USDA Interest Essay

To give the students like me a better idea on how to get a job or how the real world works, the department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering gave us a class inviting the people graduated from this major or people specialized on the certain field that may benefit us in the future.

Education is a powerful tool and, when used correctly, it has the power to teach someone a new skill, transform his or her perspective, and encourage personal growth and development. Throughout this country, numerous agricultural education programs help students to learn more about and deepen their understanding of one of this nation’s most valuable industries: the agricultural industry. Most importantly, these programs play a major role in helping to combat the lack of

Future Farmers of America (FFA) is the nation’s largest youth organization that steers students in a direction of career success and premier leadership. Like most organizations FFA is very conscious of making career success and leadership their goals for students, so why might FFA be the best option for the students? This organization highly impacts students because it is an inter-curricular activity instead of an extracurricular activity. FFA is an organization well known across the country. This organization is perceived to just be available for farm and ranch kids, but this is open to help all students. It is a long-standing tradition of honesty, strong worth ethic and fairness. It provides numerous

"I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of words, but of deeds." These famous words from "The FFA Creed" by E.M. Tiffany outline the basic beliefs of FFA members and agriculturists around the world. But these values, although crucial to the sustaining of our world's ever-increasing population, are growing more and more detached from the people not involved in agriculture. Although food and fiber production has increased in recent years, providing more bushels per acre and more meat per head of cattle, the agriculture industry has come under fire due to an overwhelming majority of people being totally disconnected from the agriculture industry. Today, we'll examine the primary causes of this disconnect, the negative effects on agriculture and our society as a whole that results from it, and how you can help solve this ever-growing problem.

I have learned the importance of all members working together to not just gain experience but to take our passions to be a successful team. I want to do the unthinkable and combine my two passions, technology and agriculture to provide a common ground. My plans are to utilize technology to enhance the FFA program through applications, graphic designs, and video production. I want to be an Area Officer to reach out and be a servant leader to not only Area VIII but to tell others the message of the FFA and develop practical and exciting solutions in agriculture through technology. I have already utilized my technology skills in my local chapter by keeping our TV online which tells the members important dates and information. I believe, team work, communication, and positive encouragement are the three components in order to have a successful project. My passion for technology has played a key role and has complimented my efforts in all that I strive for in the FFA. Every competition I have competed in may not have won every time, but I’ve never been defeated in my passion because I was guided by wonderful encouragers of the FFA to never give

I have worked on my family farm ever since I was fourteen years old. This is where I have gained my love of agriculture. My responsibilities include taking care of my show calves, working cattle, helping with harvesting and planting, and assisting my father with any other needs around the farm. The experiences I have gained through working on my family’s farm will help lead me through the rest of my life.

I would like to introduce myself and tell you about some of my future goals and passions that I will pursue. I am from a small town in northeast Iowa called Manchester. I grew up on a small acreage that includes corn and cattle. I am a junior at Iowa State majoring in Agricultural Studies with a minor in Agronomy. I recently completed my associate’s degree in Agricultural Business from Kirkwood

I have been interested in Technology and certain aspects of Science since I was a child. As I became older I came to a realization of how much I love Technology; I began to excel in my technology and engineering classes but not do as great in my science classes. I began to loathe science as I took upon the love of Engineering. As I have researched different types of engineering in previous years, I have stumbled across Agricultural and Environmental Engineering. I have decided instead of seeing science a challenge I cannot overcome I should work harder to be better at the subject. Therefore, I can combine my love for the planet and horticulture with my love for technology and engineering. Having an internship at USDA as a Senior will further help me achieve my goal of having a career in the STEM field. I feel having an Internship my senior year will cause me to further succeed as the research I will hopefully be doing can cause me to grasp a better understanding of the different types of careers open to me in the future.

Agriculturalists have the responsibility of producing sufficient and healthier food to the community. One person whom I have selected is Corrine. She is 29-year-old horticulture professor. Corrine has the scientific knowledge to cultivate and propagate plants, and she can provide technical information how grow to fruit and vegetable. Another person whom I have chosen is Gene, a 51-year-old rancher. Gene can decide which animals to raise, and make decisions about breeding. The third person whom I have included is Tou. He is 37-year-old farmer. Tou can engage in producing seeds and crops, raising living organisms for food or raw materials. The final person whom I have chosen is Chong. He is 38-year-old veterinarian. Chong can diagnose and control animal diseases and treat sick and injured animals, and he can give advice to owners how to properly care for their livestock. The agriculturalists will have the ability to reproduce plant life, raise livestock, and grown foods in the new

“Learning to do, Doing to learn, Earning to live, Living to serve” is the motto of the National FFA Organization. This historical organization is guided by dedicated educators teaching in the field of agriscience. Agriscience educators are in high demand in Alabama and across the nation. Agriscience educators teach in a project based learning environment that reaches all students by teaching about innovative agricultural topics and working with new technology all while traveling across the state and country with the FFA.

In 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Land Grant College Act into law. This Act, also known as the Morrill Act, was named after U.S. Representative Justin Smith Morrill from Vermont, who first introduced the bill. The Land Grant College Act laid the groundwork for a system that funded public universities around the country. Because of this Act, states were able to provide funding to universities as a result of the sale of the federal land that was given to these states . This transformation allowed higher education to be more available and affordable to all social classes.

To help further myself I made the decision to attend the Animal and Botanical Sciences Academy at Freehold Township High School. This required me to leave the friends that I had made in my hometown in order to take specialty classes that I was interested in. When I entered Freehold Township High School I only knew one other student and was very intimidated in the new environment. It was in the agriculture class that I was able to find my place and make friends because of my agriculture teachers and FFA advisors. By entering the academy I joined the National FFA Organization, a youth run organization that promotes premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. The National FFA Organization has provided me with a multitude of opportunities. I have had the chance to compete on the state and national level in various areas of agriculture, participated in an array of leadership conferences, and served as a state officer for the New Jersey FFA

For the past four years, I have been heavily involved with agriculture. I have been an officer in the Burley FFA Chapter, managed my own farming operation, worked for different farmers, and learned many new skills that will help me in college and beyond.

Being diagnosed with cancer has impacted my outlook on life in many different ways. At first I saw cancer as a burden on my life and only the negative attributes stood out on how it was going to change my life and the way I saw people around me, but now after being two years cancer free, I have gone to realize the positive aspects cancer has had on my life.

I enjoy my high school agriculture classes and have a passion for animal science, on the other hand, I also enjoy my job as a pharmacy technician at Brisson Drugs in St. Pauls, North Carolina. Attending Robeson Community College will assist me in figuring things out before I decide the definite career path I wish to pursue. If I attend North Carolina State University, I hope to graduate with undergraduate degrees in agricultural business management and communications. Upon completing my undergraduate studies and internship experiences, I plan to work my way up in the public relations corporate ladder for a major agricultural business. I have a passion for public speaking and writing, to communicate information effectively, whether it is facts or inspiration. Agriculturalists need someone to defend their rights and support their career fields. As I gain more experience in communications, I would be thrilled to lobby for agribusinesses. If I attend Campbell University, I would like to be a part of their pre-pharmacy program. After I have completed my undergraduate studies, I hope to attend the Campbell University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. When it is all said and done, I hope to have my doctorate of pharmacy, become licensed, and be employed in an