Name: Kendra Jentz
Year in School: Junior,
UW-River Falls
Major: Agricultural Marketing Communications
Minor: Agricultural Business
Hometown: Burlington
Why did you decide to join Collegiate Farm Bureau?
Growing up, I had the opportunity to be involved with 4-H and FFA. This is where I found a sense of community and my love for agriculture. In college, I was looking for an opportunity that would provide me with the same type of experience. Consequently, a friend recommended that I join Collegiate Farm Bureau. I am grateful for the camaraderie, knowledge and memories that Collegiate Farm Bureau provides me. I strive to help each member find their place within our organization just like I did.
Give an update on what Collegiate Farm Bureau has done on campus and what is coming up for the spring semester.
This year we have nearly 80 members and our group has been quite busy. Whether it is connecting with industry professionals through farm tours, developing leadership skills through the Discussion Meet or helping the community by volunteering at White Pine Berry Farm, the UW-River Falls Collegiate Farm Bureau has made the most of every moment. Twenty-six of our members had the opportunity to attend the Young Farmer and Agriculturist Conference in December.
During the spring semester, we are ecstatic to bring many more opportunities to our members including speakers, tours and experiences through a variety of other avenues. We will be hosting our 11th Ag Day on Campus on April 18. We are excited to honor our agricultural traditions and look forward to a stronger, sustainable future with this year’s theme of ‘Deep Roots, Bright Future’. Additionally, we are looking forward to Michelle Stangler representing Wisconsin in the National Collegiate Discussion Meet in March during the FUSION Conference in Jacksonville, Florida. We are delighted to have so many opportunities to connect, advocate and grow within the field of agriculture this year.
Spotlight originally appeared in the February|March 2023 Rural Route. All photos were supplied by Kendra Jentz.
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