We are pleased with the leadership team that has been and continues to be developed for Agrarian Country. This team is responsible for developing and implementing all aspects of Agrarian Country projects. Volunteers and part-time staff members provide financial administration and bookkeeping services, general administration and clerical services, marketing and design services, technical consulting services, and educational development services.

President

The President of Agrarian Country is Dr. Robert S. Barr, a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University with a doctorate in Agricultural Education and School Administration. He is an educator, author, speaker, publisher, real estate appraiser, and business entrepreneur. Dr. Barr has traveled internationally, and has been responsible for establishing numerous successful organizations and businesses. In 1960, Robert Barr was honored by Presidents Eisenhower and Kennedy as “Top 4-H Youth” in America. A year later, he was honored by the National Holstein Association as “National Holstein Boy.” Dr. Barr has been a high school educator, taught at The Pennsylvania State University, served as Assistant Executive Director of Intermediate Unit 17, served two terms on the Board of Directors for The Pennsylvania State University’s College of Agriculture Alumni Association, founded a two-year vocational and Bible school, and published a travel guide.

He is a strong proponent of farmland preservation and has provided expert testimony on appraisal, tax reform, Clean and Green (agricultural land preservation), and conservation easement programs. His other professional interests include the agricultural industry, real estate appraisal, and Christian ministries.

Executive Director of Administration and The Star Barn Project Director and Curator

Roberta A. Freeman is the Executive Director of Administration and The Star Barn Project Director and Curator for Agrarian Country. She graduated from Walk-Way Vocational and Bible Institute where she majored in Biblical studies and commercial art. Over the years, she also received training from other colleges in music, fine art, computer graphic arts, and writing. She has nearly 25 years of experience in office and business administration and is an experienced editor. Additionally, she is a graphic design artist who has designed logos and marketing materials for numerous businesses, including those for Agrarian Country. In addition to project oversight, Roberta will serve as a writer, editor, graphic designer and historian for Agrarian Country projects.