Major: Agricultural Business
Year in School: Freshman
Hometown: Sunbury, Ohio
Please describe your big idea in a few sentences.
My big idea is to bring locally grown food into grocery stores by creating a locally grown section. Our main focus would be fresh meat and vegetables.
What impact do you want to have on the world?
I want to ensure consumers have access to fresh, local food while also ensuring that farmers are able to stay profitable in running their business.
How has the Change Maker scholarship and CASNR community helped you discover your passion and grow your skills?
It has given me amazing mentors to work with to help develop my idea and it provides a group of my peers to work with. It has also allowed me to be working with what I am passionate about and grow my skill set along the way.
How has your mentor/mentors shaped your experience thus far?
They have provided great insight and ideas to the project, as well as being someone I can talk to and will always be there if I need them.
What advice would you have for someone who is not sure if they should apply/if their idea is big enough?
No idea is too small, everyone can make a difference. Even if it only impacts one person, to that person you have change their world.