While some in the agriculture industry have complained of youth’s lack of interest in becoming farmers, some Berks County youth say that is not the case.

Jordan Dietrich, 19, Mohrsville, headed into the ring with his steer hoping to win Grand Champion at the Berks County Livestock Roundup Show and Sale, his last roundup with the 4-H. As a third generation farmer, Dietrich is planning on growing hay and raising Angus beef. Through 4-H, Dietrich connected with other farmers and until he is able to get his own farm operating, he knows he has a job working in agriculture.

Dietrich owns three Angus cows he plans on breeding. Although he expects calves nine months from now, he plans on keeping them until he has a herd large enough to allow him to begin sales.