Agronomy Ambassador Blog

During this semester, I had the opportunity to volunteer at the fish fry the college of agriculture puts on every year for alumni. I had a great time serving my community and being able to connect with those people who attended. I was able to meet some new people and enjoy some time with my…

One of the most impactful organizations I have been involved in while at Purdue has been Agriculture Future of America. AFA is an organization open to any college student that is pursuing a career in food, natural resources, or agriculture. Every November their annual leaders’ conference takes place in Kansas City, MO. Students have the…

During my time here at Purdue I have had the chance to volunteer at many different events. Most of my time volunteering has been with Agronomy Club. I have been able to volunteer at the ag alumni fish fry and also food finders. Food Finders of Greater Lafayette is a food bank near Purdue. This…

This spring semester has been flying by. It is hard to believe that we are already half way through this semester. One of the drawbacks of being halfway done with the semester is that it means we are in week 9 of school which is probably the second hardest week in the semester only behind…

The second half of the spring semester is a busy time in Purdue Agronomy. In Late March and April, there are many trips and campus wide events that Purdue Agronomy students are involved in. This spring a group of students on the Soils team will travel for National Soil contest. Another group of soil and…

Coming into my freshman year I was a double major in Ag Business and Crop Science, thinking I wanted to focus on the business side of agriculture. The first semester I was in Crop Production (AGRY 105), which changed my perspective on my major. Learning from Dr. Gerber, working in the Crop Resource Center, and…

At this point, I’ve spent almost 8 semesters at the great Purdue University. I’ve studied through COVID, post-pandemic culture, and the somewhat “back to normal” life on campus now. As I reflect on what I’ve done, what I didn’t do, and what I should’ve done, I have some advice that may be helpful.  Lean on…

The College of Ag Career fairs are some of the greatest opportunities to land an internship, or even a full-time position. As a Senior graduating this May, I’ve had the chance to be on both sides of the table. I think I’d prefer being a recruiter, however being a student seeking opportunity first was necessary…