Absent of a Farming Family, Ag-Minded Student Rolls Through Purdue
Name: Evan James
Hometown: Rockville, IN
Major & Concentration: Agribusiness: Agribusiness Management
Minors or Certificates: Farm Management
Why did you come to Purdue: I came to Purdue because of the success proven in the College of Agriculture and the environment that welcomes prospective students.
Favorite Purdue tradition: Old Oaken Bucket
Top three influences at Purdue:
- Agricultural Economics Department
- My closest friends
- Fall Career Fairs
Top five memories of your time at Purdue:
- Sledding on Slayter Hill
- 2024 National Championship
- Every football game
- Finishing in the top 3 in the intramural cornhole tournament.
- Hanging out with friends on the weekends.
Places you have been as a Purdue student: For the most part, I have stayed within an hour of Purdue with internships at Keystone Cooperative and Kokomo Grain Co. I worked out of Mulberry and Reynolds, IN, with Keystone and in Kokomo with Kokomo Grain Co.
Favorite club/organization: Block & Bridle
Favorite student-led event/initiative: The Royal Livestock Show hosted by Block & Bridle
Favorite Purdue event: Grand Prix
Favorite social activity: Ag Week
Favorite place to study: WALC
Favorite place on campus: Ross-Ade Stadium
Favorite thing about CoA: The tight-knit community that takes anyone in and is helpful in any way
Favorite thing about your major: Getting to take classes in economics and general business management
Favorite class: AGEC 330
Favorite professor: Dr. Brady Brewer and Dr. Leann Moss
Three biggest accomplishments: Maintaining a 4.0 while at Purdue, earning the Presidential Scholarship, and graduating with my Bachelor’s degree in 2.5 years
Things on your resume not listed above: I am a student assistant for Ryan Good in the Ag Econ Graduate Department, as well as a member of the Agribusiness Club.
Accepted employment? Kokomo Grain full-time as a Grain Merchandiser
Career goal: Commodity Trader/Grain Manager
Advice for underclassmen: Take advantage of the people surrounding you and all of the help offered. Some of the classes are tough but don’t have to be if you use the resources provided.
Biggest takeaway from Purdue: The idea that Purdue has connections all around the world. Simply getting to know someone around campus, faculty or student, could take you a long way in your future.