Taylor Adams Chosen to Participate in USDA Forum

Taylor Adams, a junior in the Agriculture Systems Technology Education department at Utah State University has been selected to participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Outlook Forum Student Diversity Program after writing and submitting an essay on agriculture as a career.

USDA launched the Diversity Program in 2007 that focuses on students majoring in agriculture-related majors at land-grant colleges and universities. The program provides a unique opportunity for students to learn about agribusiness, the latest research, future trends and policy in contemporary agriculture at the forum, which takes place in Washington, D.C.

“I will be able to not only network with other students from land-grant universities nationwide, but also learn from professionals in agriculture,” she said. “I am excited to bring back to USU what I have learned from policy makers, producers, students and business executives in agriculture.”

Adams wrote about the careers in agriculture in the past, present and future from her view as an agricultural communication and journalism major. She decided to enter the Student Diversity Program because the opportunity of winning the contest would provide a priceless experience. She is excited for the opportunity to go to Washington, D.C., to meet new people and learn more about agriculture.

Adams will be in Washington, D.C., in February for two days to participate in the forum.