Behind the Booth: An Inside Look at the Career Fair (PAEP 132)
In this episode, student co-hosts Justin Bedel and Kailee Cooper take The Purdue Agriculture Economics Podcast on the road to the Purdue College of Agriculture Career Fair, where they speak with companies across the agricultural industry.
Employers shared insights into their companies, what they hope to find in potential candidates, and what makes students stand out at the career fair and throughout the hiring process. From making a strong first impression to having meaningful conversations, this episode offers candid advice on navigating career fairs and making the most of opportunities to connect with potential employers.
6 Oct 2026
The Future of University Extension and Effective Leadership with Jason Henderson (PAEP 131)
Ken Foster and student co-host Justin Bedel converse with Jason Henderson, Director of Extension and Outreach at Iowa State University and recipient of the 2026 Distinguished Agriculture Alumni Award.
Henderson describes how growing up on a family farm in Northeastern Iowa shaped his future in Economics and paved his pathway to the Federal Reserve during the Great Recession. He also dives into his transition from government to academia and how he sees university extension evolving in the new era of technology and innovation. Lastly, Henderson leaves us with some advice on how to be an effective leader and make the best of unfortunate outcomes.
22 Sept 2026
Exploring the Intersection of Food and the Environment with Mario Herrero (PAEP 130)
In this episode, Valerie Kilders and student co-host Kailee Cooper sit down with Mario Herrero, a professor in the Cornell CALS Department of Global Development and the director of Food Systems & Global Change.
Mario explains the interconnected relationship between agriculture, land use, environmental sustainability, nutrition and food waste, as well as his work with the EAT-Lancet Commission on healthy diets from sustainable food systems. He explores how food systems can be transformed through research, collaboration and practical changes at the local and global level.
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