What I liked
I really enjoyed getting so much hands-on experience. After learning how the co-op was run and getting the hang of the day-to-day schedule, I was allowed to conduct a lot of independent work. I spent many hours outside in the fields, conducting vital scouting for the co-op. I got to make many good connections with local farmers that will greatly benefit my future career. Also, I was able to dabble in many different areas, including soil sampling, tissue sampling, grower licensing, documentation, silage moisture testing, and social media outreach.
