Agricultural Business Club at Iowa State University

The Iowa State Agricultural Business Club has been awarded the Outstanding Club Award 11 of the last 14 years! 1. In addition, a 'William G.

To stimulate student interest in Ag Business as a major. The Club attempts to achieve this goal by making current and prospective students more fully aware of the many exciting and diversified career opportunities that a degree in Ag Business can create for them. Agribusiness professionals are invited to speak at most monthly Club meetings in order to discuss their particular career or profession.

The Club attempts to bring speakers in from several different fields in agricultural business during the year so that Club members get exposed to several different types of careers. Relatedly, the Club plans, organizes, and hosts the annual 'College of Ag Career Day' which provides students with opportunities to visit with industry professionals on campus in order to learn more about agricultural careers. Over 125 industry representatives typically attend the event.
2. To provide Ag Business students with opportunities to develop their leadership skills. The Club attempts to achieve this goal through numerous positions of responsibilities that are assumed by Club members either as officers or committee members. The Club currently has nearly 40 different members serving in key leadership positions either as an officer or a committee chair. Planning, organizing, decision making, working with others, and communicating are a few of the leadership skills that these positions require students to practice and demonstrate.
3. To recognize the accomplishments of outstanding Agricultural Business students. The Club attempts to achieve this goal through the sponsorship of awards for outstanding members. Each year the Club presents an 'Outstanding Member' award to a freshman, sophomore, junior and senior. Each winner is presented with a framed certificate. Murray Award' is presented each year to the senior who has contributed the most to the Club over the past four years. A plaque is presented to the winner of this award. These awards are presented at the Club's annual spring banquet. In addition, at this banquet, the Club recognizes an Outstanding Ag Business alum (former student) each year.
4. To foster a spirit of cooperation and unity among Ag Business students, faculty, and others. The Club attempts to achieve this goal by providing members countless opportunities to work together in planning and carrying out numerous professional and social events during the year. Students take leadership roles on committees that organize and execute such activities as the fall 'welcome', the spring 'picnic', the Christmas pizza party, and other social events such as social and field trips this past year. The Club also enables students to interact with faculty through the 'meet the prof' part of most Club meetings. The Club has continued 'free continental breakfasts' the morning of each Club meeting night. Donuts and juice are served in the Ag Business office. Both students and faculty are invited to again encourage and promote student-faculty interaction.

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05/20/2026

The Ag Business Club would like to congratulate our final group of graduating seniors as they prepare for their next chapter! Throughout their time at Iowa State, these students have built friendships, developed leadership skills, and created countless memories through club events, committees, and professional opportunities.

We are so thankful for the impact each of these seniors has had on our organization and are excited to see all they accomplish moving forward. Congratulations Annie Chesebrough, Madison Keller, and Olivia Marti!

05/19/2026

We are proud to recognize some of our graduating seniors who have made a lasting impact on the Agricultural Business Club during their time at Iowa State. From leadership roles and committee involvement to career fair mixers, golf outings, and lifelong friendships, these seniors have helped shape the organization into what it is today.

We are incredibly proud of all they have accomplished and cannot wait to see where their futures take them. Thank you for everything you have contributed to the Ag Business Club. Congratulations to Theo Klaes, Karli Herrstrom, and Kelsey Burke!

05/15/2026

Join us in recognizing more of our Agricultural Business Club graduating seniors and celebrating the impact they’ve had on the club. We are so thankful for everything they’ve contributed to the club and wish them the very best in their next chapter!

Congratulations to Jake Burress, Delia Swanson, Kyle Durst, and Jack Richolson!

05/14/2026

Over the next few days, we’ll be recognizing our graduating seniors and the impact they’ve made on ABC through their leadership, involvement, and friendships. We are proud of all they have accomplished and can’t wait to see what’s ahead for each of them!

Congratulations Malea Moore, Alexis Boord, Shade Bunker and Clayton Baum!

04/28/2026

This month's Old Member of the Month award goes to Jake Burress! Thank you for all you have done for the Agricultural Business Club over the past four years and the impact your have left, and we wish you the best of luck post-grad!

04/27/2026

Congratulations to Kierra Dodd for being selected as our Member of the Month! You’ve done such a great job with your committee, and we truly appreciate all the time and effort you’ve put in. Thank you for contributing so much to the betterment of our club!

04/26/2026

Congratulations to Mara Schwarz for being selected as our New Member of the Month for April! We’re excited to see how you continue to improve and contribute to our club!

04/25/2026

Wrapping up a busy week for the Agricultural Business Club was our annual Spring Industry Tour. A group of our members had the opportunity to visit John Deere Works in Ankeny, Hertz Farm Management in Nevada, and wrap up the day at Sukup in Ames.

The industry tour provides a valuable opportunity for members to network with industry professionals, gain firsthand insight into company operations, and explore potential career paths within the agricultural business field.

We are extremely thankful for everyone who joined us and helped create such a great experience with strong engagement throughout the day!

04/24/2026

Yesterday evening, the Agricultural Business Club held its final meeting of the semester. It was a night full of celebration, recognition, and appreciation for an outstanding spring. We were pleased to be joined by representatives from Land O’Lakes and enjoyed a great dinner from Hickory Park.

Congratulations to our senior members on an incredible journey here at Iowa State University. Your leadership, involvement, and commitment have made a lasting impact on this club, and we are so grateful for everything you’ve contributed. We wish you the very best as you begin your next chapter after graduation—Ag Bus Club will not be the same without you!

We also want to extend a sincere thank you to our industry representative, Rhonda Young, as she concludes her time serving in this role with our organization. Rhonda has been an incredible resource and supporter of our club—always willing to offer guidance, answer questions, and share her time and insight with members. Her presence and dedication have made a meaningful impact on our organization, and we are truly grateful for everything she has done for us.

It has been an incredible semester, and we cannot wait to see everyone back on campus in the fall!

04/23/2026

WEATHER UPDATE: LOCATION CHANGED TO CURTISS 0127

Our next Main Meeting (last one of the school year!) will be tonight, April 23rd at Curtiss 0127

There will be a social at 5:30, meeting at 6:00. Dinner will be Hickory Park sponsored by Land O' Lakes. Our speakers will be Maggie Priebe (College Relations), Madalyn Button (Supply Chain), Kennedy Dodd (WinField United), and Meghan Klaes (Purina) from Land O' Lakes.

We will also be celebrating our senior members!

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