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Sokhna “Khadija” Mbacke is dedicated not only to doing well as a student, but to serving the United States through her involvement in the National Guard.

Graduating Senior Dedicated to Research, Serving Country

Resilient, dedicated, persistent and friendly are all words that can be used to describe Khadija Mbacke. A graduating senior in agronomy and horticulture, Mbacke was selected as the spring 2024 College
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Gabriel Ponce in front of Lliama Volcano in Chile.

Agronomy Student Experiences the Biodiversity of Chile

Gabriel Ponce, a junior in agronomy, spent his spring break in Chile with the Natural Resources and Ecology Management Department (NREM) learning many aspects related to ecology and the environment.
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Courtney Harle

Agronomy End of Year Awards and Recognition Ceremony

The Agronomy Year-End Celebration was held April 2nd to celebrate our outstanding undergraduate students, clubs and teams. The Soils Judging Team, Crops Team, Soil & Water Conservation Club and Agronomy
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Hokanson (back row, third from right) with a group of farmers in Honduras.

Student’s Research in Maize Germplasm Leads to Honduras

Andrew Hokanson, a senior in agronomy, recently returned from a research trip to Honduras. He received project funding through the CALS Office for Academic Innovation and the Office for Research
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Good Earth Student Farm volunteers pose for a photo at the ISU Horticulture Research Station north of Ames. The group grows and harvests crops from beneath two high tunnels at the station.

Student organization contributes 2 tons of produce to SHOP

How does one measure the impact of 2 tons of fruits and vegetables? Through the hands-on experience Iowa State University students gain during the planting, growing and harvesting process? Or
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student Courtney Harle

Senior Embraces Agronomy Studies Through a Variety of Experiences

Courtney Harle, a senior double majoring in agronomy and international agriculture from Kanawha, Iowa, has taken advantage of many opportunities during her time at Iowa State, making for a well-rounded
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