Biography

Samantha is a dairy educator based in Cumberland County. She joined Extension after working at Pennsylvania Farm Bureau as the Director of Training in the Member Services Division, Samantha developed and implemented trainings for new staff and current staff members. She serviced clients throughout the Agricultural Sector, for whom she was responsible for providing professional services to meet their financial and business needs. Additionally, she worked as a Supervisor for a Grade A milk processing facility in Wisconsin.

She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Sciences from Penn State in addition to two minors in Environmental Inquiry and Agronomy. She has her Master’s Degree from Penn State in Homeland Security with a focus on Agricultural Biosecurity and Food Safety Defense. Samantha is planning on pursuing a PhD in Agriculture Biosecurity.