Pennsylvania Young Ag Professionals

10/27/2026

🐄 Meet Abigail Bryan — District 14 Representative

We’re continuing our PA Young Ag Professionals leadership spotlight series with Abigail Bryan, our District 14 Representative!

Abby helps on her family’s dairy farm, Dolly Run Farm, where they primarily raise Guernsey and Jersey cows. Her passion for agriculture started through Crawford County 4-H, where she held several leadership positions and attended the 2019 National 4-H Dairy Conference.

Abby currently serves as the Crawford County Dairy Princess and was also part of the first Crawford County Junior Fair Board. She brings her experience in dairy, youth leadership, and agricultural events to her role with PA Young Ag Professionals.

We’re excited to have Abby representing Erie, Crawford, and Warren Counties! 🐄🌱

10/23/2026

Live in or near Franklin County? Connect with the Franklin County Young Ag Professionals for their upcoming tour! An opportunity to connect with other YAP members, tour a new area, and learn more about the organization.

RSVP via the number on the post!

Don't forget to mark your calendars!!

10/20/2026

🌻 Meet JohnMark Miller — District 13 Representative

Next up in our PA Young Ag Professionals leadership spotlight series is JohnMark Miller, our District 13 Representative!

A seventh-generation farmer from Indiana and Jefferson Counties, JohnMark grew up on his family’s 700-acre row crop and hay operation, where they grow corn, soybeans, wheat, hay, and his specialty crop—sunflowers.

A Penn State graduate with a degree in Agribusiness Management and a minor in Entrepreneurship, JohnMark has experience in agricultural credit analysis, Extension education, and agricultural research. Today, he farms full-time as the Business Manager for his family farm while continuing to work with Penn State Extension.

JohnMark joined the YAP State Board in 2023 as the District 13 Chair and continues to serve through leadership on the Promotions and Partnership subcommittee. He was also the 2025 State Discussion Meet Champion.

We’re excited to have JohnMark representing District 13 and bringing his experience, leadership, and passion for agriculture to PA Young Ag Professionals! 🌾

10/16/2026

Social Media Award — Applications Due October 16

📱🌾 Are you using social media to tell agriculture’s story?

The Young Ag Professionals Social Media Award is your opportunity to showcase how you use your online presence to connect with others and promote agriculture.

If you’re creating agricultural content, sharing your experiences or helping consumers better understand the industry, we want to hear from you!

📅 Applications are due October 16.
📄 Get the details and application materials here:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1H2w3qiC1X-M2LALPrlrfWqATl8lNVh2-?usp=sharing

Tag an ag content creator who needs to see this! 👇

10/14/2026

Discussion Meet — Registration Due October 16

🎤 Ready to put your communication skills to the test?

The 2026 Young Ag Professionals Discussion Meet gives participants the opportunity to discuss important issues facing agriculture while building their communication, problem-solving and leadership skills.

If you enjoy talking agriculture, exchanging ideas and challenging yourself professionally, sign up and join the conversation! Maybe even win some AWESOME prizes including $500 CASH, and a paid trip to compete in the 2027 American Farm Bureau Federation YF&R Discussion Meet in January!

📅 Registration is due October 16.

Register HERE: https://form.jotform.com/222283929989072
Find Helpful Materials HERE: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1H2w3qiC1X-M2LALPrlrfWqATl8lNVh2-?usp=sharing

Know someone who would be great at the Discussion Meet? Tag them below! 👇🌾

10/13/2026

🌾 Meet Curtis & Chelsey Chambers — District 12 Representatives

We’re continuing our PA Young Ag Professionals leadership spotlight series with Curtis and Chelsey Chambers, our District 12 Representatives!

From their Clearfield County farm to their involvement in Farm Bureau, YAP, 4-H, and the Harmony Grange Fair, Curtis and Chelsey are passionate about agriculture and their community. Their operation, Pleasant Valley Farm, includes grain, beef, and seasonal Christmas trees and wreaths.

Curtis serves as a state YAP co-chair, while Chelsey brings her experience as a 4-H leader and advocate for youth involvement in agriculture.

Together, they’re helping connect young agricultural professionals and strengthen the future of Pennsylvania agriculture! 🌱

10/09/2026

It's almost Annual Meeting time! Make sure to apply/register for our upcoming competitive events.

🌾Excellence in Ag Award — Is this the competition for you?

Are you passionate about agriculture and actively involved in the industry, but do NOT earn the majority of your income from production agriculture? The Excellence in Ag Award may be the perfect opportunity for you!

This award recognizes Young Ag Professionals who has less than 50% of their income tied to production agriculture, for their involvement in agriculture, leadership, Farm Bureau participation and involvement in their communities.

🚜 Achievement Award — Is this the competition for you?

Do you farm or work in production agriculture and have the majority of your income tied to production agriculture and its normal production risks? The Achievement Award is designed for you.

This competition recognizes Young Ag Professionals who's income is more than 50% of their income, for their accomplishments in production agriculture and leadership, with emphasis on areas such as farm management, growth and the scope of their agricultural enterprise.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1H2w3qiC1X-M2LALPrlrfWqATl8lNVh2-?usp=sharing

Take the opportunity to share your agricultural story and accomplishments!

10/07/2026

Discussion Meet — Registration Due October 16

🎤 Ready to put your communication skills to the test?

The 2026 Young Ag Professionals Discussion Meet gives participants the opportunity to discuss important issues facing agriculture while building their communication, problem-solving and leadership skills.

If you enjoy talking agriculture, exchanging ideas and challenging yourself professionally, sign up and join the conversation! Maybe even win some AWESOME prizes including $500 CASH, and a paid trip to compete in the 2027 American Farm Bureau Federation YF&R Discussion Meet in January!

📅 Registration is due October 16.

Register HERE: https://form.jotform.com/222283929989072

Find Helpful Materials HERE: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1H2w3qiC1X-M2LALPrlrfWqATl8lNVh2-?usp=sharing

Know someone who would be great at the Discussion Meet? Tag them below! 👇🌾

10/06/2026

🌱 Meet Noah Datillo — District 11 Representative

Next up in our PA Young Ag Professionals leadership spotlight series is Noah Datillo, our District 11 Representative!

A Bedford County small business owner since 2019, Noah has been actively involved with the Bedford County Farm Bureau since being elected to its Board of Directors in 2020.

Today, he serves as Board Secretary, Membership Co-Chair, and Fundraising Chair. Noah brings his passion for supporting agriculture, local businesses, and rural communities to his role with PA Young Ag Professionals.

We’re excited to have Noah representing District 11 and helping build connections across Pennsylvania’s agricultural community! 🌾