Herbert students and AFA representatives (left to right): Caroline Brack, George Wilson, and Grace Dunseth. Photo by Celina Menard. Agriculture Future of America (AFA) provides valuable opportunities for college students…
The Faces of AFA at Herbert
Herbert Vols Take Third Place at National Forage Bowl Competition
Herbert students (left to right): Sam Jones, Linus Parrish, Callie Rule, and Maggie Lindsey. Photo courtesy of Malerie Fancher. The University of Tennessee’s Forage Bowl Team proudly represented the Herbert…
Graduation Spotlight: Facundo Lussich Rachetti
Facundo Lussich Rachetti earns his PhD in plant, soil, and environmental sciences with a concentration in environmental and soil sciences. He will continue his journey at the University of Tennessee,…
Graduation Spotlight: Callie Robinson
Callie Robinson graduates this fall with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural leadership, education, and communications and minors in international agriculture and agricultural leadership. After graduation, she plans to work in…
Senior Spotlight: Haylee Ferguson
Haylee Ferguson graduates this spring with a bachelor’s degree in food and agricultural business with minors in geographic information science and entrepreneurship. After graduation, she plans to pursue a master’s…
Senior Spotlight: Mia Sampson
Mia Sampson graduates this spring with a degree in Construction Science and Management and a full-time position with JE Dunn in Atlanta. Where are you from? I am from Mandeville,…
Collegiate 4-H, FFA, and Farm Bureau Club Win Big at FFA Alumni Convention
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Collegiate 4-H, FFA, and Farm Bureau club had quite the showing at the annual FFA Alumni Convention with multiple awards won and impactful student experiences…
Forestry Student Using Fulbright for Research in Indonesia
David R. Holdridge graduates this May as a forestry major, a Distinguished Military Graduate, and a Fulbright recipient. The Fulbright US Student Program is the largest international exchange program in…
Ethan Darby Presents Thesis Defense to NASA Scientists
Ethan Darby, who recently graduated with his master’s degree in plant sciences, received the prestigious invitation of presenting his thesis defense to members of the NASA Kennedy Space Center on…
Genevieve Krass Selected for TN Legislative Internship Program
Genevieve Krass, a junior environmental and soil sciences major, is participating in the Tennessee Legislative Internship Program for the spring 2024 semester. An incredibly prestigious professional opportunity, Krass will spend…
