06/06/2026
We've been FULL of 4-H and FFA orders lately, and it's had me thinking...
I like to joke that my diploma and 5.5 years at Purdue were worth more for the connections than the actual classes. Considering I don't spend my days in the classroom like my degree intended, it seems like a fair joke.
But the truth is, Purdue gave me so much more than a diploma.
Many of the customers and organizations that have supported Daisy's Designs over the years came from relationships built during my time there. From IAAE, Indiana FFA, National FFA, Indiana 4-H (which admittedly started before Purdue), local FFA chapters, and County Extension and 4-H programs—those connections have become some of my favorite partnerships.
So while I may not be using my AgEd degree the way I originally planned, I use what Purdue gave me every single day. The relationships, experiences, and network I built there continue to open doors and support our small business years later.
Turns out, sometimes the most valuable thing you leave college with isn't hanging on the wall.