Thursday, December 25, 2025
Bill Brown, Kent State University

The most valuable tool I learned is business plan writing. You have to know your cost of production because, at the end of the day, you have to make money.
Stephanie Thompson

Stephanie Thompson graduated from West Virginia University with a Bachelors in Human Nutrition and Foods and Masters in Nutritional Food Science.
Brandon Loebick

Brandon Loebick graduated Ohio State ATI with a two-year degree in beef production and management.
Lisa Kalas

Lisa Kalas is a graduate of Lake Erie College with a bachelor’s of science in business administration.

Elizabeth Moff graduated from the Ohio State University with a bachelor degree in food science.

Adam Bils graduated from the University of Northwestern Ohio with a degree in agricultural equipment technology.
Sara Kelley

Location: Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania College/University attended: Penn State University, State College, Pa. (2013) Major: Food science Career: Raw materials technologist at Mars Why did you choose Penn State University?...
Grace Brewer Sears

You can always come home, but I think you owe it to yourself to get away from home for a few years and see what else is out there.

Wes and Brandi Montgomery attended Wilmington College. For Wes, it was close to home so he could keep farming. Brandi was attracted to Wilmington's Ag Day.
Melanie Snider

Location: Northampton, Pennsylvania College/University attended: Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, Pa. (2014) Major: Recreational therapy with a minor in psychology Career:  Recreational therapist at KidsPeace, a private...