The Delaware Farm Bureau has selected two Kent County college students to fill their summer internship positions.
Harmony “Montana” Golden from Felton and Dillana Reed from Camden will work together to advance the organization’s goals of supporting Delaware’s agricultural community through education and advocacy efforts that benefit both farming families and consumers.
Golden, who moved to Felton from Panama City, Florida, is currently studying Agricultural Studies at Warner University in Lake Wales, Florida, where she’s also pursuing minors in Marketing and Education as a sophomore. Her agricultural background comes from being raised on her family’s farm and participating in FFA during her youth. Golden hopes to use this internship to develop practical experience in agricultural advocacy, network with industry leaders, and develop professional skills through the organization’s programs and activities. When not studying, she works as an intern with Youth Leaders in Production Agriculture and leads her campus chapter of Delight, a college ministry. Her career goals include becoming an agriculture educator or working in a role that advances the farming industry.
“This opportunity means a lot to me because it allows me to grow professionally, build confidence, and take meaningful steps toward my future career while working in a field I am passionate about,” said Golden about the summer internship.
Reed, who grew up in Camden, is currently completing her junior year at Delaware Valley University in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, studying agribusiness with a focus on livestock, dairy, and equine studies. Her connection to the organization’s mission comes from her family’s farming background and personal understanding of the difficulties facing agricultural producers. When not in class, Reed assists with farm operations, cares for her horse, and competes with her university’s western equestrian team. Her family’s connection to the organization and its commitment to supporting both the agricultural sector and local communities motivated her interest in the internship. Reed is excited to develop expertise in various agricultural areas, particularly policy issues, member services, and industry advocacy.
“I take pride in my agricultural roots and am grateful for the opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to an organization that supports Delaware agriculture and its producers,” said Reed.
The interns’ primary summer project will center on encouraging Delaware families to use locally-grown specialty crops in their regular meal planning. This effort will include creating simple recipes, promoting local farmers markets, and producing cooking demonstration videos with organization members, chefs, and other community food advocates. The project receives funding from the United States Department of Agriculture Specialty Crop Block Grant and involves collaboration with the Delaware Department of Agriculture. The goal is to build stronger relationships between consumers and local farmers, increase the use of specialty crops in everyday cooking, and promote family involvement in both cooking and agriculture.
More information about Delaware Farm Bureau is available at defb.org. Those interested in sharing recipes or participating in cooking videos can contact Assistant Executive Director and Marketing Coordinator Mikayla Paul at [email protected].
