When Ella arrived at Penn State, she had little experience working with large animals. Today, she’s helping care for dairy cows, advocating for agriculture, and preparing for a future working with animals every day. Through her role at the Penn State Dairy Barns, she milks the cows, feed/care for newborn calves, scrapes manure, and moves cows into the parlor. She has also had the opportunity to administer IVs, operate machinery, and learn the inner workings of the dairy industry. “Farmers are the first step of this process and are often underappreciated. I have also seen that consumers are often unaware of what happens at a farm level and often make decisions based on misinformation. That is why I am so grateful to be able to advocate for this industry.” “I cannot emphasize enough how amazing hands-on experiences at Penn State are, especially in the agsciences. Not only does it give you a chance to get involved in whatever industry you want to be a part of, but it also gives you th...