Agronomy Ambassador Blog

Summer internships are strongly encouraged in college and are a great way to boost your resume. They are a great way to gain skills in your area of interest and network in the agriculture industry. The internship application and interview season starts in October and runs until about March. The Purdue College of Ag career…

This semester I am truly focusing on the science and systematic approach of Agronomy. I am taking Organic Chemistry, Biology, Cropping Systems, and Farm Organization. These classes have all been very interesting and are structured in a way that helps me succeed as a student. AGRY 375 is Cropping Systems and is currently taught by…

If you’re a Purdue student or have any friends/family members that attended Purdue, you’ve probably heard that they don’t clear the snow here, but instead just polish the ice. I’m currently in my third year here at Purdue and during my time I’ve seen my fair share of winter weather and polished sidewalks. I’ve strayed…

College is a unique opportunity to find who you truly are. However, progress towards discovering the person you are meant to be can be stalled by the desire to “fit in”. Whether this push to conform comes from your friends, parents, or whoever, it is the greatest disservice you can do for yourself and your…

In December of 2020, I was accepted to be a member of Purdue Ag Council. I went through an interview and application process to join Ag Council and I am so thankful for that opportunity. Ag Council is an organization on Purdue’s campus that hosts events for students and encourages clubs in the College of…

  While reflecting upon the past 3.5 years, I can definitely identify some “yays” and “nays” in my time here at Purdue. It took me a year or so to start getting involved in things I was interested in or thought could be a good experience. If there was one thing I would tell my…

This has been a pretty good semester. I have really enjoyed my Farm Management and Weed Science classes. However, I am excited for break especially since all my finals are online so I get to go home a week early.

Absolutely. I’ve written about data science here before, but I can’t stress enough how beneficial it is to take a few classes and develop those skills. Being able to work with large data sets is so for plant genetics and breeding—and honestly, most majors. A few courses I would recommend are ENTM 242, which gives…