The Pennsylvania Farm Show is going virtual.

The 105th annual farm show of 2021 is being held virtually from Jan. 9 to 16 with no in-person events or competitions to mitigate against the spread of COVID-19.

Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding made the announcement Wednesday. The theme for the show will be “Cultivating Tomorrow.”

“There are times in the life of a farmer when the risks are too great or uncertain, requiring farmers to make the tough decision to leave a field fallow,” Redding said in a statement. “To protect our assets — both our people and our resources — from incalculable losses, we have made the tough decision to take a year to lie in fallow. Rather than an in-person Farm Show, we will celebrate Pennsylvania agriculture virtually for 2021 as we prepare for a productive future.

“We’ll look at our strengths and where we need to invest together in order to grow and cultivate for tomorrow. We’ll consider what has become crystal clear during the pandemic — that agriculture is essential for life; our people are resilient and innovative. We will focus on agricultural awareness, education, and literacy while highlighting the interconnectedness of our food chain.”

Details of the virtual show will be announced as they unfold over the coming weeks. Virtual events will be focused on education and awareness for both the general public and the agriculture industry. Any competitive agriculture events that are held virtually will not require the purchase of an animal.