Agronomy Ambassador Blog

Hey everyone! My name is Shelby Gillis and I am a junior majoring in Plant Genetics, Breeding and Biotechnology. I grew up on a corn and soybean farm in a small town north of Muncie, IN called Eaton. Growing up on a farm, I have always had a passion for agriculture. I knew I wanted…

This past summer I chose to take a more unconventional route and intern for my dad on my family farm. Since I was old enough to work, I have had summer jobs, meaning I’ve never been around on the farm in the spring/ summer. I figured I needed to get that real world experience to…

As we recently had the career fair and many people are busy applying for internships, I thought it would be a good idea to share about my internship this past summer. This past summer I interned with Beck’s Hybrids as a PFR intern. PFR is Practical Farm Research. PFR is just what it sounds like,…

I always look forward to stopping by the Purdue Farmers Market on Thursdays. The Farmers Market is from 11-3pm on Thursdays from May 2 through October 31 on Memorial Mall. Stopping by to check out vendors is a great study break I look forward to each week. The Farmers Market has fresh baked items, clothing,…

There is no doubt that here at Purdue, the opportunities to be involved are nearly endless, being in the student section for football and basketball, clubs, ambassador programs, ministries, jobs, and volunteering are just a few. I am so thankful for Purdue because of all of the things being a student has allowed me to…

Here we are, already halfway through the semester, it is crazy how fast it has gone by. As a senior, I cannot help but be sentimental about getting ready for my last semester of college. It feels like yesterday that I was a freshman walking around campus thinking about how much time I have left.…

Hello everyone! My name is Jason Emsweller, and I am a new Agronomy Ambassador for the 2024-2025 school year. I am a senior in Agronomy with a concentration in Crop and Soil Management, and I also have a minor in Farm Management. I am from Batesville, Indiana which is in the southeastern part of the…

My name is Corban Warren and I am a 3rd year undergraduate in Plant Genetics, Breeding, and Biotechnology with a minor in Data Driven Agriculture. My career focus is the applications of computer science and bioinformatics in the field of plant genetics. While at Purdue I have worked for Dr. Buckmaster in the Open Ag…

Hello everyone! My name is Ahren and I’m a sophomore in Plant Genetics, Breeding, and Biotechnology. I am from Annapolis, Maryland and during my free time I enjoy weightlifting, origami, juggling, and listening to music. I am passionate about learning and trying new things. This year I am an RA in the glorious Owen Hall…