Lauren Itle-Szpala

Coming from a background rooted deeply within agriculture, I have grown up watching and learning the ins-and-out of what it takes to work in and run a business in the dairy industry. My experiences have paved a path for me through raising livestock through our local 4-H program, being involved with my county’s Farm Bureau, to helping with my family’s business stemming back five generations- the agricultural industry of Pennsylvania has only fueled my passion to pursue a career in poultry. Upon graduation, I intend to apply for graduate school to complete a master’s of science in animal science focusing on poultry nutrition. After completing my master’s I will enter the egg industry in an upper management role where I intend to oversee both live production and processing of eggs.