The mission of the Pasto Agricultural Museum is to provide the general public with an understanding and appreciation of early agricultural technology and rural life, especially in Pennsylvania. An estimated 10,000 persons per year visit the museum including elementary, high school and college students; classroom teachers; professors; senior citizens; farmers; and urban dwellers.

Current facilities greatly limit our ability to provide the public with the opportunity to benefit from our full collection. Through the Pasto Agricultural Museum Enhancement Campaign, our goal is to provide a more comprehensive view of this era to a larger audience with a more sophisticated educational experience. Planned improvements include:

To accomplish this endeavor, the Museum Enhancement Committee has established a fundraising goal of $500,000. Our hope is to dedicate the larger remodeled building in August 2008 during Ag Progress Days, as part of the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the museum.

Preservation of our heritage is a wonderful activity, for we are passing on items and history that will live on long after we are gone. The Pasto Agricultural Museum Enhancement Campaign is a grand opportunity to recognize our heritage and ensure that it is remembered by future generations.

Please consider making a gift today. For more information on how you can support this campaign, contact:

Mark Sharer
Director of Development
College of Agricultural Sciences
814-863-1168
mts122@psu.edu