Agronomy Ambassador Blog

My name is Andrew Thurman. I’m a junior studying Agronomy with a concentration in crop and soil management and a minor in Farm Management. I’m from the small town of Hartford City, IN where I grew up on a family farm. I chose Purdue, not only because my dad and mom went here, but because…

Hi all, my name is Katie and I am from LaPorte, IN. I am a Soil and Water Sciences major in the agronomy department, but I am also an Agricultural Education major. I am a Junior and I know that Purdue was the right choice for me, as I have made new friends and connections…

My name is Joshua Adams. I am currently a Sophomore studying Agronomy with a focus on Crop and Water Management. I come from the small town of Hillsboro, Indiana that is only 45 minutes South of campus. It is a very rural area and is largely agriculture based. The area I grew up is one…

Hello, my name is Meghna Saldanha, and I am from a suburb of Minneapolis, MN. This is my first year being an ambassador, my second year in the PGBB program, and my third year at Purdue. This year is already looking a lot different than other years. Along with the masks and social distancing rules,…

Want to find a way to get involved with the Agronomy Department outside of the classroom? Build a community with students with similar interests as you? Participate in community service while on campus? Develop professional skills that will benefit your personal growth? Agronomy Club is a great way to do so! Agronomy Club includes students…

Hi! My name is Isabel Gordon, I’m a new Agronomy Ambassador and currently a sophomore in Plant Genetics, Breeding, and Biotechnology. I am from Aurora, IL, a suburb of Chicago. I chose to major in PGBB and be a part of the Agronomy Department because I am extremely interested in  genetics and sustainable agriculture/food systems.…

  Hi! My name is Alexis Middleton and I’m a junior studying Agronomy with an International concentration. I also have two minors: Food and Agribusiness Management & Ag Systems Management.  Last summer, I interned for Winfield United as a Summer Research Technician based out Bismarck, North Dakota. I planted sunflowers, corn, sorghum, and beans for…

Hi! My name is Riley Garner, a new Agronomy Ambassador this year. I am currently a junior studying Agronomy with a minor in Farm Management. I’m from just outside of Kokomo, IN (about an hour directly east of West Lafayette). As a freshman I started out in the department of Ag Econ, but soon realized…

This summer, I had the privilege to have an internship in Great Falls, Montana. This is now the second internship I have had out west. It always takes me off guard when I introduce myself to others that are not from Indiana. Purdue has a “big name” reputation, and being from Indiana, I think I…