Top button up, OK. Not There you go. That’s OK, that’s OK. This year’s sculpture is from mood to marvel. Dairy Cows Power, Pennsylvania. Dairy cows step into the spotlight as nature’s superheroes, producing wholesome milk while helping to power Pennsylvania communities with renewable energy. The sculpture features *** life-size dairy cow alongside *** methane digester, *** powerful renewable energy system. Set against *** Pennsylvania farm backdrop with *** vibrant cityscape also nestled in the distance, the sculpture reflects the theme of the 2025 PA farm show powering Pennsylvania and celebrates the dairy industry’s rich traditions and environmental innovations. Thank you for attending the unveiling of the 2025 Pennsylvania farm show butter sculpture. Nice job the cow.What happens to the butter sculpture after the Pennsylvania Farm Show ends?
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Updated: 7:59 PM EST Jan 2, 2025The butter sculpture is one of the main attractions at the Pennsylvania Farm Show.Every year, thousands of people marvel at the masterpiece crafted out of 1,000 pounds of butter.But when the show is over, what happens to the creation?The sculpture is deconstructed, and the butter is shipped to Reinford Farm in Mifflintown, Juniata County. The butter is put the farm’s methane digester to be broken down to create renewable energy.The farm also takes thousands of pounds of food waste from nearby retailers.In the course of one year, the Reinfords divert about 50,000 tons of food waste from landfills and turn it into a resource.About the Farm ShowThe 109th Pennsylvania Farm Show is Jan. 4-11.The largest indoor agricultural expo in the nation features nearly 4,000 animals, as well as 12,052 entries and 3,000 competitors from across the commonwealth.The show offers visitors a peek into the state’s agricultural industry, which supports 593,000 jobs and contributes $132.5 billion to the economy every year.The butter sculpture is one of the main attractions at the Pennsylvania Farm Show.Every year, thousands of people marvel at the masterpiece crafted out of 1,000 pounds of butter.But when the show is over, what happens to the creation?The sculpture is deconstructed, and the butter is shipped to Reinford Farm in Mifflintown, Juniata County. The butter is put the farm’s methane digester to be broken down to create renewable energy.The farm also takes thousands of pounds of food waste from nearby retailers.In the course of one year, the Reinfords divert about 50,000 tons of food waste from landfills and turn it into a resource.The 109th Pennsylvania Farm Show is Jan. 4-11.The largest indoor agricultural expo in the nation features nearly 4,000 animals, as well as 12,052 entries and 3,000 competitors from across the commonwealth.The show offers visitors a peek into the state’s agricultural industry, which supports 593,000 jobs and contributes $132.5 billion to the economy eve