My favorite parts were 4-H camp and running the different entomology groups.

I was in 4-H with my older sisters from about 9-years-old until my early teens.

It showed me the importance of good animal care and health, being respectful of others, and working together for the common good.

We, above all else, were taught stewardship and gratitude in our everyday lives.

Extreme snowfall can bring a wave of unique challenges to the agriculture industry.

In 4-H, you are encouraged to reach for your dreams and not think about your limits.

They're all summertime joys threatened by non-native species in Pennsylvania.

Never underestimate the animal – no matter how much you think you're in control!

My FFA jacket, and the agricultural education degree that I later pursued, shaped my worldview.

Be Bold! Never forget where you come from, but always remember where you’re headed.