Olivia Greenwood
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (November 19, 2021) – This year, a sophomore in Prairie View A&M University’s College of Agriculture and Human Sciences won the 2021 Irrigation Association E3 Program. Olivia Greenwood was one of 15 students competing from across the nation.
As a result of her win, Greenwood will represent PVAMU’s AGRI13411 course, CAHS, and PVAMU in the Irrigation Association’s national meeting in December. She will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to attend the Irrigation Association Show and Education Week in San Diego, California.
Bolstered by CAHS scientists Ripendra Awal, Ph.D., and Ali Fares, Ph.D., Greenwood originally applied to the program to broaden her understanding of agriculture and embrace the various sectors of the industry.
“The E3 program puts student winners in an environment where we can act like sponges and soak up all the knowledge that will be accessible to us,” Greenwood said.
After setbacks due to COVID, students can now gain hands-on experience and travel to participate in the program. They will be practicing how to hone their skills, install and learn the tasks it takes to maintain irrigation systems. Not only will students grow in their studies, but they’ll also seize the opportunity to learn from the Toro Company on how to run an irrigation company. Toro’s global presence extends to more than 80 countries through its reputation of world-class service, innovation and turf expertise.
Winners of this year’s Irrigation E3 Program were required to submit an essay detailing the importance of this program and how it can impact their education. CAHS has had student winners in this program for the last eight years.
This story by Taylor Stewart originally appeared in CAHS Monday Minute.
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