Q&A with ASTE faculty member Rhonda Miller

1. Where did you grow up?
I grew up in southeastern Nebraska.
2. What Universities did you get your degree(s) from and why did you choose to go there?
I received a B.S. in Agronomy and Agricultural Economics (dual major) and a M.S. in Agronomy from the University of Nebraska. I received my Ph.D., also in Agronomy, from Iowa State University.
3. What got you interested in Ag?
I was raised on a farm, and started helping on the farm as a young child.
4. What do you want to achieve while here at Utah State University?
Being the Agricultural Environmental Quality Extension specialist, my goal is to help producers navigate the environmental regulations, and avoid having discharges or violations.
5. What are some of your hobbies?
Skiing, gardening, fishing, and camping.
6. What is your favorite food?
It is difficult to pick only one - but definitely something chocolate.
7. Who has had the biggest influence in your life?
I attended a private, Lutheran high school in Mobridge, South Dakota - we stayed in dorms, only going home for the major holidays and summer. That experience, along with the students and faculty, shaped my life in many, many ways.
8. Where is your favorite vacation spot?
The Oregon coast.
9. What is your favorite season?
Spring.
10. Do you have a favorite quote, if so what is it?
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