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.
Success Stories (COMPLETE LIST)
Student Internship Experiences
- 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 stury 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 Took 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.
- AgEcon Senior Spends Summer in Washington, D.C. as Congressional Intern.
- Farm Service Agency Internship Provides Hands On Experience in Agricultural Finance.
- Undergraduate Research Internship Explores Impact of City Budgets and Spending in Local Community.
- Ag Voices of the Future Conference Provides New Networking and Career Development Opportunities.
- A Summer at the Indy Zoo: How Emily Koch pursued her love for large animals as Elephant Intern.
- AgEcon Sophomore Gives Back to Local 4-H Program through Summer Internship.
- Making Connections to Finance, Sales and Marketing through Summer Internship with Farm Credit Mid-America.
- Rising Senior Spends Summer Abroad through International Business Internship.
- Agritourism Internship Yields Full Field to Table Experience.
- Agriculture Lending Internship Leads to New Perspective on Equine Industry, Future Career Options.
- AgEcon Rising Junior Spends Summer as Intern at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
- From Farm to Table: How One Student Found Real Life Experience in the Food Supply Chain as an Operations Management Intern.
- Pork Production Internship Yields Valuable Life Skills, Builds Network for AgEcon Sophomore.
Student Leadership, Clubs, & Competitions
- 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.
- Purdue Club Baseball Team gives student sense of belonging.
- AgEcon Student Continues Passion for Baseball through Coaching Position.
- AgEcon Sophomore Pursues Passion as President of Purdue's Trap and Skeet Club.
- Three AgEcon Students Elected to Purdue Agricultural Council’s 2022 Executive Team.
- Purdue Tennis Team Member and AgEcon Senior, Mateo Julio Finds Opportunities on the Court and in the classroom.
- AgEcon Rising Sophomore Crowned Miss Wayne County.
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCES
- 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 Univeristy College in Dublin, Ireland
- Costa Rica: Study abroad offers look at environment, community, and sustainability aspects of agriculture
- Italy: Students share insights from 'Taste of Italy' study abroad
- Ireland: Exploration and agriculture during spring break in Ireland
- Ireland: Study abroad provides student with both professional and personal growth.
- Uzbekistan: Rising Senior Spends Summer Abroad through International Business Internship.
STUDENT AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
- IPSA Scholarship Award inspires journey in agribusiness career
- Sydney Hefty aims for FFA's highest honor
- Savannah Bordner honored with the Emerging Women in Agriculture Leadership award.
- Claire Baney selected for the 2022 Deb Brown Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Honors Thesis.
- Jackson Smeltz (Purdue Pitcher, AgBiz Major) Honored as Academic All-District Again.
- Spring commencement student respondent, Grace Hasler, aims to “meet the moment”.
- Austin Berenda Selected as Student Responder for December Graduation Ceremony.
- Two Purdue agriculture students selected for Pillars of Excellency.
- Indiana agriculture advocates honored for leadership, passion.
Students IN THE NEWS
- Indiana agriculture advocates honored for leadership, passion: Savannah Bordner
- AGEC Senior Named Student Responder for December Graduation Ceremony: Austin Berenda
- Team wins Student Soybean Innovation Competition sponsored by the Indiana Soybean Alliance: Cai Chen
- Women award recipients praised for dedication to Indiana agriculture: Abigail Powell