Meet Rylee, a Young Professional Who Realized How Fulfilling Dairy Farming Careers Can Be
Rylee Fuller grew up raising dairy-beef steers and participating in FFA, but she didn’t have much experience in the dairy industry. During her junior year of high school, her path led her to Laurel Grove Farm, a dairy operation in Perry County, Pennsylvania. The Comp family took Rylee under their wing and helped her realize how rewarding a career in dairy farming could be. She went on to begin the Dairy Herd Manager Apprenticeship program.
Meet Kristina, a Young Professional Who’s Learning by Doing Through Dairy Herd Manager Apprenticeship
Kristina Quinn grew up with family ties to poultry, swine and dairy farms, but when she started working at Zahncroft Dairy in Berks County, PA during her freshman year of high school, she discovered her love for working with cows. After graduating from high school, Kristina knew she wanted to find some sort of career working with cattle. She debated about whether to attend a technical school or pursue a bachelor’s degree. When her employers at Zahncroft Dairy told her about the Dairy Herd Manager Apprenticeship program, she knew it would give her the opportunity to grow her skills while helping to solidify her career path. > Read her full story.