Local residents are invited to experience the Pennsylvania Farm Show virtually this year. From Saturday, Jan. 9, through Saturday, Jan. 16, individuals may relax at home, enjoy some Pennsylvania snacks, and immerse themselves in all things Pennsylvania agriculture.

Virtual exhibits will be part of the event, featuring vendors, associations, educators, and services. There will be links to videos and activities, as well. The exhibits will not be live until Jan. 9.

Various Instagram takeovers will run during the Farm Show, taking viewers behind the scenes. Virtual attendees may learn about everything from goat and poultry farming to organic agriculture to bees to rabbits.

The first-ever Pennsylvania Farm Show Trail will be available, as well. The trail is a map that features the commercial exhibitors and PA Preferred members typically showcased at the traditional Farm Show. Individuals may search the interactive map by keyword or simply browse to see what is available nearby. The map features storefronts, such as farmers markets, and businesses with e-commerce platforms.

Duckling pond and beehive live cams will also be offered, and viewers may check them daily during the Farm Show from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Numerous live and prerecorded events will be available on the Pennsylvania Farm Show Facebook page and the Pennsylvania Cable Network. Viewers may tune in to learn how to tie-dye with plants or make butter, watch an alpaca obstacle course, tour a farm, find a new favorite Pennsylvania pairing of food and wine, gain dinner inspiration from local chefs and farmers, hear agriculturally themed bedtime stories, or listed to discussions about Pennsylvania's agriculture industry.

The full schedule of events is available at http://farmshow.pa.gov. Each event will feature a "How to Watch" statement. Some events require advance registration.