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March 30, 2021

We recently interviewed Kendra Martin with AgrAbility of Pennsylvania. The AgrAbility PA project is designed to assist farmers and other agricultural workers with disabilities or long-term health...

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March 29, 2021

Board Member Spotlight - Meet Rich Shuman

Rich Shuman is an owner and operator of RD Shuman Farms. The farm consists of 750 acres, 92 of which are owned and 658 are rented. He is a grain farmer, raises dairy replacements and feeder beef. He...

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March 27, 2021

Problems You Want To Have in Your Farm or Ranch Business

Dr. David Kohl, Professor Emeritus Agricultural and Applied Economics, Virginia Tech University For this edition, let's “do a 180” and discuss some of the problems you want to have as a business. In...

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March 22, 2021

PA Farm Link Connects Farmers and Landowners

We recently interviewed Marlene Kaltenbach with PA Farm Link. PA Farm Link is a non-profit organization with a mission to link farmers to the future. During the interview, Marlene discussed the...

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March 15, 2021

Sap to Syrup: All About Maple Syrup

We recently interviewed Jeremy Walters of Wagner’s Maple Sugar Camp. The Walters’ family is a second generation maple producer located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. During the interview, Jeremy...

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March 13, 2021

Family Business Transition Checklist

Dr. David Kohl, Professor Emeritus Agricultural and Applied Economics, Virginia Tech University In the days of no travel and confinement to “cyberville,” the opportunity to present to an in-person...

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March 8, 2021

The Pandemic's Impact on Farm and Land Real Estate

We recently interviewed realtor from southern Pennsylvania, Martin Heaps with Howard Hanna. During the interview, Martin shared his perspectives on the pandemic’s impact on farm and land real estate...

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March 1, 2021

Celebrating FFA Week

In celebration of National FFA Week, held February 20-27, 2021, we interviewed two members of the Pennsylvania FFA Officer Team. Mikara Anderson, state president, and Cody Lehman, state vice president...

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February 27, 2021

Greatest Threat to Net Farm Income and Cash Flow

Dr. David Kohl, Professor Emeritus Agricultural and Applied Economics, Virginia Tech University The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound effects on the income statement, cash flow and balance sheet of...

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February 22, 2021

Board Member Spotlight - Meet Larry Siebert

Larry Siebert, Appointed and Outside Director, retired as a regional manager for the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeast Pennsylvania in 2017. He holds a Masters of Science Education degree...

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