A Summer of Growth
While summer often brings to mind beach days, family vacations, or long hours soaking up the sun, my plans this year look a little different—and I couldn’t be more excited about it. This summer, I’ll be stepping into the role of mentor at the Pennsylvania School of Excellence in Agricultural Sciences (PSEAS), a program that combines some of my biggest passions: agriculture, education, and leadership. PSEAS is a residential summer program hosted at Penn State that brings together high-achieving high school students from across Pennsylvania who are interested in exploring the world of agricultural sciences. It’s a selective, intensive program designed to give students hands-on experiences with everything from animal and plant sciences to food systems, sustainability, and agri-business. In short, it’s a crash course in the future of agriculture—and a glimpse into the incredible potential of the next generation of ag leaders. As a mentor, I’ll be living and learning alongside these stude...
