AGEC Student Success Stories
AGEC Student Success Stories highlight the experiences of students in the Agricultural Economics program at Purdue University. From internships, competitions, travel, and awards, our students are engaged, involved, and leave our program with a balanced portfolio of experiences. Learn more about the experiences of our students by selecting a category below and use them to inspire your own journey.
AGEC Success Stories
Student Internship Experiences
- Shaping the future of ag policy in D.C.
- Policy interns pursue passion
- Jaydon Kauffman finds the power of being in the present
- From a study abroad in Cape Town to a marketing internship with John Deere, Parker shares his summer of professional growth
- John Deere: Cultivating the Future: Drew Parker & Sydney Wheeler
- Indianapolis Farm Bureau: From the county to the boardroom to the capitol
- NASDA Internship in Washington D.C. offers personal and professional growth
- National Angus Association's Talon Internship Program connects students with host farms
- Mandela Washington Fellowship Internship provides leadership and cultural growth
- Undergraduate research intern uses data science to study impact of heat on sows
- Corteva: New experience as crop protection intern leads to full-time job opportunity
- Trimble: One company, two unique ag tech internships
- State Farm: Search for part-time employment leads to internship opportunity
- Advanced Agrilytics: Field scouting internship a growing experience
- Duncan Family Farms: From crop research and development to specialty vegetable trials, student discovers new opportunities in agriculture
- Purdue Extension Fountain County: Summer internship opens eyes to new aspects and opportunities in agriculture
- Indianapolis Senate: Policy internship allows student to explore new career path
- CATE Policy Internship: Student spends summer in Washington, D.C. learning from Congressman Baird
- Halderman: Gaining first-hand experience in farm management and real estate
- Indiana Crop Improvement Association: Learning multiple aspects of the ag industry
- PepsiCo: Internship offers hands-on sales management experience
- Dairy Farmers of America (DFA): Washington native goes from dairy farm to DFA
- AgHires: Full-time internship provides behind-the-scenes look into human resources field
- ADM: Sales internship confirms future career path
- Disney: Turning Dreams into Reality: Rising sophomore spends summer as Disney College Intern
- Cargill: Commodity Marketing Internship in Texas helps confirm career path
- CNH: Creating a precision tool kit for FFA programs
- Farm Credit Mid-America: Growing Forward Internship
- TTG Equipment: Sales & Marketing Internship with TTG provides real-world experience
- Beck's Hybrids: Learning the importance of connection, values, and culture as a Becks' Hybrids Human Resources Intern
- FMC Corporation: Chemical testing internship opens student's eyes to opportunities in agriculture
- PEAK: AgEcon student gains global internship after studying abroad.
- Bane-Welker: AgEcon Junior expands career prospects through human resources internship
- Land O'Lakes: Supply chain & operations internship fuels passion for academic major and future career possibilities
- Purdue Extension: From 10-year 4-H member to 4-H intern
- Green Crop: Internship provides AgEcon junior opportunity to explore career interests
- Winery Internship extends into school year and opens the door for new career possibilities.
Student Leadership, Clubs, & Competitions
- Digging into the future at AFA Precision Agriculture Institute
- Club sports create connection, competition and college memories
- Exploring sustainability at the AFA Institute in Utah
- Leading the future of MANNRS with passion and purpose
- Purdue Cooperative Housing offers unique, affordable and supportive campus living
- Driving tradition with the Purdue Reamer Club
- Students lead as Purdue Student Government senators
- AGEC 431 capstone prepares students for real-world success in sales and marketing
- Building connections and skills through the Purdue Water Ski Club
- From Capitol Hill to Industry Insights: Experience at the 2024 AFA Ag Policy Institute
- AFA Crop Science Institute empowers future ag leaders
- Cultivating Connections: A journey through AFA Institutes
- A passion for waterskiing helps two Boilermakers find a family on campus
- Townsend competition recognizes four Purdue Agriculture student winners
- Tour of Indiana Statehouse offers insight on future of agriculture
- Marwood President established plan for longevity of the co-op
- Ag Econ Podcast helps students strengthen communication skills while networking in industry
- Shoemaker Cooperative named outstanding house under Bixler's leadership
- Carrella hones leadership skills as Alpha Epsilon Pi President
- Purdue Trap and Skeet Club places at national championship
- Learning Community helps students navigate first-year of college
- Purdue's Dairy Judging Team rebuilds after coach's passing
- Car racing family tradition instilled in AGEC junior
- Agri-Marketing senior’s role in NAMA changes as she steps into president role
- AFA conference provides student with insights into sustainability and conservation.
- Student gains insight into agricultural policy during DC conference.
- AAEA focused course creates new connections and internship opportunities for AGEC student.
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCES
- A semester abroad in Spain brings new perspectives and adventures
- Embracing new cultures and experiences through study abroad in Spain
- A journey of discovery and adventure in New Zealand
- Exploring Iceland's agriculture and natural resources
- Building Global Perspectives: Study abroad journeys with Kuethe and Oppy
- Alpine adventures in agriculture
- From a study abroad in Cape Town to a marketing internship with John Deere, Parker shares his summer of professional growth
- Austria: Senior studies agriculture and economic policy while abroad in Austria
- Denmark: Boilermaker experiences Danish culture while abroad
- Spain: Opening a window to the sights, sounds, and study opportunities in Spain
- Italy: Students get a "Taste of Italy" during Maymester
- The Netherlands: Desire to explore the world leads student to The Netherlands
- UC Dublin: Studying agriculture abroad at University College in Dublin, Ireland
- Costa Rica: Study abroad offers look at environment, community, and sustainability aspects of agriculture
STUDENT AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
- Representing at the 2025 Indiana 4-H State Fair Queen Contest
- 2024 MACA Scholar gains industry insights at annual conference
- Ag Econ student, Ilyin Costello's, journey to creative writing success
- From Transfer Student to Trailblazer: Zhang begins research career in Ag Econ
- Kassidy Oliger honored with Emerging Women in Agriculture award
- IPSA Scholarship Award inspires journey in agribusiness career