AGEC Student Envoys

Hometown: Indianapolis, IN
Class: Junior

Lacking an agriculture background, Purdue still welcomed me with open arms and plenty of opportunities to get involved. On campus, I am involved in Purdue Ag Council as the Secretary, Dean's Scholars, and Delight Ministries, and I am an Agriculture Future of America Ambassador. I am also in the Alpha Zeta agriculture honor society. I have studied abroad in Spain, Portugal, and Ireland. This past summer, I interned for Helena as an Agronomy/Sales Intern in Michigan. My biggest piece of advice, find the clubs on campus that interest you!

Hometown: Greens Fork, IN
Class: Senior

Growing up on my family’s row crop farm, I developed a passion for agriculture and knew I wanted to work with farmers for my future career. Alongside being an Envoy, I have served as the Executive Director of Finance for the Purdue Cooperative Council, was an officer in the Agribusiness Club, and held many leadership positions in Ann Tweedale Cooperative House. I am so grateful for all my peers at Purdue and hope that all incoming students can create their community, as I was lucky enough to do.

Hometown: Goshen, IN
Class: Junior

At Purdue, I'm involved in the Dairy Club, where I have served as Secretary and Vice President of Events; Purdue Collegiate Cattleman's Association; Chauncey Cooperative, where I have been Purchasing Agent and House Manager; and with the Envoy team. I've completed two internships, one as a Herdsman at Benton Dairy, learning about operations and cow health at a large commercial dairy. This past summer, I was a dairy technology sales intern at Merck Animal Health, based in Madison, WI. I've also been lucky enough to study abroad in Ireland in my time at Purdue!

Hometown: Lafayette, IN
Class: Sophomore

While at Purdue, I am not only involved with the Envoys team but also the Recruitment Chair for the National Agri-Marketing Association, Ag Council, College Mentors for Kids, Letters of Love and a member of Delta Gamma Sorority. These past couple of summers, I have had the opportunity to work as a sales intern for a seed production business, Northern Star Seed. I got to travel across the United States, talk to farmers about their crops and learn more about the agricultural world. Growing up, I did 10 years of 4H and was raised on a family farm where Agriculture became a huge passion of mine. Purdue made change so easy for me by providing me with a great education, amazing friendships and awesome opportunities to grow personally and professionally!

Hometown: Wadesville, IN
Class: Sophomore

Growing up on a robotic dairy and grain farm, I quickly developed a deep passion for agriculture and the close-knit, family-oriented culture that comes with it. Here at Purdue, I’ve found my second family not only within the Envoys team but also through a variety of clubs and organizations. I serve as the President of Rising Professionals, am an active member of the Ag Week Task Force, contribute to the Grand Prix Junior Board, am the Professional Development Director for Kappa Alpha Theta, and participate in the Campus Student Life Advisory Committee. My journey has also included enriching experiences abroad, with a spring break study abroad in Ireland and a Maymester program in Spain and Portugal. I am deeply grateful for the incredible network of students and faculty I’ve met along the way whose support has made Purdue truly feel like home.

Hometown: Grand Haven, MI
Class: Junior

My passion for agriculture comes from growing up on a small farm in northern Michigan. In addition to being an Envoy, I am also involved in Delight Ministries, Intercollegiate Crops Judging, one of the Day Co-Chairs for the Rising Professionals Central Committee, Agriculture Future of America, a member of the Agribusiness club, and a student intern for the Agricultural Economics Advising Office. My past two summers have been with Nutrien as a crop scouting intern (2023) and Spring Meadow Nursery as a rotational production intern with their growing, propagation, stock, and R&D departments. I also had the opportunity to study abroad in Iceland for two weeks with the College of Agriculture! My advice to new students is to be confident in your abilities and try new things!

Hometown: Portland, IN
Class: Sophomore

With my agricultural background only beginning in 2018, I can gladly say I have found my home within these few short years. While at Purdue, I have found myself involved in Shoemaker Cooperative, as well as our governing council, serving officer positions within each. Outside of cooperatives, I am a part of Agriculture Future of America, Collegiate 4-H, and a teaching assistant for multiple courses. I have interned with Greek House, an Inc. 5000 custom apparel company in the collegiate market and will continue working with them during the school year as a campus manager. I encourage everyone to become involved as soon as they can because with these involvements comes abundant friendships and memories.

Hometown: Hope, IN
Class: Sophomore

Outside of Ag Econ Envoys, I am involved in Purdue Ag Week, Sigma Alpha, and AFA. Over the summer, I worked as a Field Specialist intern with Advanced Agrilytics in White Hall, Illinois. During my time there, I gained agronomy knowledge and conducted a case study to evaluate the return on investment for growers who use variable-rate nitrogen protectant. I also spent a week in Washington, D.C., for the Ag Voices of the Future Program (ASA and Valent). My experiences over the summer allowed me to better understand the farmer's perspective and grow as a young professional.

Hometown: Bluffton, IN
Class: Senior

Growing up on my family’s row crop farming operation instilled in me a passion for agriculture and fueled my desire to make an impact on the industry. My majors in Agribusiness, Accounting, and Finance have provided me with a well-rounded skillset that I was able to leverage for my summer internships in commodity trading with Advance Trading, Inc. and ADM. Aside from being a part of the Envoys team, I am serving on the Purdue Ag Week Task Force, a founding member of the Boilermaker Markets Club, an active member of Sigma Alpha Professional Agricultural Sorority, and a member of the Barbara Cook Chapter of Mortar Board Senior Honor Society. Throughout my time at Purdue, I have been actively involved in the Purdue Agricultural Council, the College of Agriculture Dean’s Scholars program, Ag Econ Honors Undergraduate Research, Purdue Rising Professionals, the Larsen Leaders Academy, and studied abroad in Northern Ireland. I would encourage all students to get involved outside of the classroom as much as possible because extracurricular experiences and leadership roles will only enhance your Purdue experience!

Hometown: Manteno, IL
Class: Sophomore

Being involved with my family's Pioneer seed agency and row crop operation is what sparked my passion for agriculture and motivated me to continue pursuing it once I came to Purdue. In addition to being an Envoy, I am a part of Ann Tweedale Cooperative, Purdue Agricultural Council, the Agricultural Economics Quiz Bowl Team, and I serve as a TA for the Discovering Agribusiness Learning Community. This summer I had the opportunity to work for Heritage FS as an agronomy intern and am looking forward to taking advantage of more opportunities that Purdue offers such as studying abroad.

Hometown: Francesville, IN
Class: Junior

On Campus, I am involved with the Agribusiness Club, AFA opportunities, Metal Casting Club, Horticulture Society, along with being on the Agriculture Economics Envoy team.  This last summer, I interned at Crop Fertility Specialist where I had the opportunity to do crop scouting, have customer interactions, assist in the liquid chemical building, and drive tender trucks to the applicators.  I would highly encourage getting involved in some extracurricular activities because you get to meet so many great people and receive various opportunities for growth.  I am thankful for the opportunities Purdue and their staff have provided me with so far, and I am sure that they will be able to offer a fantastic experience for you, too.

Hometown: Wolcott, IN
Class: Senior

Coming into my junior year at Purdue, I have been fortunate to be able to take part in numerous activities and organizations. Alongside serving as an Envoy, I am also involved in FarmHouse Fraternity, competed on Purdue’s Agricultural Economics Quiz Bowl team, and participated in the 2021 Purdue Old Masters program as a host. Additionally, I have had the wonderful opportunity to study abroad in Italy and plan to take part in another study abroad to Ireland in the spring. This past summer, I worked as an intern for POET Biofuels working as a Logistics Intern doing CO2 Scheduling. I owe these opportunities to Purdue and the phenomenal staff in the Ag Econ department.

Hometown: West Lafayette, IN
Class: Junior

In addition to serving as an Envoy, I am involved in Purdue's National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) chapter and Agriculture Future of America. I have served as a TA for various courses and currently serve as a student intern for the Agricultural Economics Advising Office. Through participation in the Issues 360 Institute and a Maymester to Portugal and Spain, I have also had the opportunity to partake in transformation experiences. Last summer, I interned at First Farmer's Bank and Trust as a commercial and agriculture lending intern. Each of these experiences has accentuated my collegiate career, and I encourage others to take advantage of opportunities that will do the same for them!