Agronomy Ambassador Blog

I have enjoyed taking a few horticulture classes alongside my agronomy coursework. In the HORT 318 Production of Horticulture class, I have learned aspects of grape, apple, and specialty crop production. Hort 318 takes a field trip each year to Van Drunen Farms in Momence, Illinois to learn how certain specialty crops go from being…

This past summer was the last summer I will ever have as a student. I took full advantage of my last summer as a student, but I also prioritized my future. This summer I decided to return to the family farm instead of taking an internship, like I have done the past two summers before.…

As I near my final semester here at Purdue I am reminded of just how important it is to stay connected with faculty and professors. These individuals can offer great advice about classes, jobs and internships and just general life advice. Purdue Agronomy does a great job of getting students connected with faculty right off…

It is hard to believe that another school year has come and gone. In just a few short months I will be a senior facing the reality of many “lasts” in college. Freshman year seems like it was not too long ago, and I will say that my Freshman self would be proud of my…

In AGRY 505 Forages, I have learned about grazing practices, pasture management, and the benefits of forages in a pasture. One of the main objectives of the class is to learn how different grasses, legumes, and forbs benefit the soil differently. This class has been extremely beneficial to me because I am working with cover…

I will be spending my summer in Oklahoma, the Sooner State. This summer internship with Winfield United will grow me both professionally and personally. I will be able to experience what agriculture is like out in Oklahoma. I look forward to seeing what the Sooner State has to offer in terms of adventures and comparing…

As Junior year comes to an end, several things have happened that younger me never thought I would be doing. After becoming Agronomy Club President, I have been way more involved in several different events, and it has been a great experience that has helped me become a more outgoing person. One thing that I…

This past week in April, me and seven other agronomy students got the opportunity to travel to Idaho to compete in the yearly NACTA contest. The reason for this trip to Idaho was from being involved and being part of the Purdue Collegiate Crops Judging Team. This team has been one of my favorite classes…