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Name: Bailey Blacker

Hometown: Colfax, IN

Major: Ag Sales and Marketing

Why did you come to Purdue: It’s a family tradition! My grandfather and my mom attended Purdue, as well as two of my cousins! I am so blessed to have such a fabulous university so close to my home

Top three influences at Purdue:

  1. The ag econ faculty
  2. My peers
  3. Professors and instructors
Top five memories of your time at Purdue: 
  1. Attending AFA
  2. Joining Sigma Alpha
  3. Being recognized as a top 5 Junior
  4. Becoming the Purdue Agribusiness Club President
  5. Meeting my best friends!

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Favorite club/organization: Purdue Sigma Alpha

Favorite student-led event: The Paint Crew!

Favorite Purdue event: Any basketball game!

Favorite place on campus: Mackey Arena! (I study at home)

Favorite thing about CoA: The tight-knit community

Favorite class: AGEC 331

Favorite professor: Dr. Valerie Kilders

Class you are excited to take your senior year: AGEC 431

Three biggest accomplishments at Purdue: 

  1. Purdue Agribusiness Club President
  2. Making the Dean’s List multiple semesters
  3. Top 5 Ag Econ Junior

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Something about you that is not listed on your resume: I successfully organized and ran my own vendor market in April of 2026, called “The Ag Avenue Market,” showcasing over 25 vendors to create a local shopping experience for the Greater Lafayette Area

Future plans: Run my boutique, Branded B Co., full-time, as well as start my own marketing agency

Advice for underclassmen: Soak up every moment; four years go by way too fast.

The biggest takeaway from Purdue: Lean on your peers, advisors and faculty. They truly care so much about your success here at Purdue and after college!