PFB Vice President

PFB Vice President Tommy Nagle is a dedicated agricultural leader and full-time farmer, widely respected for his deep commitment to Pennsylvania’s rural communities and the advancement of modern agriculture.

Tommy owns and manages a diversified agricultural operation in Patton, PA, where he raises 200 head of Angus beef cattle and produces grain on 1,000 acres, primarily focused on corn and soybeans. Beyond production, he is responsible for the business side of the operation, overseeing budgeting, accounting, procurement, recordkeeping, and annual reporting. His experience has given him a well-rounded perspective on both the economic and operational challenges that contemporary producers face.

With over 14 years of hands-on experience managing complex farming operations, Tommy combines practical expertise with a thoughtful, strategic vision for the future of American farming.

Tommy has established a strong reputation as an advocate and effective spokesperson for farm families across the state. In this leadership role, he has worked to influence policy, promote responsible land stewardship, and safeguard the interests of farmers in legislative and regulatory discussions. Through his service, Tommy strives to advance policies that support rural economic growth, protect natural resources, and ensure a safe, sustainable food supply for generations to come.

Nagle served on the PFB State Board of Directors for three years before being elected Vice President. Nagle has served on the Cambria County Farm Bureau Board of Directors for eight years, from 2011-2019 and has served as the President of Cambria County Farm Bureau from 2014-19. Nagle has been a longtime contributor to Farm Bureau, previously serving as the Vice President of his county, and he served as the policy development chair and the Young Farmer and Rancher (now Young Ag Professionals) chair in Cambria County.

In 2013, Nagle won PFB’s Young Farmer and Rancher Achievement Award, which is awarded to a Young Farmer and Rancher involved in production agriculture who has excelled in their farm or ranch and that demonstrate superior leadership skills. Overall, Nagle has more than a decade of experience in Farm Bureau leadership roles.

Nagle previously worked for DelGrosso Foods, as a purchase director for Imler’s Poultry and as a business banker for M&T Bank.

Nagle holds an accounting degree from Saint Francis University. Tommy has five children.