pleasing favorite every year at the Pennsylvania Farm Show,\u201d Secretary Redding said.
\nCreated for America\u2019s 250th anniversary, this year\u2019s butter sculpture honors Pennsylvania\u2019s pivotal role in the nation\u2019s founding and the growth of American agriculture and our nation\u2019s economy. Set in 1776 Philadelphia, the sculpture depicts Benjamin Franklin and the Founding Fathers at the signing of the Declaration of Independence, complete with a celebratory toast with milk. Patriotic elements, including the Liberty Bell, a tribute to Betsy Ross, and red, white, and blue accents underscore the spirit of the semi-quincentennial. At the same time, the base highlights Pennsylvania\u2019s enduring agricultural heritage. (Commonwealth Media Services)<\/p>\n

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Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding unveiled Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show Butter Sculpture, a 1,000-pound sculpture that illustrates how defining moments in U.S. history and the evolution of agriculture have grown side by side to shape our nation.
\nThis year\u2019s sculpture is titled, \u201cA Toast to Our Nation\u2019s 250th Anniversary: Inspired by Founders. Grown by Farmers.\u201d The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, American Dairy Association North East, and the Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program sponsored the sculpture. \u201cThe butter sculpture is a people-pleasing favorite every year at the Pennsylvania Farm Show,\u201d Secretary Redding said.
\nCreated for America\u2019s 250th anniversary, this year\u2019s butter sculpture honors Pennsylvania\u2019s pivotal role in the nation\u2019s founding and the growth of American agriculture and our nation\u2019s economy. Set in 1776 Philadelphia, the sculpture depicts Benjamin Franklin and the Founding Fathers at the signing of the Declaration of Independence, complete with a celebratory toast with milk. Patriotic elements, including the Liberty Bell, a tribute to Betsy Ross, and red, white, and blue accents underscore the spirit of the semi-quincentennial. At the same time, the base highlights Pennsylvania\u2019s enduring agricultural heritage.<\/p>\n

\"CassandraCassandra Coleman, PA America250 joined Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, to unveil the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show Butter Sculpture, a 1,000-pound sculpture that illustrates how defining moments in U.S. history and the evolution of agriculture have grown side by side to shape our nation.
\nThis year\u2019s sculpture is titled, \u201cA Toast to Our Nation\u2019s 250th Anniversary: Inspired by Founders. Grown by Farmers.\u201d Created for America\u2019s 250th anniversary, this year\u2019s butter sculpture honors Pennsylvania\u2019s pivotal role in the nation\u2019s founding and the growth of American agriculture and our nation\u2019s economy. Set in 1776 Philadelphia, the sculpture depicts Benjamin Franklin and the Founding Fathers at the signing of the Declaration of Independence, complete with a celebratory toast with milk. Patriotic elements, including the Liberty Bell, a tribute to Betsy Ross, and red, white, and blue accents underscore the spirit of the semi-quincentennial. At the same time, the base highlights Pennsylvania\u2019s enduring agricultural heritage. (Commonwealth Media Services)
\n\"JimJim Victor and Marie Pelton, Butter Sculpture creators joined Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, to unveil the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show Butter Sculpture, a 1,000-pound sculpture that illustrates how defining moments in U.S. history and the evolution of agriculture have grown side by side to shape our nation.
\nThis year\u2019s sculpture is titled, \u201cA Toast to Our Nation\u2019s 250th Anniversary: Inspired by Founders. Grown by Farmers.\u201d Created for America\u2019s 250th anniversary, this year\u2019s butter sculpture honors Pennsylvania\u2019s pivotal role in the nation\u2019s founding and the growth of American agriculture and our nation\u2019s economy. Set in 1776 Philadelphia, the sculpture depicts Benjamin Franklin and the Founding Fathers at the signing of the Declaration of Independence, complete with a celebratory toast with milk. Patriotic elements, including the Liberty Bell, a tribute to Betsy Ross, and red, white, and blue accents underscore the spirit of the semi-quincentennial. At the same time, the base highlights Pennsylvania\u2019s enduring agricultural heritage. (Commonwealth Media Services)
\nAgriculture Secretary Russell Redding unveiled Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show Butter Sculpture, a 1,000-pound sculpture that illustrates how defining moments in U.S. history and the evolution of agriculture have grown side by side to shape our nation.
\nThis year\u2019s sculpture is titled, \u201cA Toast to Our Nation\u2019s 250th Anniversary: Inspired by Founders. Grown by Farmers.\u201d The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, American Dairy Association North East, and the Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program sponsored the sculpture. \u201cThe butter sculpture is a people-pleasing favorite every year at the Pennsylvania Farm Show,\u201d Secretary Redding said.
\nCreated for America\u2019s 250th anniversary, this year\u2019s butter sculpture honors Pennsylvania\u2019s pivotal role in the nation\u2019s founding and the growth of American agriculture and our nation\u2019s economy. Set in 1776 Philadelphia, the sculpture depicts Benjamin Franklin and the Founding Fathers at the signing of the Declaration of Independence, complete with a celebratory toast with milk. Patriotic elements, including the Liberty Bell, a tribute to Betsy Ross, and red, white, and blue accents underscore the spirit of the semi-quincentennial. At the same time, the base highlights Pennsylvania\u2019s enduring agricultural heritage. (Commonwealth Media Services)<\/p>\n

Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding unveiled Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show Butter Sculpture, a 1,000-pound sculpture that illustrates how defining moments in U.S. history and the evolution of agriculture have grown side by side to shape our nation.
\nThis year\u2019s sculpture is titled, \u201cA Toast to Our Nation\u2019s 250th Anniversary: Inspired by Founders. Grown by Farmers.\u201d The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, American Dairy Association North East, and the Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program sponsored the sculpture. \u201cThe butter sculpture is a people-pleasing favorite every year at the Pennsylvania Farm Show,\u201d Secretary Redding said.
\nCreated for America\u2019s 250th anniversary, this year\u2019s butter sculpture honors Pennsylvania\u2019s pivotal role in the nation\u2019s founding and the growth of American agriculture and our nation\u2019s economy. Set in 1776 Philadelphia, the sculpture depicts Benjamin Franklin and the Founding Fathers at the signing of the Declaration of Independence, complete with a celebratory toast with milk. Patriotic elements, including the Liberty Bell, a tribute to Betsy Ross, and red, white, and blue accents underscore the spirit of the semi-quincentennial. At the same time, the base highlights Pennsylvania\u2019s enduring agricultural heritage. (Commonwealth Media Services)
\nAgriculture Secretary Russell Redding unveiled on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show Butter Sculpture, a 1,000-pound sculpture that illustrates how defining moments in U.S. history and the evolution of agriculture have grown side by side to shape our nation.
\nThis year\u2019s sculpture is titled, \u201cA Toast to Our Nation\u2019s 250th Anniversary: Inspired by Founders. Grown by Farmers.\u201d The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, American Dairy Association North East, and the Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program sponsored the sculpture. \u201cThe butter sculpture is a people-pleasing favorite every year at the Pennsylvania Farm Show,\u201d Secretary Redding said.
\nCreated for America\u2019s 250th anniversary, this year\u2019s butter sculpture honors Pennsylvania\u2019s pivotal role in the nation\u2019s founding and the growth of American agriculture and our nation\u2019s economy. Set in 1776 Philadelphia, the sculpture depicts Benjamin Franklin and the Founding Fathers at the signing of the Declaration of Independence, complete with a celebratory toast with milk. Patriotic elements, including the Liberty Bell, a tribute to Betsy Ross, and red, white, and blue accents underscore the spirit of the semi-quincentennial. At the same time, the base highlights Pennsylvania\u2019s enduring agricultural heritage. (Commonwealth Media Services)<\/p>\n

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Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding unveiled Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show Butter Sculpture, a 1,000-pound sculpture that illustrates how defining moments in U.S. history and the evolution of agriculture have grown side by side to shape our nation.
\nThis year\u2019s sculpture is titled, \u201cA Toast to Our Nation\u2019s 250th Anniversary: Inspired by Founders. Grown by Farmers.\u201d The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, American Dairy Association North East, and the Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program sponsored the sculpture. \u201cThe butter sculpture is a people-pleasing favorite every year at the Pennsylvania Farm Show,\u201d Secretary Redding said.
\nCreated for America\u2019s 250th anniversary, this year\u2019s butter sculpture honors Pennsylvania\u2019s pivotal role in the nation\u2019s founding and the growth of American agriculture and our nation\u2019s economy. Set in 1776 Philadelphia, the sculpture depicts Benjamin Franklin and the Founding Fathers at the signing of the Declaration of Independence, complete with a celebratory toast with milk. Patriotic elements, including the Liberty Bell, a tribute to Betsy Ross, and red, white, and blue accents underscore the spirit of the semi-quincentennial. At the same time, the base highlights Pennsylvania\u2019s enduring agricultural heritage. (Commonwealth Media Services)<\/p>\n

\"DianaDiana Dibble, Vice President, Consumer Communications at American Dairy Association North East, joined Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, to unveil the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show Butter Sculpture, a 1,000-pound sculpture that illustrates how defining moments in U.S. history and the evolution of agriculture have grown side by side to shape our nation.
\nThis year\u2019s sculpture is titled, \u201cA Toast to Our Nation\u2019s 250th Anniversary: Inspired by Founders. Grown by Farmers.\u201d Created for America\u2019s 250th anniversary, this year\u2019s butter sculpture honors Pennsylvania\u2019s pivotal role in the nation\u2019s founding and the growth of American agriculture and our nation\u2019s economy. Set in 1776 Philadelphia, the sculpture depicts Benjamin Franklin and the Founding Fathers at the signing of the Declaration of Independence, complete with a celebratory toast with milk. Patriotic elements, including the Liberty Bell, a tribute to Betsy Ross, and red, white, and blue accents underscore the spirit of the semi-quincentennial. At the same time, the base highlights Pennsylvania\u2019s enduring agricultural heritage.
\nAgriculture Secretary Russell Redding unveiled Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show Butter Sculpture, a 1,000-pound sculpture that illustrates how defining moments in U.S. history and the evolution of agriculture have grown side by side to shape our nation.
\nThis year\u2019s sculpture is titled, \u201cA Toast to Our Nation\u2019s 250th Anniversary: Inspired by Founders. Grown by Farmers.\u201d The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, American Dairy Association North East, and the Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program sponsored the sculpture. \u201cThe butter sculpture is a people-pleasing favorite every year at the Pennsylvania Farm Show,\u201d Secretary Redding said.
\nCreated for America\u2019s 250th anniversary, this year\u2019s butter sculpture honors Pennsylvania\u2019s pivotal role in the nation\u2019s founding and the growth of American agriculture and our nation\u2019s economy. Set in 1776 Philadelphia, the sculpture depicts Benjamin Franklin and the Founding Fathers at the signing of the Declaration of Independence, complete with a celebratory toast with milk. Patriotic elements, including the Liberty Bell, a tribute to Betsy Ross, and red, white, and blue accents underscore the spirit of the semi-quincentennial. At the same time, the base highlights Pennsylvania\u2019s enduring agricultural heritage.
\nAgriculture Secretary Russell Redding unveiled on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show Butter Sculpture, a 1,000-pound sculpture that illustrates how defining moments in U.S. history and the evolution of agriculture have grown side by side to shape our nation.
\nThis year\u2019s sculpture is titled, \u201cA Toast to Our Nation\u2019s 250th Anniversary: Inspired by Founders. Grown by Farmers.\u201d The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, American Dairy Association North East, and the Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program sponsored the sculpture. \u201cThe butter sculpture is a people-pleasing favorite every year at the Pennsylvania Farm Show,\u201d Secretary Redding said.
\nCreated for America\u2019s 250th anniversary, this year\u2019s butter sculpture honors Pennsylvania\u2019s pivotal role in the nation\u2019s founding and the growth of American agriculture and our nation\u2019s economy. Set in 1776 Philadelphia, the sculpture depicts Benjamin Franklin and the Founding Fathers at the signing of the Declaration of Independence, complete with a celebratory toast with milk. Patriotic elements, including the Liberty Bell, a tribute to Betsy Ross, and red, white, and blue accents underscore the spirit of the semi-quincentennial. At the same time, the base highlights Pennsylvania\u2019s enduring agricultural heritage. (Commonwealth Media Services)<\/p>\n

Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding unveiled Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show Butter Sculpture, a 1,000-pound sculpture that illustrates how defining moments in U.S. history and the evolution of agriculture have grown side by side to shape our nation.
\nThis year\u2019s sculpture is titled, \u201cA Toast to Our Nation\u2019s 250th Anniversary: Inspired by Founders. Grown by Farmers.\u201d The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, American Dairy Association North East, and the Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program sponsored the sculpture. \u201cThe butter sculpture is a people-pleasing favorite every year at the Pennsylvania Farm Show,\u201d Secretary Redding said.
\nCreated for America\u2019s 250th anniversary, this year\u2019s butter sculpture honors Pennsylvania\u2019s pivotal role in the nation\u2019s founding and the growth of American agriculture and our nation\u2019s economy. Set in 1776 Philadelphia, the sculpture depicts Benjamin Franklin and the Founding Fathers at the signing of the Declaration of Independence, complete with a celebratory toast with milk. Patriotic elements, including the Liberty Bell, a tribute to Betsy Ross, and red, white, and blue accents underscore the spirit of the semi-quincentennial. At the same time, the base highlights Pennsylvania\u2019s enduring agricultural heritage.
\nAgriculture Secretary Russell Redding unveiled Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show Butter Sculpture, a 1,000-pound sculpture that illustrates how defining moments in U.S. history and the evolution of agriculture have grown side by side to shape our nation.
\nThis year\u2019s sculpture is titled, \u201cA Toast to Our Nation\u2019s 250th Anniversary: Inspired by Founders. Grown by Farmers.\u201d The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, American Dairy Association North East, and the Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program sponsored the sculpture. \u201cThe butter sculpture is a people-pleasing favorite every year at the Pennsylvania Farm Show,\u201d Secretary Redding said.
\nCreated for America\u2019s 250th anniversary, this year\u2019s butter sculpture honors Pennsylvania\u2019s pivotal role in the nation\u2019s founding and the growth of American agriculture and our nation\u2019s economy. Set in 1776 Philadelphia, the sculpture depicts Benjamin Franklin and the Founding Fathers at the signing of the Declaration of Independence, complete with a celebratory toast with milk. Patriotic elements, including the Liberty Bell, a tribute to Betsy Ross, and red, white, and blue accents underscore the spirit of the semi-quincentennial. At the same time, the base highlights Pennsylvania\u2019s enduring agricultural heritage. (Commonwealth Media Services)
\nAgriculture Secretary Russell Redding unveiled on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show Butter Sculpture, a 1,000-pound sculpture that illustrates how defining moments in U.S. history and the evolution of agriculture have grown side by side to shape our nation.
\nThis year\u2019s sculpture is titled, \u201cA Toast to Our Nation\u2019s 250th Anniversary: Inspired by Founders. Grown by Farmers.\u201d The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, American Dairy Association North East, and the Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program sponsored the sculpture. \u201cThe butter sculpture is a people-pleasing favorite every year at the Pennsylvania Farm Show,\u201d Secretary Redding said.
\nCreated for America\u2019s 250th anniversary, this year\u2019s butter sculpture honors Pennsylvania\u2019s pivotal role in the nation\u2019s founding and the growth of American agriculture and our nation\u2019s economy. Set in 1776 Philadelphia, the sculpture depicts Benjamin Franklin and the Founding Fathers at the signing of the Declaration of Independence, complete with a celebratory toast with milk. Patriotic elements, including the Liberty Bell, a tribute to Betsy Ross, and red, white, and blue accents underscore the spirit of the semi-quincentennial. At the same time, the base highlights Pennsylvania\u2019s enduring agricultural heritage. (Commonwealth Media Services)<\/p>\n

Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding unveiled Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show Butter Sculpture, a 1,000-pound sculpture that illustrates how defining moments in U.S. history and the evolution of agriculture have grown side by side to shape our nation.
\nThis year\u2019s sculpture is titled, \u201cA Toast to Our Nation\u2019s 250th Anniversary: Inspired by Founders. Grown by Farmers.\u201d The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, American Dairy Association North East, and the Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program sponsored the sculpture. \u201cThe butter sculpture is a people-pleasing favorite every year at the Pennsylvania Farm Show,\u201d Secretary Redding said.
\nCreated for America\u2019s 250th anniversary, this year\u2019s butter sculpture honors Pennsylvania\u2019s pivotal role in the nation\u2019s founding and the growth of American agriculture and our nation\u2019s economy. Set in 1776 Philadelphia, the sculpture depicts Benjamin Franklin and the Founding Fathers at the signing of the Declaration of Independence, complete with a celebratory toast with milk. Patriotic elements, including the Liberty Bell, a tribute to Betsy Ross, and red, white, and blue accents underscore the spirit of the semi-quincentennial. At the same time, the base highlights Pennsylvania\u2019s enduring agricultural heritage.
\nAgriculture Secretary Russell Redding unveiled Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show Butter Sculpture, a 1,000-pound sculpture that illustrates how defining moments in U.S. history and the evolution of agriculture have grown side by side to shape our nation.
\nThis year\u2019s sculpture is titled, \u201cA Toast to Our Nation\u2019s 250th Anniversary: Inspired by Founders. Grown by Farmers.\u201d The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, American Dairy Association North East, and the Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program sponsored the sculpture. \u201cThe butter sculpture is a people-pleasing favorite every year at the Pennsylvania Farm Show,\u201d Secretary Redding said.
\nCreated for America\u2019s 250th anniversary, this year\u2019s butter sculpture honors Pennsylvania\u2019s pivotal role in the nation\u2019s founding and the growth of American agriculture and our nation\u2019s economy. Set in 1776 Philadelphia, the sculpture depicts Benjamin Franklin and the Founding Fathers at the signing of the Declaration of Independence, complete with a celebratory toast with milk. Patriotic elements, including the Liberty Bell, a tribute to Betsy Ross, and red, white, and blue accents underscore the spirit of the semi-quincentennial. At the same time, the base highlights Pennsylvania\u2019s enduring agricultural heritage.
\n\"JimJim Victor and Marie Pelton, Butter Sculpture creators joined Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, to unveil the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show Butter Sculpture, a 1,000-pound sculpture that illustrates how defining moments in U.S. history and the evolution of agriculture have grown side by side to shape our nation.
\nThis year\u2019s sculpture is titled, \u201cA Toast to Our Nation\u2019s 250th Anniversary: Inspired by Founders. Grown by Farmers.\u201d Created for America\u2019s 250th anniversary, this year\u2019s butter sculpture honors Pennsylvania\u2019s pivotal role in the nation\u2019s founding and the growth of American agriculture and our nation\u2019s economy. Set in 1776 Philadelphia, the sculpture depicts Benjamin Franklin and the Founding Fathers at the signing of the Declaration of Independence, complete with a celebratory toast with milk. Patriotic elements, including the Liberty Bell, a tribute to Betsy Ross, and red, white, and blue accents underscore the spirit of the semi-quincentennial. At the same time, the base highlights Pennsylvania\u2019s enduring agricultural heritage. (Commonwealth Media Services)<\/p>\n

\"CassandraCassandra Coleman, PA America250 joined Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, to unveil the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show Butter Sculpture, a 1,000-pound sculpture that illustrates how defining moments in U.S. history and the evolution of agriculture have grown side by side to shape our nation.
\nThis year\u2019s sculpture is titled, \u201cA Toast to Our Nation\u2019s 250th Anniversary: Inspired by Founders. Grown by Farmers.\u201d Created for America\u2019s 250th anniversary, this year\u2019s butter sculpture honors Pennsylvania\u2019s pivotal role in the nation\u2019s founding and the growth of American agriculture and our nation\u2019s economy. Set in 1776 Philadelphia, the sculpture depicts Benjamin Franklin and the Founding Fathers at the signing of the Declaration of Independence, complete with a celebratory toast with milk. Patriotic elements, including the Liberty Bell, a tribute to Betsy Ross, and red, white, and blue accents underscore the spirit of the semi-quincentennial. At the same time, the base highlights Pennsylvania\u2019s enduring agricultural heritage. (Commonwealth Media Services)
\n\"JimJim Victor and Marie Pelton, Butter Sculpture creators joined Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, to unveil the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show Butter Sculpture, a 1,000-pound sculpture that illustrates how defining moments in U.S. history and the evolution of agriculture have grown side by side to shape our nation.
\nThis year\u2019s sculpture is titled, \u201cA Toast to Our Nation\u2019s 250th Anniversary: Inspired by Founders. Grown by Farmers.\u201d Created for America\u2019s 250th anniversary, this year\u2019s butter sculpture honors Pennsylvania\u2019s pivotal role in the nation\u2019s founding and the growth of American agriculture and our nation\u2019s economy. Set in 1776 Philadelphia, the sculpture depicts Benjamin Franklin and the Founding Fathers at the signing of the Declaration of Independence, complete with a celebratory toast with milk. Patriotic elements, including the Liberty Bell, a tribute to Betsy Ross, and red, white, and blue accents underscore the spirit of the semi-quincentennial. At the same time, the base highlights Pennsylvania\u2019s enduring agricultural heritage. (Commonwealth Media Services)
\n\"CassandraCassandra Coleman, PA America250 joined Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, to unveil the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show Butter Sculpture, a 1,000-pound sculpture that illustrates how defining moments in U.S. history and the evolution of agriculture have grown side by side to shape our nation.
\nThis year\u2019s sculpture is titled, \u201cA Toast to Our Nation\u2019s 250th Anniversary: Inspired by Founders. Grown by Farmers.\u201d Created for America\u2019s 250th anniversary, this year\u2019s butter sculpture honors Pennsylvania\u2019s pivotal role in the nation\u2019s founding and the growth of American agriculture and our nation\u2019s economy. Set in 1776 Philadelphia, the sculpture depicts Benjamin Franklin and the Founding Fathers at the signing of the Declaration of Independence, complete with a celebratory toast with milk. Patriotic elements, including the Liberty Bell, a tribute to Betsy Ross, and red, white, and blue accents underscore the spirit of the semi-quincentennial. At the same time, the base highlights Pennsylvania\u2019s enduring agricultural heritage. (Commonwealth Media Services)<\/p>\n

\"TheThe 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show Butter Sculpture on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, is a 1,000-pound sculpture that illustrates how defining moments in U.S. history and the evolution of agriculture have grown side by side to shape our nation.
\nThis year\u2019s sculpture is titled, \u201cA Toast to Our Nation\u2019s 250th Anniversary: Inspired by Founders. Grown by Farmers.\u201d
\nCreated for America\u2019s 250th anniversary, this year\u2019s butter sculpture honors Pennsylvania\u2019s pivotal role in the nation\u2019s founding and the growth of American agriculture and our nation\u2019s economy. Set in 1776 Philadelphia, the sculpture depicts Benjamin Franklin and the Founding Fathers at the signing of the Declaration of Independence, complete with a celebratory toast with milk. Patriotic elements, including the Liberty Bell, a tribute to Betsy Ross, and red, white, and blue accents underscore the spirit of the semi-quincentennial. At the same time, the base highlights Pennsylvania\u2019s enduring agricultural heritage.
\nAgriculture Secretary Russell Redding unveiled Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show Butter Sculpture, a 1,000-pound sculpture that illustrates how defining moments in U.S. history and the evolution of agriculture have grown side by side to shape our nation.
\nThis year\u2019s sculpture is titled, \u201cA Toast to Our Nation\u2019s 250th Anniversary: Inspired by Founders. Grown by Farmers.\u201d The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, American Dairy Association North East, and the Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program sponsored the sculpture. \u201cThe butter sculpture is a people-pleasing favorite every year at the Pennsylvania Farm Show,\u201d Secretary Redding said.
\nCreated for America\u2019s 250th anniversary, this year\u2019s butter sculpture honors Pennsylvania\u2019s pivotal role in the nation\u2019s founding and the growth of American agriculture and our nation\u2019s economy. Set in 1776 Philadelphia, the sculpture depicts Benjamin Franklin and the Founding Fathers at the signing of the Declaration of Independence, complete with a celebratory toast with milk. Patriotic elements, including the Liberty Bell, a tribute to Betsy Ross, and red, white, and blue accents underscore the spirit of the semi-quincentennial. At the same time, the base highlights Pennsylvania\u2019s enduring agricultural heritage. (Commonwealth Media Services)
\nAgriculture Secretary Russell Redding on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, unveiled the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show Butter Sculpture, a 1,000-pound sculpture that illustrates how defining moments in U.S. history and the evolution of agriculture have grown side by side to shape our nation.
\nThis year\u2019s sculpture is titled, \u201cA Toast to Our Nation\u2019s 250th Anniversary: Inspired by Founders. Grown by Farmers.\u201d The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, American Dairy Association North East, and the Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program sponsored the sculpture. \u201cThe butter sculpture is a people-pleasing favorite every year at the Pennsylvania Farm Show,\u201d Secretary Redding said.
\nCreated for America\u2019s 250th anniversary, this year\u2019s butter sculpture honors Pennsylvania\u2019s pivotal role in the nation\u2019s founding and the growth of American agriculture and our nation\u2019s economy. Set in 1776 Philadelphia, the sculpture depicts Benjamin Franklin and the Founding Fathers at the signing of the Declaration of Independence, complete with a celebratory toast with milk. Patriotic elements, including the Liberty Bell, a tribute to Betsy Ross, and red, white, and blue accents underscore the spirit of the semi-quincentennial. At the same time, the base highlights Pennsylvania\u2019s enduring agricultural heritage. (Commonwealth Media Services)<\/p>\n

\"JimJim Victor and Marie Pelton, Butter Sculpture creators joined Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, to unveil the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show Butter Sculpture, a 1,000-pound sculpture that illustrates how defining moments in U.S. history and the evolution of agriculture have grown side by side to shape our nation.
\nThis year\u2019s sculpture is titled, \u201cA Toast to Our Nation\u2019s 250th Anniversary: Inspired by Founders. Grown by Farmers.\u201d Created for America\u2019s 250th anniversary, this year\u2019s butter sculpture honors Pennsylvania\u2019s pivotal role in the nation\u2019s founding and the growth of American agriculture and our nation\u2019s economy. Set in 1776 Philadelphia, the sculpture depicts Benjamin Franklin and the Founding Fathers at the signing of the Declaration of Independence, complete with a celebratory toast with milk. Patriotic elements, including the Liberty Bell, a tribute to Betsy Ross, and red, white, and blue accents underscore the spirit of the semi-quincentennial. At the same time, the base highlights Pennsylvania\u2019s enduring agricultural heritage. (Commonwealth Media Services)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Pennsylvania Farm Show unveiled\u00a0 a 1,000-pound butter sculpture that illustrates how defining moments in U.S. history and…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":82433,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[182,28,30,29,727,729,728],"class_list":{"0":"post-82432","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-pennsylvania","8":"tag-local-news","9":"tag-pennsylvania","10":"tag-pennsylvania-headlines","11":"tag-pennsylvania-news","12":"tag-photos-and-videos","13":"tag-uncategorized","14":"tag-vertical-photo-gallery"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82432","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=82432"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82432\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/82433"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=82432"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=82432"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=82432"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}