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Over the course of the summer I shadowed multiple sales people who sold different products and had various selling techniques. I got to work on my own to complete survey work and determine interest in a possible organic feed opportunities for ADM in the future. I also got to visit conventional dairies and learn about their operations and nutrition decisions. I gained hands-on selling experience and was able to gather valuable data for future possibilities for ADM.

This summer I had the opportunity to travel to Nebraska and work in Cargill's beef processing plant. This was a unique insight on the processing side of agriculture and helped me further understanding how our food gets from farm to table. I had the opportunity to work alongside managers and line workers at the plant to help me develop a personal management strategy. I feel after this experience I can more effectively and efficiently manage people. I also worked on a cooler inventory project over the summer where I troubleshot inventory issues and incorrect counts. Once I determined the issues I was tasked with finding practical solutions.

Over the course of the summer, I got a first-hand look at what a typical day looks like in production agriculture. Howell Farm's is located in East Central Indiana and currently farms just over eight thousand acres of corn, soybeans, and tomatoes. I learned about several phases of crop production including planting, spraying, and preparing for harvest. I also got the opportunity to increase my mechanical skills by repairing and troubleshooting machine issues.

I worked at Crew Carwash throughout high school as a way to improve my personal skills and make some extra money. At Crew, I handled customer relations and was able to increase my ability to comfortably interact with people I wasn't comfortable with. I also handled money and made change for customers increasing my critical thinking skills.