Giana and Dan Van Nice are pretty comfortable in front of a camera, with more than 60 YouTube videos to their credit, but their latest on-screen venture broke new ground.
The Van Nicesâ Blue Dog Farms was featured in the Pennsylvania Farm Showâs first-ever virtual farm tour, which aired Jan. 9 on the Farm Showâs Facebook page and the Pennsylvania Cable Network.
A video crew visited the farm in November to document the Van Nicesâ daily routine.
âWe had kind of a nice little introductory call with the head producer,â Giana Van Nice said. âAnd then he sent a camera crew out. And by âcamera crew,â it was one guy, a really nice kid named John. We just walked the farm with him.â
The 2021 Pennsylvania Farm Show continues on Thursday, with 25 virtual panels and activities on the schedule.
The day will begin at 7 a.m. with the singing of the National Anthem by Jessica Rife of Dauphin County. Events for the day will conclude at 8 p.m. with a panel discussion on cultivating sustainability and reducing our environmental footprint in Pa.
The full schedule for Thursday s events can be found here.Â
Here are five panels and activities to check out on Thursday s edition of the Pa. Farm Show.
8 a.m.
Creating a Backyard Oasis for Wildlife
This panel, presented by Penn State Extension, will explore ways to create a prosperous wildlife habitat in your own backyard.Â
The Pennsylvania Farm Show is always a great learning opportunity for our areaâs youth. Thereâs nothing like seeing livestock up close, being able to ask farmers questions and experiencing displays like the butterfly tent.
Things look a bit different this year, as the Farm Show is virtual. But that doesnât mean the opportunities for learning stop.
While all Farm Show presentations are family-friendly, a few are created with young viewers especially in mind. Here are Farm Show events geared toward young viewers, running today through Saturday, when the Farm Show concludes. To watch, visit the Pennsylvania Farm Show Facebook page at facebook.com/PAFarmShow or tune into the Pennsylvania Cable Network, unless otherwise noted.
8:30 a.m.: 4-H Demonstration: Alpaca Obstacle Courses
Nimble feet may not be the first characteristic that comes to mind when thinking of alpacas, but this demonstration will showcase just how agile they can be. Presented by Pennsylvania State 4-H, Council President Jillian Ranko and her alpaca with demonstrate how to navigate obstacle courses.
10 a.m.: Spotted Lanternfly 101
Spotted lanternflies can be quite the nuisance for those living in Pennsylvania. This panel, led by the Penn State Extension, will go over how to identify the invasive pests and steps you can take to slow the spread in your community.
Registrations for this panel can be found here.Â