This summer, Texas A&M student Laney Ferrell joined the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) as their policy intern. Laney is from Seguin, Texas, and is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness with a certificate in International Trade in Agriculture and a minor in Financial Planning. Growing up, she was active in her local FFA chapter and county 4-H club, where her passion for the U.S. agricultural industry was kindled through raising and showing cattle and swine, along with engaging in numerous leadership and public speaking activities. While at Texas A&M, her coursework and involvement in student organizations have deepened her understanding and commitment to agriculture and contributed to a growing interest in federal agricultural policy.
“My internship experience with NAWG this summer in D.C. has been incredible. I have gained valuable insight into the policy-making process, and learned so much about the diverse policy issues that are crucial to the success of U.S. wheat farmers,” said Laney. “I could not be more grateful to the staff at NAWG. They have been instrumental in helping me make the most of my summer, learn as much as I can, and build meaningful connections that I could not have gotten elsewhere.”
“Laney has been an instrumental part of the team as we continue to advocate for our nation’s wheat farmers. Everyone at NAWG has appreciated Laney’s contributions and is excited to see where she goes after graduation,” said NAWG CEO Chandler Goule.
On campus, Laney serves as the Co-Chair of the Finance Committee for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Student Council, and is an active member of the Pre-law Society, and Gamma Sigma Delta- Honor Society of Agriculture. Laney aspires to attend law school after graduation and eventually pursue a career in agricultural law and policy.
Over the course of her internship with NAWG, Laney has been able to immerse herself in agriculture policy and learn more about the specific interests of U.S. wheat growers. She has had the opportunity to attend numerous meetings on Capitol Hill related to the Farm Bill, complete research projects, assist with communications tasks such as social media content creation and NAWG weekly updates, and complete various other tasks in and out of the office related to agriculture policy and the wheat industry.
Laney’s internship wraps up at the beginning of August, after which she will head back to Texas A&M to continue working toward her degree.
