Pennsylvania Maple Syrup Producer’s Council

Good morning PA!

I think it’s time to introduce myself. My name is Riley Thompson and I am your newly crowned Pennsylvania State Maple Ambassador! I live on a small cattle farm in Potter County with my parents and our German Shepard, Zena.

I am a senior at Northern Potter High School where I am a member of the Headwaters FFA Chapter, serving as this years President. My main FFA project is beef production. I have shown steers at our local county fair since I was 8 years old and own roughly 10 breeding cows and heifers.

I am also apart of my high school basketball team and will soon be starting my senior season. This will be my eighth year playing with my team.

Maple has roots that run deep in my family and has become one of our most treasured traditions. This industry has a very special place in my heart and I am very excited to be representing all the wonderful maple producers from around the state!