Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Callie Taylor attended WVU Potomac State College with a major in agricultural business. She is now finishing her degree at Colorado State University.

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

Jarred Shellhouse graduated from the Ohio State University with a bachelors degree in agricultural communication and public affairs.
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.
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.
Sara Tallmadge

Sara Tallmadge graduated from Stautzenberger College with a two-year veterinary technology degree.
Lisa Kalas

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

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...