Dale Farnham
Agronomic Systems Manager,
Monsanto

  

Plant Science Career Path

  • Got his interests in plants when he was quite young
  • After college, returned to the family farm to farm with his dad and brother for 5 years
  • Dale's desire to teach and conduct research took him back to school
  • Recieved Masters & Ph D in Agronomy (Crop Physiology and Production) from Iowa State University
  • Joined ISU Extension - Webster County Extension Education Director
  • Served as Extension Field Specialist/Crops in North Central Iowa
  • 1996 - Joined ISU Agronomy Faculty as Assistant Professor and Extension Agronomist
  • 2001 - Joined Monsanto as Agronomic Systems Manager

What does Dale like about his job?

Expert's Advice to Young People

Want to know more?

" Being creative and innovative, sharing my knowledge, and working with people. Being able to take the results of current research and use them to help producers make more informed decisions on their farms."
Adopt a Mentor (or several) -
"Printed information is good but first-hand observation is the best teacher."
Ask questions and then listen.
Be willing to take risks. Innovators get recognition
Email Dale to learn more about agronomy or working for Monsanto.
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