Rebekah J. Slabach is seeking a role in the agriculture industry utilizing her dual degrees in Agricultural Sciences and Agricultural and Applied Economics from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. She has work experience as a summer intern with Farm Credit of the Virginias and Virginia Cooperative Extension. Additionally, she served as a Resident Advisor at Virginia Tech and was the State Vice-President for the Virginia FFA Association. Slabach has received several achievements and was involved with agricultural organizations during her time at Virginia Tech.

1. R e b e k a h J . S l a b a c h
4242 Cluster Springs Road Alton, VA 24520 | rslabach@vt.edu | 434.579.8496
OBJECTIVE To apply the knowledge I have gained and skills I have developed from my
undergraduate education and experiences to a role in the agriculture industry.
EDUCATION Virginia Polytechnic Institute
and State University
Class of 2016, 3.7 GPA
Dual Degree: Agricultural Sciences
and Agricultural and Applied Economics
Minors: Animal Science, International Agriculture
EXPERIENCE Farm Credit of the Virginias – Summer Intern • May 2015-August 2015
Agricultural Lending and Processing Division, Shenandoah Valley
 Evaluate business plans and current accounts for farms and operations
 Conduct underwriting and credit analysis into loan requests and accounts
 Collaborate with loan officers and credit analysts in field visits and meetings
Virginia Cooperative Extension – Summer Intern• May 2014 – August 2014
 Work with unit extension agents to coordinate and implement programs
surrounding 4-H, Agriculture/Natural Resources, and Forestry/Wildlife
 Participate in meetings and committees where local issues are identified and
prioritized, and program results and plans are discussed
Housing and Residence Life, Virginia Tech – Resident Advisor • 2015 - 2016
First-Year Student and International Student Communities.
 Foster a safe atmosphere and a home-like environment for students
 Host meetings, events, and activities to establish a strong community
Virginia FFA Association – State Vice-President • June 2012-June 2013
 Presented workshops and motivational speeches on topics of leadership,
teamwork, and personal growth to middle and high schools and FFA chapters
 Represented the Association among stakeholders and in the ag industry
 Participated in an international agriculture seminar in Argentina
ACHIEVEMENTS Virginia Farm Bureau Collegiate Ag Issues Discussion Meet: State Winner (2015)
Young Farmers of Virginia Agriculture Stewardship: State Winner (2013)
American FFA Degree and Lifetime Membership recipient (2013)
Virginia Farm Bureau Outstanding Young Agriculturist (2011)
ACTIVITIES Alpha Zeta Honors Fraternity
Beef Leadership Council
Block and Bridle
Agricultural Economics Club
National Agri-Marketing Association
Agriculture Future of America
RESEARCH
 Impact of Live Fence Posts used in Silvopasture Systems on Ecosystem Services
and Quality of Life, Spring 2014; two-week field study completed in Costa Rica
 Student-Run Business Enterprise, Legacy Farm at Virginia Tech; Fall-Spring 2015
 Product Promotion for New and Beginning Young Farmers Entering Niche and
Specialty Markets, Fall 2015; Kohl Centre Foundation
References Available Upon Request