Keystone Stories: Farming


With its picturesque landscapes and fertile soil, Pennsylvania is renowned for its diverse farming. With multi-generational farms using new technology to assist in the work, the state’s agricultural sector thrives, supporting local communities and markets.

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It Came from Pennsylvania

Season 2 Episode 4 | 27 min

Pennsylvania and its citizens have a long history of innovation and creativity. The Slinky, Jeep, cheesesteaks, the Ferris wheel, the polio vaccine, revolving doors and movie theaters are just a few things that came from Pennsylvania. Watch on the PBS App »

Aired 01/23/23

 

Tractor harvesting crops in a large field.

Farming

Season 4 Episode 3 | 27 min

With its picturesque landscapes and fertile soil, Pennsylvania is renowned for its diverse farming. With multi-generational farms using new technology to assist in the work, the state’s agricultural sector thrives, supporting local communities and markets. Watch on the PBS App »

Aired 10/14/24

 

Drive-Ins

Season 1 Episode 2 | 27 min

In the late 1950s, at the height of the drive-in’s popularity, Pennsylvania had more than 180 in operation. Today Pennsylvania still has nearly 30 drive-in theaters in operation, second most in the country. Watch on the PBS App »

Aired 05/12/22

 

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