By Blake Jackson
Darla Romberger of Cumberland County has been named the winner of Pennsylvania Farm Bureau's (PFB) 2023 Young Ag Professionals (YAP) Discussion Meet. The competition, held at PFB's 73rd Annual Meeting in Hershey, challenged participants to analyze agricultural problems and develop solutions.
Romberger's victory earns her several prizes, including a YETI cooler courtesy of Nutrien Ag Solutions and an expense-paid trip to the American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah. At the national competition, she will represent Pennsylvania Farm Bureau in the AFBF's national discussion meet.
PFB President Chris Hoffman praised Romberger's performance, noting her strong communication skills and overall knowledge of agriculture. He emphasized the importance of the discussion meet in fostering problem-solving skills and encouraging young professionals to engage in industry discussions.
Hundreds of farmers from across Pennsylvania attended the 73rd Annual Meeting to set policy for the organization on issues affecting farm and rural families.
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Categories: Pennsylvania, Government & Policy