I was a bit intimated at first because I knew nothing about using social media to support a conference and plus it was on topics I hardly knew about. I was not sure if I should join YPARD because I did not have an agricultural background and I was new to working in this sector. Then I thought, why not? So,I took a leap of faith and I decided to join YPARD so that I could learn more and interact with young professionals in the field.
The experience I had remotely / online has been life changing for me. Even though I have never been to any event in person, supporting various events via social media over the years have made me feel part of the group. The lessons learned from live-tweeting during events, webinars, blog posts and the exchange of emails by various members have empowered me so much. My outlook and image about agriculture and youth’s role has been forever changed since 2012.