Iowa Corn is proud to announce the students selected to participate in the 2023 – 2024 school year’s Collegiate Advisory Team (CAT) program, which focuses on increasing college students’ understanding of the corn industry. During the one-year program, students will visit the Capitol, tour industry leaders’ operations, and expand their network and knowledge outside of the classroom.
2023 – 2024 Collegiate Advisory Team Students:
• Paige Dagel, Briar Cliff University
• Olivia Grooters, Buena Vista University
• Jacob Fuller, Des Moines Area Community College
• Kylie Peck, Des Moines rea Community College
• Stephen Leinen, Dordt University
• Harley Baumler, Ellsworth Community College
• Jairus Davis, Graceland University
• Jordan Mueller, Indian Hills Community College
• Andrew Burke, Iowa Central Community College
• Kollyn Lentz, Iowa State University
• Joshua Noftsger, Iowa State University
• Emily Plagman, Iowa State University
• Carson Adams, Iowa State University
• Maddilyn Klemme, Iowa State University
• Kesley Holdgrafer, Iowa State University
• Connor Pickhinke, Iowa State University
• Jordan Balderston, Iowa State University
• Delia Swanson, Iowa State University
• Emma Kielsmeier, Iowa State University
• Madison Hoover, Iowa State University
• Abigail Brooks, Morningside University
• Carter Markwardt, North Iowa Area Community College
• Alyssa Birt, Southwestern Community College
The Collegiate Advisory Team will meet four times over the course of the 2023 – 2024 school year, providing experience and training by Iowa Corn in areas such as leadership, effective communication, policy, and industry relations.
For more information on the program, visit https://www.iowacorn.org/CAT
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The Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB), works to develop and defend markets, fund research, and provide education about corn and corn products. The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) is a 7,000-member strong grassroots-driven organization, headquartered in Johnston, Iowa, serving members across the state, and lobbying on agricultural issues on behalf of its farmer members to create opportunities for long-term Iowa corn grower profitability. For more information, visit iowacorn.org.
