Food Vendor Pulls Out Of Farm Show Amid Virus

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – At least one food court vendor has announced that it is pulling out of the annual Pennsylvania Farm Show citing concerns about the health of farmers and volunteers amid a rise in COVID-19 infection rates. PennLive.com reports that PennAg Industries Association said in a statement to members that it will not host its food court booth, one of the largest at the event. PennAg Industries cited anticipated spikes in illness, shortages of staff and space at medical facilities, and the enclosed Farm Show environment. The eight-day Farm Show begins Jan. 7 and celebrates the state’s agriculture industry. The in-person event was canceled in 2021.