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The results are in! Congratulations to the winners of this year’s #PAPreferred Pumpkin Palooza contest!

Thank you to all of those who entered the contest!

🎃 Child - Carved Pumpkin
Kade, Schuylkill County

🎃 Child - Painted Pumpkin
Jimmy, Bucks County

🎃 Youth – Carved Pumpkin
Brooklyn, Cumberland County

🎃 Youth - Painted Pumpkin
Caroline, Lebanon County

🎃 Adult - Carved Pumpkin
Lilyana, Westmoreland County

🎃 Adult - Painted Pumpkin
Chad, Beaver County

We appreciate all of you who took the time to participate in the contest and thank you for supporting our #PAagriculture industry. Happy Halloween! by @papreferred

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 you can shop PA Preferred® members downtown at Lancaster Central Market? #ad
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I was surprised to learn that TWO of our regular Central Market stops are PA Preferred members! Here’s what we shop for at each one👇🏼
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🍎 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿’𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝘀 is our go-to for fresh produce. They have great prices, some of our favorite veggies, and they are kindest people! It’s also a great place to shop seasonally and discover what’s being grown in Pennsylvania. For fall, we were on the lookout for apples, pumpkins, broccoli, yams, and potatoes.
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🥛 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗳𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘆 is where we get the milk for our lattes! We love their reusable glass bottle deposit system, which makes bringing home fresh milk easy and affordable. They have a ton of other local dairy products, like butter and yogurt. Plus, they have THE best chocolate milk.
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Supporting local doesn’t have to mean making a special trip or changing your entire routine. It can be as simple as choosing where you buy your weekly groceries!
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𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀? Use the PA Preferred search to find participating businesses, products, and farm experiences to enjoy this fall!

#SupportPAPreferred
Paid for with Pennsylvania taxpayer dollars. by @papreferred

Don’t miss out on your chance to win a gourd-geous prize!

What better way to celebrate National Pumpkin Day than supporting PA farms and getting creative with a local pumpkin to enter into the #PAPreferred Pumpkin Palooza!

Entries are due today, October 26 by 11:59 PM.

Learn more at the link in our bio!

#NationalPumpkinDay #PAPumpkinPalooza #PAagriculture by @papreferred

#ad Fall in Pennsylvania is so delicious! 🍎🍂 If you’re looking for the perfect fall outing, add @highlandorchardsinc to your list! Apple picking, pumpkins, farm animals, activities, fresh apple cider, whoopie pies, and the apple cider donuts that I personally consider a necessity… what more could a girl want?

Highland Orchards is also part of @papreferred, a program that helps you discover Pennsylvania-grown products and support the local farmers, families and businesses that make our communities so special. 🫶🏼
Whether you’re planning a family day, a date or just an excuse to eat your weight in apple cider donuts, this is your sign to get out and enjoy Pennsylvania this fall!

What’s your favorite Pennsylvania fall tradition? 🍁

📍Highland Orchards, Inc.
1000 Marshallton Thorndale Rd, West Chester, PA 19380

*paid for with Pennsylvania tax dollars*

#SupportPAPreferred by @papreferred

During Wine Month, Secretary Russell Redding announced that the Shapiro Administration is investing $2 million in Wine Marketing and Research Grants to support Pennsylvania wineries, improve wine quality, and grow sales!

Funding was announced today at @pennswoodswine, a @papreferred® member and the first Pennsylvania winery nominated for American Winery of the Year in the 2026 Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Awards.

These grants support research, marketing, and innovation to strengthen Pennsylvania’s wine industry and promote wines made right here in PA.

Pennsylvania ranks 4th in wine production in the nation, with more than 400 licensed wineries across five distinct regions. The industry supports 10,756 jobs and generates $1.77 billion in annual economic contributions to the Commonwealth.

Learn more about Pennsylvania wines, find a winery to visit, or discover a Wine Month event: https://pennsylvaniawine.com/ by @papreferred

Crisp yet luscious, sweet yet tangy, this PA Preferred® Apple Cider Fondue checks all the boxes. It’s a gourmet, farm-fresh spot of luxury that combines PA cider with nutty Gruyère and sharp cheddar for a cozy, complex dip. Enjoy it with crusty bread, sliced orchard fruit and local veggies. Find the full recipe on PAEats.org and all of your local ingredients on PAPreferred.com! 💙

@papreferred @paagriculture #fondue #cider #pennsylvania #cheese #eatlocal by @papreferred

Let’s take a comfort classic and make it even better! 💥 This PA Preferred® shepherd’s pie brings together farm-fresh sweet potatoes and smoky, savory barbecue pulled pork for a full-flavored, hearty dish you’ll want to finish in one sitting! 🍽️ Find the full 𝙋𝘼 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙋𝙪𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙋𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙋𝙤𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙤 𝙎𝙝𝙚𝙥𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙙’𝙨 𝙋𝙞𝙚 recipe on PAEats.org 💛 and find all of your locally-grown, locally-produced ingredients via PAPreferred.com ✅

@papreferred @paagriculture #papreferred #pennsylvania #paeats #recipe #fallrecipe by @papreferred

Showcase your creativity on a pumpkin bought from a Pennsylvania farm, market or pumpkin patch—paint it or carve it—and enter to win!

Contest categories: Painted & Carved; Age Groups: Child (11 & under), Youth (12–17), Adult (18+)

It’s simple! Snap a picture, email it with your info and the farm’s name to agcontests@pa.gov - and you could win a #PAPreferred swag bag!

🔗 https://bit.ly/4oPe1QV

#PAPumpkinPalooza #PAagriculture by @papreferred

Let’s go 𝘐𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘒𝘪𝘵𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘗𝘈 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘥! ✅🍄‍🟫🍴Brian Scott of Deep Hollow Forest Farm walks us through a scrumptious recipe for fried lion’s mane bites. 👌 This tender, slightly sweet mushroom is just one of many varieties he grows and forages in Dauphin County, like: 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 • 𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 • 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗻𝘂𝘁 • 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗽 • 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗸𝗼 • 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 • 𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗼𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 • 𝗴𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 • 𝗯𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 •

Find Deep Hollow Forest Farm’s fresh and dried mushrooms, salt and seasoning, jerky, tea and more at regional markets and in its online store… and keep your eye out for foraging workshops at the farm! 👀🌿

@papreferred @deephollowforestfarm @paagriculture @visit_hersheyharrisburg
@pafarmersopenairmarket @boalsburg_farmers_market @crossroadsmarketandauctionllc @peoples.provisions @redravensurfandturf @juniatarivercommons @barn519

#pennsylvania #papreferred #mushroom #mushrooms #foraging by @papreferred

Wondering what the theme will be for the 2027 Pennsylvania Farm Show? The wait is almost over!

Tomorrow, join Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding in revealing the official theme for the upcoming show.

As the nation’s largest indoor agricultural event, the Pennsylvania Farm Show showcases the best of our state’s farmers, producers, and agricultural traditions.

Tune in LIVE tomorrow on the Pennsylvania Farm Show Facebook page at 10 AM! by @papreferred

[AD]🍂 Fall Things to Do in South Central, PA: A Local Day Trip Itinerary Near Harrisburg & York 🍎

Looking for the best apple picking, farm markets, and fall food in Pennsylvania? STEAL this fall day itinerary through Cumberland and York Counties! Every stop is @papreferred , meaning 75% or more of their products are made right here in Pennsylvania. Here’s what we got and experienced at each stop:

🛑 Stop 1: Farm Market & Petting Farm in Mechanicsburg

📍 Where: Paulus Farm Market, 1216 S York St, Mechanicsburg, PA @paulusfarmmarket  
⏰ When: Mon–Fri 9–6, Sat 9–5, Sun 11–5
 💵 What to buy: Oatmeal whoopie pies, homemade cookies, fall mums for the garden, plus much more 
🏃🏻 What to do: FarmPark fun, petting and feeding the cows, pigs, and goats. A great family-friendly fall activity for kids!

🛑 Stop 2: Apple Picking & Fall Festival in York County

📍 Where: Flinchbaugh’s Orchard & Farm Market, 110 Ducktown Rd, Hellam, PA @flinchbaughsorchard  
⏰ When: Saturdays 10–5 for Harvest Fest
 💵 What to buy: Apple cider slushy, apple cider doughnut, a Pie Pail, plus much more 
🏃🏻 What to do: Fall festival every Saturday in September and October with pick-your-own apples, flowers, and pumpkins

🛑 Stop 3: Local Brewery & Seasonal Dinner in Mechanicsburg

📍 Where: Wolf Brewing Co., 100 Legacy Park Dr, #400, Mechanicsburg, PA @wolfbrewco  
⏰ When: Tue–Thu 3–9, Fri–Sat 11–10, Sun 11–8 
💵 What to order: Butternut squash fritters, spaghetti squash pasta with salmon, and the 5-hour braised beef short ribs (melt-in-your-mouth, fall-apart tender) 
🍺 Plus a wide selection of craft beers for any palate and amazing cocktails

📌 Save this post for your next fall weekend in Pennsylvania!

What’s your favorite way to spend fall in PA while supporting local? Drop it below 👇🍁

@pennsylvaniagov

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Want to plan your own PA Preferred adventure? Find local spots near you at👇🏼 by @papreferred