About Tom Kramer
Tom Kramer grew up in rural Maryland where he was active in 4-H and FFA. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Animal and Poultry Sciences and a Master of Science in Career and Technical Education with an emphasis in agricultural education from Virginia Tech. He began his career working with producers in central Virginia to increase awareness of holistic practices focused on improving soil and water quality, the positive impacts of responsible grazing on carbon sequestration and producer profitability. He grew up on a small farm and currently raises cattle on a larger scale, implementing several Best Management Practices to include stream exclusion, a winter feeding facility, hardened stream crossings and a grazing management plan.