Events and Services in Your Community

The 93rd PA Farm Show took place this year in early January. It is the largest state agricultural fair of its kind in the country. It is unique as well because it is held in winter, entirely indoors, in 11 buildings spread over 24 acres. About 6,000 cattle, sheep, rabbits, fowl, horses and swine gather for 8 days of exhibition and competition and over 400,000 people attend. Social Security was just one of over 300 commercial exhibitors that participated in the Farm Show. Since Social Security's booth was located between a vendor offering free food samples and the 900 pound Butter Sculpture, we really got a lot of attention. However, the real attraction this year was our life-size cardboard cut out of Patty Duke. Patty was a great help! Baby Boomers were attracted to our booth to obtain online retirement estimates, learn about online retirement filing and ask many types of Social Security questions. Patty graciously allowed visitors to take photos with her. Over 30 employees helped to staff the booth during the 8 days of operation, answering many questions and giving out thousands of message products including the very latest pamphlets with the "It's So Easy" message.