Back-to-Back Trips
Over the course of one week, I had the opportunity to travel to Baltimore, Maryland and Kansas City, Missouri. While in Maryland I attended my first Students of Agronomy Soils and Environmental Science (SASES) meeting. This meeting allowed me to connect with students from different universities with interests in crop and soil management. I was able to engage in many conversations that revolved around improving yields to provide for a growing global population. While at SASES I also competed in the speech contest where I was awarded 3rd place. I am looking forward to attending again in the spring and I encourage other members to attend as well. In Kansas City The National AFA (Agriculture Future on America) Organization held a leadership conference that collegiate students from all across the country attended to strengthen their leadership skills. Along with leadership skills the conference also gave students the opportunity to speak to companies about potential internships or full-time positions. This conference provides a constructive way for students to better prepare themselves for their professional role in society. Both of these trips allowed me to expand my network in the agricultural community and build valuable skills that will help me accomplish tasks in the work force. As a sophomore, I have thoroughly enjoyed taking advantage of these beneficial trips because I appreciate the opportunity to continue to learn outside of the classroom. 