Biography
- Ryan S. Goddard
- Major: Agribusiness and Applied Economics
- Minors: Agronomy and Agricultural Communications
- Involvement at OSU: Alpha Zeta Partners and FarmHouse Fraternity
I am from Urbana, Ohio. I grew up ion a small corn and soybean operation. My family also had a 4,000 plant raspberry farm for around five years. During my time here at Ohio State, I have enjoyed traveling to Nicaragua and Brazil. Following graduation I will be moving to Independence, IA working for Monsanto as a District Sales Manager Trainee.
Why I decided to pursue Global Options
I chose to pursue Global Options because I realized the importance of gaining a global perspective during my time here at Ohio State. After living with a host family in the coffee farming mountains of Nicaragua, I realized the importance of learning from and respecting cultures from around the world. While spending six week in Brazil, one of the worlds greatest agricultural powerhouses, I was able to see first-hand the differences in production in Brazil and the United States.
Coming into senior year, I reflected on the experiences that I have been blessed with abroad. Not only have they been an opportunity for extreme personal growth, but they have also given me a very interesting perspective that stands out in any interview. These experiences were life-changing and I chose to pursue Global Options in-order to make the most of my experiences abroad.
My Goal for Global Options
My goal for global options is simple: create a plan and strategy to become a global leader in agriculture. Working for a company like Monsanto, who has facilities in 69 countries, it is important to not only see things from the perspective of an American agriculturalist, but also from the perspective of a global agriculturalist.
Through Global Options, I hope to find ways to apply my experiences to my position with Monsanto. In addition, I hope to further understand global cultures and set myself up for successful influence in world agriculture. It will be essential that I am intentional in thought to set goals as to how I will continue to be a globally involved citizen.