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Brown grew up on his family’s multi-generational farm, helping out since he was a child. At IC, Brown has been able to apply his skills as a farmer to the classroom.

This past summer, Brown had the opportunity to gain managerial experience interning at Gingerich Farms, where he honed managerial skills, leading a crew in nitrogen application for corn and managing logistics like grain hauling to St. Louis. The internship provided insight into planning and adapting operations — vital skills for future success.

“I wasn’t just working for the same farm I grew up on,” Brown notes, “I was able to visit different farms across the state, learning how they operate. It was an incredibly valuable experience.”