Friday, February 13, 2026
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...

Elliot C. Redding graduated from Penn State University with a bachelor degree in landscape contracting, design and build.

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

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

Lisa Kalas is a graduate of Lake Erie College with a bachelor’s of science in business administration.
Emily Gwin/Penn State University

Emily Gwin discovered that, even at a large university like Penn State, within the College of Agriculture, you could find your own niche and make a smaller, hands-on experience.

Callie Taylor attended WVU Potomac State College with a major in agricultural business. She is now finishing her degree at Colorado State University.
Chris Hogan, Ohio State University, WVU College of Law

Chris Hogan changed majors four times. Now, the Ohio State grad is focusing his law degree from West Virginia University in the area of ag law.
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.