Pennsylvania Hosts World's Largest Dairy Cattle Show

Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell today invited the public
to attend the 42nd All-American Dairy Show, the largest dairy
cattle show in the world, which runs Sept. 17-22, 2005, at the
Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg. This year's show will feature
more than 3,600 head of cattle by participants from 27 states.

"The dairy industry is Pennsylvania's largest agricultural business,
ranking fourth in the country and contributing more than $4.2 billion
annually to our state's economy," said Governor Rendell. "This show
offers the highest prize awards of any dairy show and brings together
some of the best dairy breeders from across the country. Pennsylvania
is proud to host this national event."

The All-American includes seven national dairy breed shows for junior
and adult exhibitors, including: Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey,
Holstein, Jersey, Milking Shorthorn and Red & White.

Youth activities include a national showmanship contest, the Junior
Dairy Management Contest, a 4-H and FFA Dairy Judging Forum, the
Invitational Youth Dairy Cattle Judging Contest and an ice cream
social hosted by state Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff.

"Pennsylvania is committed to developing future leaders in the dairy
industry," said Wolff. "Participating in national competitions such
as the All-American Dairy Show and learning how to breed dairy cattle
at a young age are experiences that will benefit our youth and
Pennsylvania for a lifetime."

Highlights of this year's show include::