Montana McFarland is an agriculture student at Wilmington College graduating in May 2017 with a 3.87 GPA. She has extensive leadership experience as Vice President of her sorority and President of the Agricultural Honor Society. Her internships include working directly with farmers to improve their operations through sales, agronomy, and providing information on updated practices. She advocates for agricultural issues in Washington D.C. and has received numerous scholarships recognizing her academic achievements and involvement in agricultural organizations.
Florida Impact arranges meeting in Marathon in Nov 2014Ed Sosmission
A meeting is held in Marathon in November 2014 with many Monroe County community partners including USDA, Florida Department of Children and Families, and the City of Key West. The purpose of the meeting was to address an abysmally low rate of participation among eligible students in the federal summer nutrition programs.
Florida Impact arranges meeting in Marathon in Nov 2014Ed Sosmission
A meeting is held in Marathon in November 2014 with many Monroe County community partners including USDA, Florida Department of Children and Families, and the City of Key West. The purpose of the meeting was to address an abysmally low rate of participation among eligible students in the federal summer nutrition programs.
1. Montana McFarland
Cell: 740-412-8212
Email:montana.mcfarland@yahoo.com
linkedin.com/in/montana-mcfarland-46a7bb101
Campus Address Permanent Address
Pyle Center Box 510 12121 Crownover Rd.
Wilmington College Williamsport, OH 43164
1870 Quaker Way
Wilmington, Ohio 45177
EDUCATION
Wilmington College, Wilmington Ohio, Bachelor ofScience,May 2017 GPA: 3.87
Major: Agriculture Concentration: Business Minors: Political Science and Sustainability
EXPERIENCE
December 2015-Present
Kappa Delta Eta Rho Sorority, Vice-President New Member Education, Wilmington, OH
Effectively lead the chapter in the absence of the president
Utilize various teaching methods
Crop Production Services, Sales and Agronomy Internship, Frankfort,OH Summers 2015/2016
Scouted fields, took soil and tissue samples, identified weeds and other pest, and communicated
effectively to the grower what action needed to be taken to ensure the success of their operation
Worked directly with farmers to improve their farming operation by providing adequate information on
updated practices, technology and equipment
Witnessed multiple sales calls, and interacted with other employees from large agricultural chemical,
fertilizer and seed companies.
Collegiate Policy Academy, Collegiate Policy Student, City OH Summer 2016-Present
Advocate for agricultural issues such as chemical regulations, pollinators and trade agreements in
Washington DC.
Spend time in Washington D.C. speaking with staffers in both the House of Representative and the
Senate about agriculture. Interacted with industry leaders, to gain experience and leadership skills
within the industry.
Delta Tau Alpha Agricultural Honor Society, President¸ Wilmington, OH May 2015- December 2016
Lead a group of 40 academic and social leaders within the Agricultural program at Wilmington College
Successfully conducted meetings, induction ceremonies, officer training and fundraising events
Westheimer Peace Symposium, Panel Discussion,Wilmington, OH
Spoke on a panel with other student leaders about the importance of peace on college campuses,open to
the entire Wilmington College campus, and surrounding community
Developed a proposal for a student board that helps spread the message of peace,and deal with
situations that arise on campus
ACTIVITIES
Member of Ohio Corn and Wheat New Crop August 2015-Present
Member of Wilmington College Agricultural Society (AGGIES) August 2013-Present
Member of Wilmington College’s Collegiate 4-H Chapter August 2013-Present
Member of Wilmington College Agronomy Club August 2016-Present
AWARDS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Wilmington College Academic Achievement Scholarship, Wilmington College Crownover Academic
Scholarship, Wilmington College Hoggatt-Dillion Women in Agriculture Scholarship, Ohio
Agribusiness Association Scholarship and a National FFA Scholarship
American and State FFA Degree
Wilmington College Green Key Honor Society
Delta Tau Alpha National Agricultural Honor Society
Dean’s List-Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016 and Fall 2016