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Pennsylvania Young farmers' association

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Betty showing off for us in her new barn.
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Betty laying down on the job.
2/9/2018 - Finished up our 2018 Winter Conference with an incredible tour of the International Conservation Center to see the magnificent elephants and a roast beef lunch at the Berlin Firehall.  A special thank you to the staff at ICC for giving us an unforgettable experience! 
2/8/2018 - Finishing up a great conference week at Seven Springs with a hearty breakfast before heading to ICC to see the new elephant barn.
2/7/2018 - Morning delegate meetings and big lunch start our Wednesday morning.  The spouse program heads to Rockwood Mill Shoppes for lunch and a show.  Afternoon workshops are leading into our big dinner  and awards banquet tonight.
2/6/2018 - A great dinner at Seven Springs of ribs, chicken, steak loin and incredible desserts with a fun-filled agricultural themed magic show by Gary Weimer highlighted our evening.  An ice cream social topped off the evening.  Great food and fun for everyone!
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Tour of Baer Brothers Maple Products
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Tour of Guy Chemical

Announcements

2/6/2016 - Due to weather, the demonstration workshop by Lineman Phil Martz of the Somerset REC on Wednesday afternoon will be moved indoors.  Meet at the Wintergreen Room at 2:45pm to go to the new location.
2/6/2018 - Dinner tonight at 6:30 in the Alpine Room sponsored by Berlin VFW.  Featured entertainment is Magician Gary Weimer sponsored by TCPMagic.com.
2/6/2018 - Registration is open from 8:00AM to 5:00PM today.  Many people are in attendance.  Lunch sponsored by Somerset Fraternal Order of Eagles was a delicious buffet provided by the staff here at  beautiful Seven Springs Mountain Resort.  The buses are loaded and heading off to the great tours at Guy Chemical and Baer Brothers Sugar Camp.
1/18/2018 - The issues regarding the online lodging reservations have been resolved.  If you have previously attempted to book a room at the special event rate and have not been able to, please try again.
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(Ask for PYFA Conference Rate)
2018 Conference Sponsors

Winter Conference 2018

Tuesday

Tour Info

7:00-8:00- Breakfast on your own

8:00-5:00- Registration(Seasons Room)

8:00-10:00-Executive Board Meeting(Hemlock Room)

8:00-5:00- Hospitality Room Open Sponsored by Witmer's Feed and Grain, Inc.

9:00-10:30-Media Blitz(Giant Eagle, Rte. 31)

11:00-Lunch   (Alpine Room) Sponsored by Somerset Fraternal Order of Eagles #1801

12:30-Board Buses-Center Lobby

 1:00-4:00-Tours Sponsored by Keystate Metals, LLC
     Guy Chemical Company
     Baer Brothers Maple Production

5:00-Spokesperson Contest

6:30-Opening Banquet(Alpine Room-buffet) Sponsored by Berlin Veterans of Foreign Wars
         Toastmaster - Denise Leydig
          Invocation
          Dinner
          Presentation of Citation-Carl Metzger
          Entertainment - TCP Magic, Gary Weimer, Magician Sponsored by AgIsMagic.com
          Announcements
9:00-Ice Cream Social(Hospitality Room)

Wednesday

Workshop info

6:30-8:00-Breakfast on your own

8:00-6:00-Registration(Seasons Room)

8:00-5:00-Hospitality Room Open Sponsored by Luther P. Miller, Inc.

8:00-9:30-PYFA Past Officers Meeting(Hemlock Room)
8:00-9:30-Advisors Meeting

9:30-11:30-Business Meeting(Wintergreen Room) Sponsored by Witmer's Feed and Grain, Inc., Luther P. Miller, Inc. and Kencove Farm Fence, Inc.

11:00-Spouse Program, Buses Leave-Center Lobby Sponsored by West Central Equipment, LLC

11:30-12:30-Lunch and Presentations(Alpine Room) Sponsored by Berlin American Legion Post #445
       Toastmaster - Host Chapter
        Invocation
        Largest Conference Registration - Greg Croner
        2018 PYFA/PAAE Summer Conference Preview
        2018 NYFEA Institute Preview
        2019 PYFA Winter Conference Preview - Steve Kline

1:00-4:00 Workshops-(Wintergreen Room)

     1:00-1:45  Tammy Colt, Regional Wildlife Diversity Biologist Sponsored by Renaissance Nutrition, Inc.

     2:00-2:45  Justin Croner, Mifield Analytics team manager, Growmark FS, LLC. Sponsored by Somerset Trust Co.

     3:00-3:45  Phil Martz, Jr., Lineman for REC, outside Powerline Demonstration Sponsored by Somerset Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc.
 
6:00- Awards Banquet & Auction(Alpine Room) Sponsored by Keystate Metals, LLC.
          Toastmaster - Jason Rentzel
           Invocation
           National Anthem - Edith Rhoades
           Dinner
           Introduction of Guests - Host Chapter
           Introduction of Tour Hosts - Host Chapter
           Introduction of Sponsors - Host Chapter
           Greetings from NYFEA
           FFA Greetings from State - FFA President
 
        Awards: 
          Outstanding Community Service
          Outstanding Young Farmer Under 30
          Outstanding Young Farmer Over 30
          Outstanding Young Farmer Chapter
          Outstanding Agri-Business Person
          Honorary Young Farmer - Jason Rentzel
          Richard Hoppes Memorial Award - Jason Rentzel, Grace Hoppes
          Outstanding Young Farmer Advisors
          NAAE Region 6 Outstanding Post Secondary/Adult Education Program - Berlin PYFA Chapter
          Recognition of Past Presidents - Jason Rentzel
          Recognition of Past Officers - Jason Rentzel
          Presentation of New Officers - Jason Rentzel
     Announcements
     Door Prizes and Live Auction - Mike Knepper, Auctioneer


Thursday

tour info

6:30-7:30-Breakfast Buffet (Alpine Room)

7:45-Board Buses
Tour-International Conservancy Center(Elephant Farm), Fairhope, PA Sponsored by Rob's Rations, LLC and Bedford Farm Bureau

8:00-12:00-Hospitality Room Open Sponsored by Kencove Farm Fence, Inc.

12:30-Closing Luncheon Sponsored by Beachdale Farms, Inc.
Lunch-Berlin Borough Building

2:00-Board buses to go back to Seven Springs

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