GROWING THE GOODNESS
Sarah Williams Fall 2021 School: Virginia Tech University Major: Agribusiness The first time I zipped up my FFA jacket, I had no idea the influence it would have on my life. My jacket led me toward my true career passion, agriculture. Becoming a policy lobbyist
Tanner Cardoza Fall 2021 School: McPherson College Major: Business In college, I hope to gain ‘field’ experience in Agricultural Business so that I can ‘do’ rather than ‘just learn’ from a book or a computer. The most memorable learning that I had in high
with the Department of Agriculture will allow me to communicate through speaking, debating, and writing, work to make sure government officials hear the position of agricultural industries, and explain the importance of a bill and its impact. Women make up more than half of the U.S. population yet are under-represented on the boards of policy-making bodies. Being a woman leading and participating as a lobbyist will help bring a voice to female demographics in agriculture, while bringing us all together to create a stronger industry.
school was when we were physically doing things as we were learning. I do not know where my career path will lead, but I do know that I will always be a strong advocate for the agriculture community, the agricultural industry and the FFA program. For without all the FFA and Ag community has done for me thus far, I would not be the person I am today.
Taylor Trigueiro Fall 2021 School: Oklahoma State University Major: Ag Education My goal as an Ag teacher is to be able to teach and encourage my students from my prior experiences. I want to be able
Sydney Vieira Fall 2021 School: Oklahoma State University Major: Agribusiness (Pre-Law Concentration) I was raised on an almond farm which inspired my passion for agriculture. I was able to watch my father and grandfather work hard every day to provide for our family. After earning my degree,
to lead them by example. The lack of education about the agriculture industry is only growing throughout the next generations. Becoming an Ag teacher is my way of closing the gap between agriculturists and future generations.
I plan on attending law school to become an attorney to represent farmers and ranchers in court. I will use my education in agribusiness to help these smaller farmers and ranchers understand new laws and regulations and how they affect them. I plan to use my degree to represent smaller family farms like my own. If you wish to donate to the Blue Diamond Growers Foundation to support next year’s students, please make checks payable to “ Blue Diamond Growers Foundation” and mail it in using the remit envelope. Thank you for your contributions and support!
William Vannucci Fall 2021 School: American River College Major: Horticulture Using what I learn from college, I plan to come back to my hometown and start my own small-scale farm, participating in Farm to Fork agriculture supporting my family, and giving back to my
community. My family owns 10 acres of Ag land, and I hope to be able to start my own farm. Iʼve been working on my familyʼs backyard garden and also been harvesting the walnut and almond trees that border our property. I enjoy working in the garden because one I just find it very peaceful, and two, it is very rewarding when I can taste the work that I put into the garden.
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