When I was younger, one of my favorite things to do was to hop in my grandpa’s old, red Chevy pickup and ride down to our family’s farm with him. We would spend all day doing various jobs including scouting crops. Each summer I would spend more time scouting crops with my grandpa. He would share stories about particular growing seasons that he remembered and he shared a vast amount of agronomic knowledge with me. Over time, scouting with my grandpa turned into a passion. My family’s farm, along with my grandpa, fostered my passion for agriculture, and even more specifically, agronomy. That passion has influenced my desire to pursue an education and career in agronomy. Attending graduate school will play a pivotal role in continuing to strengthen my passion for agronomy and put me on the path to achieving my career goals.
Through my agronomic internship experiences, leadership activities on campus, and working as a student research assistant, my interest in agronomy has grown and evolved. My interesting in earning a Master’s of Science Degree in Horticulture and Crop Science from The Ohio State University is centered around being able to make a
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For the past several years, I have been conducting small scale trials on my own family’s farm in an attempt to improve our stewardship and in turn, our yields. These trials have included various tillage practices, use of fungicide, and cover crops. Conducting these small trials have sparked my interest in further research in the areas of crop production and crop management, specifically with economically important crops of the Midwest such as corn, soybean, and wheat. I would like to continue research like I have conducted on my family’s farm in an effort to improve crop management practices and advance crop production. I believe that advancements in crop production and crop management will fuel our industry towards continued growth and
Being an ag teacher requires a lot more than just sitting in a classroom. It proves to be much easier for students to learn certain things by performing those tasks tangibly. Agricultural education prepares students for life. Ag classes offer students an education that will prepare them for college and work, as well as teaching them how to be educated consumers (“National Teach Ag Campaign - Frequently Asked Questions.” ) . Agriculture teachers also serve as the school’s FFA advisor.
Again, I think this is a great opportunity for students to see first-hand the process of farming or growing a produce, the work it takes to package it and get it sent out to the manufactures who are selling the product. If a student has the aspiration or goal to become a farmer, this experience is one that introduce them to the work and type of environment in which they will be.
As a student in Agribusiness I have learned so many skills that will help me succeed in my career. I have a full understanding of how economics applies specifically to agriculture benefits, how I am learning and applied my knowledge in my other economic classes. With the learning I have done in this class I will be able to have a more knowledgeable conversation with my future employers and co-workers and make valuable contributions to my
It is impossible for me to not see the importance of agriculture stewardship and advocacy as the son of a 27-year agricultural science teacher. Growing up my life focused on the appreciation of agricultural education. From timber to cattle, cotton to corn, everything we use, consume, or create comes from the earth in some fashion. Without agriculture we would not exist.
Since the mid- 1860’s Agriculture has changed majorly. Now-a-day’s Alabama landscape consists of woodlands, pine plantations, scattered pastureland, and small homesteads. Many crops were planted and still are. Some examples would be potatoes, tomatoes, corn, wheat, barley, and squash. Now a day, people had many different ways/types of farming such as: Organic Farming is the type of agriculture that relies on crop rotation, green manure, compost, biological pest control, and mechanical cultivation to maintain soil productivity and control pests, and limiting the use of synthetic fertilizers.
In a world so troubled and disjointed, these characteristics are exceptionally important and are becoming scarce. This is why Agricultural Education should be taught in High Schools across America. Where there are many differences among our Nation, these qualities still hold a valuable position for all configurations of circumstances. While it is important to have a successful career path in the future, FFA also has the capabilities to provide students with a sense of where they belong. During their time as members in the FFA, teenagers have the opportunity to
On my countless journeys along America’s countryside, I have visited multiple crop and cattle farms. Such trips have exposed me to the various methods
Before I became a Gator, I knew I had a passion for the industry, but I am grateful to attend a university whose roots are built on agriculture that continues to produce the nation’s leaders and innovators in the agriculture industry whom I hope to join someday. UF is helping me achieve my ultimate goals of helping to shape a better future for Florida with agriculture, by giving me an education that is second to none in my field. It is supplemented with countless other amazing things, such as clubs, outstanding professors, cutting edge courses and so much more through my experience in Gainesville, once home to just a farmer’s college, but now home to the Gator
"Agricultural Act of 2014: Highlights and Implications." USDA ERS. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 May 2015.
As a State FFA Officer, we are the greatest representatives of Agriculture in not only our state, but the nation as well. As agriculturalists, farmers, businessmen and women, government officials, family and friends follow us throughout our year, they will be highly influenced by our example. This year as a State Officer I have a great hope to advocate for agriculture. It is essential to help promote the image of agriculture in a positive way, sharing great stories, ideas and future plans for this industry. The objective as a State FFA Officer is to inspire the people we meet by showing them the opportunities found in agriculture.
Farmers use new techniques to keep soil healthy and conserve water. If a drought ever curses the land of the Great Plains again, we are now prepared to do all things necessary to prevent a second Dust
By teaching someone else to let go of their fears and not be afraid to fail, I will make a great difference in their life. Touching somebody’s life and helping them be better is one of the best ways to change the world. The UT Forty Acres Scholars Program can help me better myself, the business world and those around
Agriculture is something that America was founded upon, and for centuries it was seen as a positive field which held the very basis of the country. However, as technology has advanced, agriculture has been portrayed in different ways and sadly, those portrayals have changed into a negative manner. Although this
In each Agricultural class they have three basics that they cover Classroom, SAE, and Leadership. With these our Ag Advisors show as example how these can impact our future of our lives and even Agriculture. In the classroom they help teach us with learning how Agriculture is important in our everyday lives. We learn problem solving techniques and also test our knowledge and skills through teamwork opportunities. We go over things like 97% of U.S. farms are owned by family owned and operated corporations.
This network of experience is worth a great deal to a grower when agronomic questions arise or they want to walk a field