The Iowa Farm Bureau mission is to create a vibrant future of agriculture, along with farm families, and their communities. My field of study will help support this mission of the Iowa Farm Bureau by defining agriculture’s brand to the masses. I am attending Iowa State University in the fall to major in Ag Communications and minor in marketing and sales. I hope to maintain a 3.5 or higher GPA, join clubs and organizations on and off of campus, and to expose myself to new people and things. In the fall I will also be rushing, and joining a sorority. I am hoping that this will broaden my experiences and open up lots of opportunities to grow. When I have completed my education, my goal is to return to a rural area in Iowa bringing home all of the things I have learned in my academic career and get an occupation as a social media specialist at an ag company. …show more content…
My father farms with his father, uncle, and cousins and also raises livestock. I have always loved agriculture and everything it has to offer. My goal is to attend Iowa State University and major in Ag Communications. My dad, grandpa, and three uncles and brother have attended Iowa State. My uncles all have agriculture related occupations which took them away from the immediate area, however, their goals and jobs have also inspired me to learn what I can and take advantage of all the coursework ahead. My uncles inspired me to look into the Ag Business side of agriculture, and I am so grateful I did. I have a passion for agriculture and I believe there are many opportunities that can be tapped into, as well as being able to continue the legacy my entire family has