Donald W. Cairns

OWNER/OPERATOR, CAIRNS FAMILY FARM

Donald Cairns was elected to the Board of Trustees by delegates from Agricultural Societies effective July 1, 2021. Cairns is a 1988 Penn State alumnus who owns and operates Cairns Family Farm in Chester County, a 1,600-acre crop farming operation. He previously spent 35 years as a professional risk management consultant, developing risk management and insurance programs for large businesses and government agencies. Cairns also serves as vice chairman of the Chester County Agricultural Land Preservation Board and holds service positions with the Farm Bureau Legislative Committee and the 4-H Livestock Program.