Graduate Spotlight - Reece Sowell
posted on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in
Alumni Profiles
For Reece Sowell, agriculture is a family affair. His grandparents own a cattle and goat ranch in Texas, and Reece grew up visiting them and learning about farming.
His college journey began in Illinois, playing baseball and studying welding at a community college. When COVID and a shoulder injury derailed his plans, he took a moment to reflect on what he really wanted out of a career. That decision brought him to Hawkeye’s Ag Business Management program.
“I kind of went in here with a clean slate,” he said. “I fell in love with it.”
Through hands-on experiences on Hawkeye’s farm and a real-world internship, Reece gained valuable experience in precision agriculture - experience that will serve him well in his career, which will see him return to his roots.
“I’m actually going down to Texas and working at a winery,” he said. “I’m going to be working with the grapes and then making wine.
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