Join Pints & Policy with the European Union, a series tailored for young professionals featuring American and European experts, food and drinks. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the future of farming and agriculture on both sides of the Atlantic.

The program will begin with remarks by Troy Ott (Dean, Penn State University College of Agricultural Sciences) followed by a conversation with Silke Boger (Minister Counselor for Agriculture, EU Delegation to the US), Stephanie Shirk (Director, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Business Development Center), and Jodi Gauker (New and Beginning Farmer Initiative Co-chair, Penn State University Extension), moderated by Jesse Tanson. The event will conclude with testimonials by Penn State alumni Candy Wasson, Krystal Wasson Berkey, and Kacee Burke.

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Doors Open at 6:00 PM

Discussion and Q&A from 6:30-7:30 PM

Networking from 7:30 PM

Happy Valley Live 

1031 E College Ave, State College, PA 16801