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Rick Ebert President

Chris Hoffman Vice President

Sam KiefferAdministrative Secretary/Treasurer

Officers

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James BarbourDistrict 1

Matthew BallietDistrict 4

Clair EspenshadeDistrict 7

Sonia FinkDistrict 2

John Painter IIDistrict 5

Andrew FlinchbaughDistrict 8

Howard RobinsonDistrict 3

David SnookDistrict 6

Daniel LeeseDistrict 9

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Ernest Mattiuz, Jr.District 13

L. George WherryDistrict 16

Glenn StoltzfusDistrict 11

David KimmelDistrict 12

Donald KoontzDistrict 15

David BentremYoung Farmer

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Jack PostDistrict 14

David GraybillDistrict 10

Lisa WherryWomen’s Leadership

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Seminar Incentive Program

Join the fun and do some holiday shopping at the annual YF&R Auction fundraiser

Monday, November 13 Following dinnerAztec Room, Chocolate Ballroom

Get Out Your Wallets!

New in 2017!Something new is being offered this year! Attend seminars and qualify to win seminar incentive prize giveaways.

Attendees who fill out an evaluation at the end of each seminar and turn it in to the staff collecting in the room, will be given a raffle ticket.

Two winning tickets will be drawn at Monday’s dinner from those collected throughout the day on Monday and two tickets will be drawn at Tuesday’s dinner for those collected from Tuesday’s seminars.

This year there are 13 seminars being offered at annual meeting.

Four seminars will be offered Monday afternoon, November 13, and nine seminars will be offered throughout the day on Tuesday, November 14.

There are no Wednesday morning seminars this year.

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Monday, November 13

Ag Therapies 2:00 – 3:15 pm, Cocoa 4Speaker: Amanda Balon, Executive Director, Big Maple Farm’s Natural TherapiesAnimal assisted therapy can improve an individual’s independence and quality of life through animal interactions and therapeutic horticulture. This seminar will leave you thinking about how your farm can help others in a unique way!

PAOneStop 2:00 – 3:15 pm, Cocoa 5Speaker: Dr. Rick Day, Associated Professor/Soil Science and Environmental Information SystemsUsing PA One Stop to achieve compliance for Erosion and Sedimentation Plans and using new capabilities to complete a Manure Management Plan.

Creative Plagiarism 3:30 – 4:45 pm, Cocoa 3Speakers: Mark O’Neill, PFB Director of Media & Communications, Jodi Gauker, Berks County and Marty Yahner, Cambria CountyRepresentatives from several county Farm Bureaus will present their successful events or campaigns at the local level, providing ideas for other county Farm Bureaus to replicate.

Seminars & Seminar Attendance Prizes Sponsored by: KATHY BARRY AGENCY

Seminars & Speakers

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Water Quality – What’s to Come in 2018 for Chesapeake Bay 3:30 – 4:45 pm, Cocoa 4 & 5Speakers: Matthew Royer, Penn State College of Ag, John Bell, Esq., PFB Senior Government Affairs Counsel, and Dave Graybill, PFB Board DirectorInformative session about what Pennsylvania will be doing during the next year in developing and finalizing its state Watershed Implementation Plan as well as providing insight on features being considered for inclusion in the Plan.

Tuesday, November 14

CRISPR 8:45 – 10:00 am, Cocoa 4Speaker: Troy Ott, Ph.D, Professor of Reproductive Pyschology, PSUCRISPR is a new technology that improves crops and livestock using techniques that are different from those used to create GMOs. This session explains gene editing as an effective tool that will improve crop production and livestock performance.

Parkinson’s Disease 8:45 – 10:00 am, Cocoa 5Speaker: Dr. Xuemei Huang, Neurology, Hershey Medical CenterDr. Huang, a top neurologist specializing in Parkinson’s Disease, will discuss the disease’s symptoms, diagnosis and newest research and treatments.


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Making Confusing Food Labels Understandable 10:15 – 11:30 am, Cocoa 4Speaker: Dr. Paige Pratt, Pratt Cattle CompanyGMO, Organic, Grass-Fed. The labels used to describe methods of food production are endless and hard to interpret. Learn about the science of our food and how to describe practices and processing to our consumers in layman’s terms so trust is built and label confusion is lessened.

PA Equine Industry Economy 10:15 – 11:30 am, Cocoa 5 Speakers: John Urbanchuck, Delaware Valley University and Dan Miller, Chester/Delaware County Farm Bureau PresidentThis session will discuss the survey results of the Southeastern PA Horse Impact Analysis conducted by Del Valley University and how the equine industry offers valuable, potential Farm Bureau membership and participation.

Impactful Positive Public Speaking & Teambuilding 1:45 – 3:00 pm, Cocoa 4Speakers : JD Dunbar & Tara Homan – RULEThis seminar will target skills and characteristics of exceptional leaders and how to achieve success through communication skills. The RULE program will be discussed.

Dairy Revenue Insurance 1:45 – 3:00 pm, Cocoa 5Speaker: John Newton, Director of Marketing Intelligence, AFBFInformation about AFBF Risk Management Insurance developed to protect dairy farmer margins.

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Conservation Assistance from NRCS and Agribusiness Partners 3:15 – 4:30 pm, Cocoa 2Speakers: Daniel Dostie, State Resource Conservationist, USDA NRCS and Brenda Shambaugh, Executive Director, PA Associaton of Conservation DistrictsNRCS accomplishments over the last year to assist farmers with improving soil health and nutrient stewardship and county conservation districts’ roles in assisting farmers to meet conservation compliance.

What’s New in Farm Succession Planning 3:15 – 4:30 pm, Cocoa 4Speakers: Gary Heim/Jennifer Denchak Wetzel, Mette, Evans & Woodside, P.C., Margie Chase, Sponsor Relations Account Execu-tive DE/MD/PA, Nationwide and Matt Tavini, Investment Advisor Representative, Gannon Associates.All aspects of the farm succession process will be covered, from transfers during lifetime to transfers at death. Learn important steps of fact planning, plan development and implementation.

Animal Cruelty Enforcement 3:15 – 4:30 pm, Cocoa 5Speaker: Cpl. Mike Spada, PA State Police, Animal Cruelty OfficerOverview of the issues that the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) faces when answering complaints and an overview of the PSP role in enforcement statewide.

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Monday: 9:30 - 11:30 am, 3:00 - 5:30 pm Tuesday: 8:00 - 10:00 am, 11:00 am - 12 noon, 4:00 - 5:30 pm

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Exhibit Hall

Hershey Lodge Room Key Card Sleeves Sponsored by: PNC BANK

Exhibitors are asked to be at their booths in the Great American Hall during the following times:

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7:00 am–5:00 pm PFB Information & Voting Delegate Registration Opens Great American Hall Exhibit Registration Desk

9:30 am–5:30 pm Exhibit Halls Open Great American Hall & Swiss Lobby

10:45–11:15 am Inspirational Pause Cocoa 4 & 5

11:30 am–1:15 pm Opening Luncheon Hosted by the Women’s Leadership Committee Magnolia A, B, C, D SPEAKER: Eugenie Doyle, Author of “Sleep Tight Farm”

11:15 am–3:15 pm Opening Business Session / Voting Delegate Session White Room–Great American Hall

2:00–3:15 pm Ag Therapies Cocoa 4 SPEAKER: Amanda Balon, Executive Director, Big Maple Farm’s Natural Therapies

2:00–3:15 pm PAOneStop Cocoa 5 SPEAKER: Dr. Rick Day, Associated Professor/Soil Science and Environmental Information Systems

Event Sponsor: DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA

Sponsor: PERDUE AGRIBUSINESS

Monday, November 13

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Refreshment Sponsor: PFB MEMBERS’ SERVICE CORP.

Event Sponsor: FIRST CITIZENS BANK

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Event Sponsor: NATIONWIDE

Refreshment Sponsor: PA PREFERRED

Event Sponsor: GROWMARK FS, LLC

3:30–4:45 pm Creative Plagiarism Cocoa 3 SPEAKERS: Mark O’Neill, PFB Director of Media & Communications, Jodi Gauker, Berks County and Marty Yahner, Cambria County

3:30–4:45 pm Water Quality - What’s to Come in 2018 for Chesapeake Bay Cocoa 4 & 5 SPEAKERS: Matthew Royer, Penn State College of Ag, John Bell, Esq., PFB Senior Government Affairs Counsel, and Dave Graybill, PFB Board Director

3:30–4:45 pm County Presidents Forum - Invitation Only Cocoa 2

5:00–5:30 pm Policy Development Committee Meeting Wild Rose A–Confection Hall

6:00–8:00 pm County Recognition Dinner Chocolate Ballroom

Following dinner YF&R Auction Aztec Room–Chocolate Ballroom

Sponsor of milk at all meals: PA DAIRYMEN’S ASSOCIATION

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6:30 am–6:00 pm PFB Information & Voting Delegate Registration Opens Great American Hall Exhibit Registration Desk

7:00–8:00 am PA Friends of Ag Foundation Breakfast Buffet Chocolate Ballroom

7:30–8:30 am District Election Caucuses (odd numbered districts)District 1 Cocoa 5 Confection HallDistrict 3 Cocoa 6 Confection HallDistrict 5 Magnolia B Confection HallDistrict 7 Magnolia C Confection HallDistrict 9 Magnolia D Confection HallDistrict 11 Wild Rose A Confection HallDistrict 13 Wild Rose B Confection HallDistrict 15 Magnolia A Confection Hall

8:00 am–5:30 pm Exhibit Halls Open Great American Hall and Swiss Lobby 8:45–9:45 am 19th Annual Health & Safety Fair Blue Room –Great American Hall (OPEN TO VOTING DELEGATES ONLY)

Refreshment Sponsor: MONSANTO

Event Sponsor: KATHY BARRY AGENCY

Sponsor: PERDUE AGRIBUSINESS

Tuesday, November 14

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8:45–10:00 am CRISPR Cocoa 4 SPEAKER: Troy Ott, Ph.D, Professor of Reproductive Pyschology, PSU

8:45–10:00 am Parkinson’s Disease Cocoa 5 SPEAKER: Dr. Xuemei Huang, Neurology, Hershey Medical Center

9:00–10:00 am YF&R Discussion Meet Round 1 “A” Magnolia A–Confection Hall 9:00–10:00 am YF&R Discussion Meet Round 1 “B” Magnolia B–Confection Hall

9:45–11:45 am 19th Annual Health & Safety Fair Blue Room–Great American Hall (OPEN TO ALL)

10:00–11:45 am Voting Delegate Session White Room–Great American Hall

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Refreshment Sponsor: MONSANTO


Overnight Accommodations for FFA & 4H State Officers Sponsor: BB&T

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Name Badge Lanyard Sponsor: SHELL

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Lower Level Confection Hall & Lobby area

Chocolate Ballroomand Chocolate Lobby

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Great American Hall Rooms and Lobby

Cocoa Suites

PFB Annual Meeting Registration

Hotel Registration

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10:15–11:30 am Making Confusing Food Labels Understandable Cocoa 4 SPEAKER: Dr. Paige Pratt, Pratt Cattle Company

10:15–11:30 am PA Equine Industry Economy Cocoa 5 SPEAKERS: John Urbanchuck, Delaware Valley University and Dan Miller, Chester/Delaware County President 10:30–11:45 am YF&R Discussion Meet Round 2 “A” Magnolia A–Confection Hall 10:30–11:45 am YF&R Discussion Meet Round 2 “B” Magnolia B–Confection Hall

Noon–1:30 pm President’s Luncheon Chocolate Ballroom SPEAKER: Rick Ebert, PFB President

1:45–4:00 pm Voting Delegate Session White Room–Great American Hall

1:45–3:00 pm Impactful Positive Public Speaking & Teambuilding Cocoa 4 SPEAKERS: JD Dunbar & Tara Homan – RULE

1:45–3:00 pm Dairy Revenue Insurance Cocoa 5 SPEAKER: John Newton, Director of Marketing Intelligence, AFBF


Event Sponsor: M&T BANK

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2:00–3:00 pm YF&R Discussion Meet Semi-Finals “A” Magnolia A–Confection Hall

2:00–3:00 pm YF&R Discussion Meet Semi-Finals “B” Magnolia B–Confection Hall

3:15–4:30 pm Conservation Assistance from NRCS and Agribusiness Partners Cocoa 2 SPEAKER: Daniel Dostie, State Resource Conservationist, USDA NRCS and Brenda Shambaugh, Executive Director, PA Associaton of Conservation Districts

3:15–4:30 pm What’s New in Succession Farm Planning Cocoa 4 SPEAKERS: Gary Heim/Jennifer Denchak Wetzel, Mette, Evans & Woodside, P.C., Margie Chase, Sponsor Relations Nationwide and Matt Tavini, Investment Advisor, Gannon Assoc.

3:15–4:30 pm Animal Cruelty Enforcement Cocoa 5 SPEAKER: Cpl. Mike Spada, PA State Police, Animal Cruelty Officer

3:30–4:00 pm YF&R Final Four Announcement Magnolia A–Confection Hall

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4:30–5:30 pm YF&R Discussion Meet Finals Magnolia A & B

5:30–6:30 pm Member Reception/Nationwide Chocolate Lobby 6:30–8:30 pm 67th Annual Banquet Chocolate Ballroom and

Immediately following Ice Cream SocialBanquet Blue Room–Great American Hall

7:00–8:00 am FARMER Breakfast Chocolate Ballroom SPEAKER: Representative Eddie Day Pashinski

8:00–10:00 am FARMER Committee Meeting Magnolia B 8:30 –11:00 am Voting Delegate & Closing Business Session White Room–Great American Hall Refreshment Sponsor: PFB MEMBERS’ SERVICE CORP.

Event Sponsor: CLEVELAND BROTHERS

Wednesday, November 15


Event Sponsor: NATIONWIDE

Event Sponsor: PA Center for Beef Excellence

Event Sponsor: MAHINDRA

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Event Sponsor: TA Seeds

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1. Search for available wireless networks on your device.2. Select “PA Farm Bureau” and click connect.3. Once connected, open your web browser.

The Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Internet Access Portal Page will appear.

4. Enter the following case sensitive access code: pafarm175. Click on Connect Now.6. You are now connected to the free wireless internet.

Free WiFi Access

Sponsors of Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Annual Meeting WiFi:

JOHN DEERE and VMWARE

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On behalf of Nationwide’s board of directors, senior leadership, our associates and members from across the country, I am proud to extend our gratitude and support for Pennsylvania agriculture and your annual meeting.As a farmer being active with Farm Bureau throughout my career, I know the importance of these annual meetings to network, develop policy and help unite the county, state and national policies in support of Pennsylvania farmers. It’s made Farm Bureau a cherished and valuable grassroots organization for our country.Nationwide is proud to be a part of your annual meeting and appreciates the strong partnership between our organizations. Our founders with Ohio Farm Bureau knew how important protecting those in agriculture was back in 1926 and our leaders share that same passion today.As the number one insurer of farms and ranches in the United States, Nationwide especially appreciates all that you do to help feed and clothe the world. Our relationship remains strong and we are dedicated to protecting what’s most important to you and your family. We wish you all the best for a successful annual meeting and a prosperous 2018! Sparky Weilnau Nationwide Board of Directors

Nationwide Message

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Nominating Committee:

Region Name County

1 William Boyd Lehigh

2 Gordon Kopp Northumberland

3 Timothy Goss Mifflin

4 Gary Long Blair

5 Larry Voll Butler

6 Jeff Shaffer Clarion/Venango/Forest

7 Gary Isadore McKean/Potter

8 Keith Hilliard, Chair Luzerne

Annual Meeting Committees

Credentials Committee:

Donald Koontz, Mercer, Chair

Matthew Matter, Juniata

Richard Muir, Crawford

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Chair: Chris HoffmanVice Chair: Jim Barbour

Secretary: Melissa HarropDistrict 1 District 9Jim Barbour, Susquehanna Charlie Myers, Franklin

District 2 District 10Don Buckman, Bucks Rebecca Harrop, Mifflin

District 3 District 11Melissa Harrop, VacantChester/Delaware District 4 District 12Charlie Porter, Marcia Itle O’Connor, Columbia Cambria District 5 District 13Vacant Vacant District 6 District 14Sue Dotterer, Clinton Cathy Vorisek, Crawford

District 7 District 15Vacant Todd Shearer, Mercer

District 8 District 16Vacant Gretchen Winklosky, Westmoreland

State Ag PromotionCommittee

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District 1 District 9Dave Nogan, Wayne Tyler Funk, Franklin

District 2 District 10Vacant Stacey Hann, Perry

District 3 District 11Steve Barr, Chester Paige Friedline, Somerset

District 4 District 12Raleigh Masters Blakslee, Marcia Itle O’Connor Luzerne Cambria District 5 District 13Ryan & Jodi Calkins, Josh & Allison Beichner, Bradford Clarion

District 6 District 14Logan & Lori Butler, Linnea Campbell, Clarion Warren

District 7 District 15Becky Costa, Zach & Brittany Speer,Northumberland Butler

District 8 District 16Courtney Meyer, David Bentrem & Lancaster Sarah Belback, Washington

Chair: David BentremVice Chair: Jodi CalkinsSecretary: Paige Friedline

State Young Farmers & RanchersCommittee

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Chair: Lisa WherryVice Chair: Joan MyersSecretary: Cynthia Kunz

District 1 District 9Cheryl Matulevich, Joan Myers, Susquehanna Franklin

District 2 District 10Glenda Wismer, Bucks Sonieta Harrop, Mifflin

District 3 District 11Sandy Reyburn, Chester Rachel Detwiler, Blair

District 4 District 12Vacant Mary Snyder, Clearfield District 5 District 13Amberleigh Packard, Michele McMinn, Bradford Elk

District 6 District 14Bonnie Beck, Clinton Cynthia Kunz, Crawford

District 7 District 15Vacant Sandy Craft, Mercer

District 8 District 16Vacant Lisa Wherry, Washington

State Women’s LeadershipCommittee

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1983 Governor Richard Thornburgh1987 Robert R. Marshak, D.V.M., School of Veterinary Medicine, University of PA1987 Dr. Maurice K. Goddard, Past Chair - Vote “Yes” for Farmland Comm.1989 Governor Robert P. Casey1992 Richard W. Newpher, Past AFBF Admin. Sec., Past PFA Admin. Sec.1992 Samuel E. Hayes, Jr., Past PA Sec. of Ag.1996 Keith Eckel, Farmer , Past PFB President, Past Chair, Nationwide Insurance 2006 State Senator Noah Wenger, Farmer2008 State Senator Roger Madigan, Farmer2008 State Representative Art Hershey, Farmer & Organization Leader, House Ag & Rural Affairs Comm. Chair, 2009 Dennis Wolff, Farmer, Past PA Sec. of Ag. 2009 Robert D. Steele, Past Dean of Penn State’s College of Agricultural Science2015 Carl T. Shaffer, Farmer, Past PFB President

The Barnraiser Award is the highest honor Pennsylvania Farm Bureau can bestow on an individual whose achievements exemplify dedication to leadership

for a strong agriculture community. Recipients are selected directly by the Board of Directors.

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Barnraiser Award Winners

Computer Cafe Sponsor: NEW HOLLAND AGRICULTURE

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1968 Paul Anthony, Berks Co., Farmer, Organization Leader 1969 William Bleiler, Lehigh Co., Farmer, Organization Leader 1970 Dr. Norman F. Reber, York Co., Editor, “PA Farmer Magazine” 1971 Frank J. Dice, Franklin Co., Farmer, Organization Leader 1972 J. Lin Huber, Franklin Co., Chair, PA Milk Mkt. Board 1973 M. E. Knouse, Adams Co. Pres., Knouse Food Farm Coop. 1974 State Sen. Elmer Hawbaker, Franklin Co. 1975 Timothy H. Gehman, Lehigh Co., Farmer, Organization Leader 1976 U.S. Congressman George A. Goodling, York Co.; John R. Pitzer, Adams Co., Past PFA Pres.; Wayne A. Stainbrook, Crawford Co., Community Leader 1977 Boyd E. Wolff, Westmoreland Co., Farmer, Organization Leader, Past PA Sec. of Ag. 1978 John Smith, York Co., Ext. Agent, Cooperative Extension Service 1979 Kent D. Shelhamer, Columbia Co., Farmer, Past PA Sec. of Ag.1980 Gerald A. Biggs, Fulton Co., Past PFA Pres. 1981 Taylor A. Doebler, Sr., Lycoming Co., Farmer, Businessman 1982 Kenneth Boyer, Snyder Co., Farmer, Educator, ASCS Ex. Dir. 1983 Leland Bull, Centre Co., Past PA Sec. of Ag., Educator 1984 C. M. Wilson, York Co., Past PFA Admin. Sec. 1985 Amos H. Funk, Lancaster Co., Farmer, Organization Leader 1986 State Rep. Paul J. Yahner, Cambria Co., Farmer1987 D. Eugene Gayman, Franklin Co., Farmer, Past PFA Vice Pres.; Warren Lamm, Berks Co., Farmer, Organization Leader 1988 Joseph Johns, Somerset Co., Farmer, Organization Leader1989 Geary Huntsberger, York Co., Farmer, Organization Leader 1990 Robert Williams, Cumberland Co., Editor, “PA Farmer Magazine”

The Distinguished Service Award recognizes individuals whose achievements exemplify dedication to leadership for a strong agriculture community. Individuals are first nominated by members

in the county; nominations are then judged by a committee made up of past recipients.

Distinguished Service to

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1991 E. Chester Heim, Cumberland Co., Dept. of Ag., Organization Leader T. P. Kirby, Lehigh Co., Founder of PFA1992 Leon Wilkinson, Chester Co., Agriculture Leader1993 William & Gertrude Moore, Berks Co., Farmer, Organization Leaders1994 State Rep. Samuel W. Morris, Chester Co. 1995 State Sen. Roger Madigan, Bradford Co., Farmer1996 Martha Rhoades, Clarion Co., Past PFB Women’s Comm. Chair1997 Charles C. Brosius, Chester Co., Past PA Sec. of Ag.1998 Keith Eckel, Lackawanna Co., Farmer, Past PFB Pres., Past Chair, Nationwide Insurance1999 Robert Hoke Rumler, Franklin Co., Dairy Industry Leader2000 State Sen. Noah Wenger, Lancaster Co., Farmer2001 U.S. Congressman Don Sherwood, Wyoming Co.2002 Milford Kinsman, Bradford Co., Farmer, Organization Leader2003 Samuel E. Hayes, Jr., Huntingdon Co., Past PA Sec. of Ag.2004 State Rep. Art Hershey, Chester Co., Farmer, Organization Leader, House Ag & Rural Affairs Comm. Chair 2005 Guy Donaldson, Adams Co., Farmer, Past PFB Pres.2006 Marlyn Shaffer, Wayne Co., Farmer, Organization Leader2007 State Rep. Paul Semmel, Lehigh Co., Farmer, Organization Leader2009 Richard & Nellie Crawford, Juniata Co.,Farmer, Organization Leaders2010 Charlie & Elaine Benner, Snyder Co., Farmer, Organization Leaders 2011 Dennis Wolff, Columbia Co., Farmer, Past PA Sec. of Ag. 2012 U.S. Congressman Tim Holden, Schuykill Co. 2013 Rich Pallman, Lackawanna Co. , Farmer, Organization Leader, Past Ex. Dir. of USDA Farm Service Agency 2014 Edward Kosa, Potter Co., Farmer, Organization Leader2015 Dave Williams, Wayne Co., Farmer, Organization Leader2016 J. Elrose Glick, Mifflin Co., Farmer, Organization Leader

Agriculture Award Winner

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19th Annual Health & Safety Fair

Tuesday, November 14, 2017, Blue Room, Great American HallSponsored by PFB Health Services

AgrAbility for PennsylvaniansAlzheimer’s AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Red Cross of the Susquehanna ValleyArthritis Foundation Capital BLUECentral Penn HealthCentral Pennsylvania College Dauphin County Aging & Community ServicesDauphin County Department of Drugs & Alcohol ServicesDavis VisionGeisinger Holy Spirit Hospital Grainger Industrial SupplyHighmarkKey Insurance and Benefits ServicesNationwide Insurance Pa. Dairy Princess & Promotion ServicesPa. Department of AgriculturePa. Lyme Disease Awareness CommitteePa. Office of Rural HealthPenn State Hershey Medical CenterPenn State UniversityPrevention Health Screenings Susquehanna Service DogsTake Shape for Life

Tender Touch (Chair Massages)The Valley School of Healing Arts (Reflexology)United Concordia UPMC PinnacleHealthVision Resources of Central PAVisiting Nurses Association (Free Flu Shots)Linda Weihbrecht (Hand Massages)

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