A senior at Northwestern College, Natalie Te Grootenhuis is serving on the Iowa Corn Collegiate Advisory Team, a group of 20 students addressing agricultural issues and preparing students to lead in the industry. As a member, Te Grootenhuis discusses ways to promote agriculture and provides a young person's perspective on issues facing corn. Her experience as an Iowa Corn marketing intern furthered her interest in advocacy. Te Grootenhuis has learned about agriculture and leadership from her involvement. She was nominated by her professor for her past leadership, skills, and love of agriculture.

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NORTHWESTERN STUDENT SERVES 9-18-15
ON AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY TEAM FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ORANGE CITY, Iowa—Natalie Te Grootenhuis, a senior at Northwestern College from rural Hospers,
is serving on the Iowa Corn Collegiate Advisory Team. Comprised of 20 students from across the state, the
group addresses issues related to agriculture and prepares students to lead within the industry. Majoring in
business administration/agri-business and marketing, Te Grootenhuis was appointed to the position last October.
“The Iowa Corn Collegiate Advisory Team discusses different ways we can help promote agriculture in
our own schools and across the state,” Te Grootenhuis said. “We also help give a young person’s view on many
issues that are facing the corn industry.”
Te Grootenhuis brings experience and knowledge to the team. Last summer she served as the Iowa Corn
marketing intern, an experience that further developed her interest in agriculture and allowed her to serve as an
advocate for the industry. Te Grootenhuis says she has learned a lot from her experience.
“By being involved with the Iowa Corn Collegiate Advisory Team I have learned several things about
agriculture, but most importantly I have learned how to be a young leader,” Te Grootenhuis said. “I believe it is
important for our generation to have a strong voice in agriculture because the industry is changing and
advancing at such a rapid rate.”
Robert De Haan, lecturer in agri-business, nominated Te Grootenhuis for the advisory team last year. He
believes Te Grootenhuis has used her skills and abilities to represent Northwestern well.
“Natalie is an extremely dependable young lady possessing great drive and determination,” De Haan
said. “Natalie’s past leadership skills working with SIYAC (State of Iowa Youth Advisory Council) and her
love of agriculture made her an excellent candidate for this group who would represent Northwestern in a
positive manner.”

2. Te Grootenhuis is a 2013 graduate of MOC-Floyd Valley High School. She serves as the women’s
basketball team manager and an intramural coordinator for the college.
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