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Archives for March 2025

AGEC 425 Student FeaturesUncategorized

Emma Brett’s ’25 desire to combine her passion with entrepreneurship

What first motivated Emma Brett ’25 to join the Dianne and M. Edward Rister ‘74 Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program? Her desire to succeed not only as a dentist but as a business owner.  Born and raised in Hardin, Texas, Emma knew from a young age that she wanted to attend dental school, but was concerned, because… Read More →

March 24, 2025

AGEC 425 Former Student Features

From Vineyards To Ventures: Madison Murchison’s Inspiring Journey

Madison Murchison’s path from 4-H presentations to Director of Operations for Farmhouse Vineyards in Texas Hill Country is a testament to perseverance and passion. Her time in the Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program helped her turn a vineyard dream into tangible experience, while her adaptability led her to shape the future of online learning for AGEC 425…. Read More →

March 13, 2025

AGEC 425 Student Features

Rooted in Community: Rylee Goolsby’s plan to give back to her hometown

Coming to Texas A&M from Wortham, Texas, Rylee Goolsby ’25 originally was a Poultry Science major. In her first semester, she discovered the Dianne and Ed Rister ‘74 Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program. She realized this program could help her achieve her dream of opening a general store in Wortham, a small, rural town with a population… Read More →

March 10, 2025

AGEC 425 Student Features

Building a Successful Entrepreneur: Ellis Trevino

Ellis has spent the last few months building her AGEC 425 project, Olympus Elite, a cheer, tumbling, and gymnastics gym. She chose this business due to her experience cheering in the past, taking tumbling lessons, and working at a gymnastics gym.  “I have a passion for this business idea so I thought it would be… Read More →

March 6, 2025

AGEC 425 Student Features

Building a Business in College: Walker Lenamon ’25

From Dirt Bikes to Construction Sites Walker grew up loving cars and dirt bikes. As a teenager, he picked up photography and turned it into more than a hobby. He learned to create advertisements, which sparked an interest in marketing. He thought about making that passion a career when he started college, but everything shifted… Read More →

March 3, 2025

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