Today, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy Walker took a tour of the Zahncroft Dairy in Womelsdorf, demonstrating both economic forethought and practical education. The purpose of the visit was to provide information about the state’s Dairy Herd Manager Apprenticeships, which are a twin pillar supporting Pennsylvania’s dairy farmers and demonstrating the $132.5 billion Shapiro Administration investment strategy in the state’s thriving agriculture sector.
The Shapiro Administration has embraced an approach that boldly aims to both grow and solidify Pennsylvania’s workforce’s capabilities by actively integrating learning and earning. A press statement claims that the apprenticeships are a shining example of this program, providing avenues for people like Rylee Fuller and Kristina Quinn, Dairy Herd Manager Apprentices at Zahncroft Dairy, to develop their abilities while making a tangible contribution to the farm’s prosperity.
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy Walker, Executive Director Jayne Sebright of the Center for Dairy Excellence, co-owners Doug and Katie Sattazahn of Zahncroft Dairy, and apprentices Kristina Quinn and Rylee Fuller were among those on the tour. Participants saw directly how these apprenticeships provide as vital support for local farmers hoping to succeed in a cutthroat market, in addition to being educational opportunities.
Scheduled for Wednesday, November 20 at 11:30 a.m., the event gave apprentices like Quinn and Fuller the chance to show off their learned skills by conducting the farm tour themselves, in addition to showcasing the real-world working knowledge that the apprenticeship program imparts. The state works to ensure that Pennsylvania stays at the forefront of agricultural innovation and sustainability by supporting such initiatives.
Zahncroft Dairy, 3993 Smaltz Rd, Womelsdorf, PA, has become a platform for telling the tale of Pennsylvania agriculture through its people as well as its goods. The farm serves as an example of how Pennsylvanian farming communities may thrive under well-thought-out, encouraging educational frameworks, with a cast that connects government representatives with diligent apprentices.
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