This Pennsylvania Farmer Is Celebrating His 100th Birthday

At 100 years old, this next Pennsylvania farmer has seen a lot of life and definitely a lot of ag.

Pennsylvania Country Roads takes us along to meet Ed Hiler as he celebrates a major milestone.

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