Mission Statement

The mission of the Pennsylvania Young Farmers Association is to educate and promote the agriculture industry.

Constitution & Bylaws

Young Farmers Association Handbook

Goals of Adult Education in Agriculture

The adult education in agriculture program provides individual and group organized instruction to agriculturists and consumer public in the local community. Specifically, the program is designed to assist those in production, agriculture, and agribusiness to become successfully established or to improve their current agricultural status. Also, an educational focus is to improve understanding and communication between the consumer public and the agricultural community regarding common concerns and issues.

1. To make available the support from technical and management services to production and agribusiness personnel that will maximize economic efficiency of available resources and insure a safe environmentally sound operation.
2. To provide individual and group instruction in the "classroom" or on site setting  that will aid the participants in making appropriate decisions
3. To educate the consumer public in the areas of agriculture that affect the health and safety and to minimize the conflict of interests and concerns.
4. To communicate with local chapters and individuals in response to their need.
5. To provide leadership training opportunities for PYFA members at both the state and local levels.
6. To engage in a close relationship with agricultural organizations and other business and service industries to enhance learning and cooperation.
7. To provide those in production and agribusiness careers the necessary support for sound business organization, record keeping, farm laws, and estate planning.
8. To provide wholesome educational, social, and recreational activities for members and families.
9. To provide means by which local chapters can share knowledge and experiences that would be of value to other PYFA chapter members.
10. To provide a link with secondary, post secondary, vocational, youth and private educational organizations.

CTSOs are nonprofit, intracurriculur associations for students. Pennsylvania coordinates eight student organizations that provide career awareness, leadership, motivation, and recognition for career related skills. The Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) are an extension of the classroom instructional program by integrating academics and career and technical skills into real work experiences. For further information, please contact CTE Office, Division of Professional Development & Support Services, Bureau of Career and Technical Education, 333 Market Street1 Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333 (717) 783-6867 Website