I didn’t get to spend any time with Whitney Wallace at Commodity Classic but I got to follow her via her Monsanto Student Blogger blog – Whitney’s Classic Comments. I’m happy to see Monsanto continuing the Future Ag Journalists Fellowship program we got started a couple years ago now. I know the experience that students like Whitney are getting will serve them well in their careers and provide them with skills that many companies today need, including the media. Here’s an excerpt from Whitney’s blog to give you an example of her writing.

After a short flight, we landed safely in Missouri. During our take-off, I saw some bright red, picturesque barns dotting the Tennessee countryside. It made me think about hard-working farmers across our nation. From seeing the opportunities this weekend, I know that Commodity Classic provides growers with excellent resources. Several of the producers I met said they come to the event to expand their knowledge of new technology, techniques, and products. With the outstanding programs, press conferences and trade show displays, I’d say…mission accomplished!

I’m glad she’s safely at home and I hope everyone has a safe journey. Cindy and I are part way at this point. She’s driving, I’m blogging.

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