Camille Michon is the 2025 summer Nonpoint Source Management Intern with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Watershed Restoration and Nonpoint Source Management. A rising senior at Villanova University, Camille is majoring in Environmental Science with minors in Global Health and Sustainability Studies. Originally from Nashua, New Hampshire, she is passionate about the intersection of environmental and human health and how that relationship impacts both people and ecosystems. At her internship, Camille has been involved in the Growing Greener Plus Grant program, translating project information into GIS, and visiting Best Management Practices (BMPs) across Pennsylvania that help protect and improve the health of local watersheds. She has also enjoyed spending time in Harrisburg, which has provided a valuable opportunity to see firsthand how environmental protection and policymaking are deeply connected. Camille hopes to continue her work in protecting Earth’s resources by helping create a more sustainable and resilient world—through collaboration with diverse stakeholders and the development of effective environmental policy.
Jade Lesisko is the 2025 Industry Relations & Member Education Intern with Horizon Farm Credit. She is a rising junior at Bucknell University, majoring in Management & Organizations with a concentration in Human Resources. In her internship, Jade supports key initiatives that help young, small, and beginning farmers build a strong foundation for the future of agriculture.
At Bucknell, Jade is actively involved in the Chi Omega sorority and serves on the Student Advisory Board for the Freeman College of Management. She also babysits for professors, reflecting her strong sense of community and connection. Outside of her academic and professional commitments, Jade enjoys reading and is involved in her church. Jade is excited to continue supporting the agricultural community through education, outreach, and relationship-building! 
Jay joined the Horizon Farm Credit team in May of 2025 as a Traditional Intern. He works out of the Reedsville office and is from Millerstown, Pennsylvania. Jay is a student at Penn State University studying agribusiness management and economics. In his free time, Jay enjoys working with cattle, spending time on his grandfather’s farm, participating in community activities, and socializing with people.
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Sara Kennedy is the 2025 Dairy Education, Programs, and Communications Intern with the Center for Dairy Excellence. She is enrolled at the Pennsylvania State University where she is a rising junior dual majoring in Animal Science and Nutritional Sciences. Sara plans to become a Registered Dietitian to promote dairy products. At school, she is actively involved in the Penn State Dairy Science Club where she currently serves as the Scrapbook Chair and Assistant Show Manager for the annual Spring Dairy Expo. Additionally, she plays clarinet in the Penn State Blue Band. Sara has deep roots in the dairy industry as a seventh-generation dairy farmer. She grew up on a small operation in Mansfield, PA housing about 25 show cows and she helped operate Backroad Creamery for seven years. She has a passion for agriculture that she loves to share, encouraging others to become involved in the industry!
My name is Holly Harvatine. I am a sophomore at Delaware Valley University, majoring in Agribusiness, specialized in Dairy, Livestock, and Equine. I am from Northeastern Pennsylvania, calling Susquehanna County my home. My family owns and operates a commercial red angus beef cattle operation. I was heavily involved in 4-H for 13 years exhibiting market steers, hogs, lambs, goats, breeding beef, and completing various officer positions at a club level. I was also involved in the Susquehanna County Dairy Princess and Promotion Program for 6 years. While at college, I am involved in the Collegiate Farm Bureau, Block and Bridle Club, Dairy Society, and Collegiate Cattlemen's Association. This internship has been an amazing opportunity and has fully emerged me into the agriculture industry further!
My name is Sarah Hershey. I am the education intern for the Pennsylvania Friends of Agriculture Foundation. I'm entering my senior year at Delaware Valley University this fall (2025). My major is agribusiness with a specialization in Livestock, Dairy, and Equine. On campus I’m involved with Collegiate Farm Bureau and Sigma Alpha. My out of school activities include working with my FFA pigs. I’ve showed through my 4-H club ever since I was eight years old and now that I aged out I’m involved with my FFA chapter. I showed dairy feeders as well until I moved away to college. During my last year in 4-H, I showed a market steer. I’ve always liked working with my pigs and learning everything about pigs! I hope to pursue a career in the swine industry someday. 4-H and FFA has helped me enjoy educating others about agriculture. I’m excited for all of the opportunities that the PA Ag and Food Careers project has in store for me!
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2024
Rianna Chaney: PA Friends of Ag Foundation Katerina Coffman: PennAg Industries Macy Grove: Horizon Farm Credit Hannah Hoover: Center for Dairy Excellence Emily Kerstetter: PA Friends of Ag Foundation |
2023
Jordan Anderson: Center for Dairy Excellence Ellie Feaga: Farm Credit Kendal Jenkins: Farm Credit Cheyenne Bastian Brown: PA Friends of Ag Foundation Rebekah Leise: PA Friends of Ag Foundation Jett Kelly: PennAg Industries |
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2022
Alayna (Harrell) Hostetter: PennAg Industries Caroline Arrowsmith: Center for Dairy Excellence Dana Nunemacher: Center for Dairy Excellenece Morgan Bear: Farm Credit Devin DePamphilis: Farm Credit Jessica Herr: Farm Credit Killiann George: Land O'Lakes 2020
Alyson Huth: Farm Credit Ayla Blatt: Center for Dairy Excellence Nicole Guise: PA Friends of Ag Foundation |
2021
Adrianna Mowrer: Land O'Lakes Kylie Lusk: Center for Dairy Excellence Iris Peters: Farm Credit Josh Rickrode: PennAg Industries Morgan Bear: PA Friends of Ag Foundation 2019
Erin Lang: Farm Credit Caitlin (Porter) Reichard: Farm Credit Isaac Clements: Center for Dairy Excellence Libby (Brownawell) Farner: PennAg Industries Erin Sabados: Land O'Lakes Samantha Shirk: Herbrucks |
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