My name is Hannah Schneider. I am a sophomore at the University of Minnesota majoring in Applied Plant Science and Agricultural Education. I have always been interested in agriculture and grew up on a hobby farm just south of Cologne, Minnesota.

I plan on obtaining my undergraduate degree in Agricultural Education and Applied Plant Science in the spring of 2011. My interest in agriculture has been shaped by many experiences. This past summer I had the privilege of working Mid-County Coop as a summer agronomy intern. Working for Mid-County really opened my eyes to all the opportunities agriculture has to offer and really sparked my interest in agronomy. I really enjoyed learning more about agriculture and the knowledge I gained this past summer about weed identification and plant diseases has really been beneficial in many of my courses at the University of Minnesota.

It is my career goal that I will be able to use technology, diplomacy, communication, and knowledge to work against hunger and for the development of a stronger, more sustainable agriculture industry. This goal could lead me in many directions and I look forward to the challenge of working in the great and ever-evolving field of agriculture. My greatest desire is to never stop in my pursuit of knowledge; I want a career that advocates me to question, uncover answers, and truly learn everyday.