The Department of Agriculture this week announced the new Blue Ribbon Passport brochure is available that invites visitors to see Pennsylvania’s fairs, farm markets, farm stays and wineries.

The brochure is a comprehensive guide to dozens of agritourism attractions and includes money-saving discounts at select stops.

The Blue Ribbon Passport program was designed to help visitors plan road trips along two major interstate routes – I-78 in the Allentown area north of Philadelphia, and I-79 between Pittsburgh and Erie.

Now in its third year, the passport takes the form of a brochure that doubles as a “ticket” to savings at select destinations along those corridors. Visitors simply present their brochure at a participating location and receive either a discount, special offer or a free gift.

Copies of the Blue Ribbon Passport brochure are available statewide at Pennsylvania Welcome Centers, by calling 1-800 VISIT PA or in downloadable form at www.blueribbonpassport.com .

7/21/2006