Agronomy Ambassador Blog

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…

Hello! My name is Kaia Wright and I am so excited to be a new agronomy ambassador. I’m a sophomore majoring in soil and water sciences and I’m from Fairfax, Virginia. I grew up in the suburbs of DC, but had a peek at the world of agriculture as I grew up visiting my grandparents’…

Throughout my prior internships, I have done many different jobs and had many different roles. But there is one thing I have found that helps exceed at all of them. This would be to get involved and challenge yourself. This has been the most beneficial teaching and learning experience. While it does take a boss…

Hello All! If you’re interested in agronomy, crop, or plant research, I highly encourage joining a lab. If the word “lab” seems scary or sounds like a painful 3 hour class to you, don’t worry! Joining a lab means that you are associated with a Professor and the graduate and undergraduates that work for them.…