Wrapping Up Summer: A Recap from The 2025 Interns

Carson Darlage, Agronomy Sales

Premier: What was your favorite memory from your summer at Premier?
Carson: Meeting all the full time employees and account managers, as well as the other interns, to learn a multitude of things from them about the field of agriculture and on a more personal level.

P: What was the most valuable lesson you learned this summer?
Carson: Communication is always essential in life, but even more essential is an evolving and situational dependent field (weather, timing, etc.) such as agriculture.

P: How has this internship influenced your long-term career goals?
Carson: It has solidified my desire to work within the agricultural field and work to tailor my career towards servicing growers in the best way possible.

P: Who is one Premier team member that impacted you and why?
Carson: One Premier team member that impacted me was Sal Sama. I learned some very valuable lessons from him in sales.

Katlynn Asbury, Agronomy

Premier: What was your favorite memory from your summer at Premier?
Katlynn: Definitely going through fields with the account managers and seeing how they make their decisions, those moments were really good learning opportunities. I also really enjoyed the truck rides with Larry Huffmeyer and hearing his awesome stories made the experience even more memorable.

P: What was the most valuable lesson you learned this summer?
Katlynn: No matter your age or experience level, there is always something new to learn in this field. Staying open minded and willing to learn from others truly makes a difference.

P: How has this internship influenced your long-term career goals?
Katlynn: This internship made me feel confident that I chose the right major in college. It reassured me that I’m heading in the right direction for my future, and it strengthened my passion for the agronomy field.

P: Who is one Premier team member that impacted you and why?
Katlynn: It’s hard to pick just one person who has had a big impact on me at Premier, especially after working closely with three amazing account managers. If I had to choose, it would be Emily Welch. Her work behind the scenes shows her true character. She helped support the interns this summer and was always ready to share her agronomic knowledge, answer questions, and set a good example. Her mentorship and teamwork made a real difference in my experience. She truly represents what it means to be a team player and a mentor.

P: Is there anything else you’d like to share about your experience at Premier this summer?
Katlynn: This was my first internship, and I truly don’t think any other company’s atmosphere or scenery could have compared to Premier’s. From the start, I was welcomed like family. I was able to learn so much in such a short amount of time, and I’m incredibly grateful for how driven and supportive every team member is. Their dedication to helping others succeed made a lasting impression on me.

Jack Cathey, Operations

Premier: What was your favorite memory from your summer at Premier?
Jack: My favorite memory from the summer was the opportunity to tend the airplane.

P: What was the most valuable lesson you learned this summer?
Jack: I would say the couple days I got to spend in the sprayer with the applicators. This was my first experience with this type of equipment and I learned a lot from the Premier team about the care and maintenance of the machines.

P: How has this internship influenced your long-term career goals?
Jack: Through this internship, I got to learn more about the chemical side and how the sprayers operate along with field scouting and spending some days with the account managers.

P: Who is one Premier team member that impacted you and why?
Jack: I would say Blake Little. He taught me a lot about the chemicals we use and why we use them. He also showed me how to run and work on the Fendt sprayers, which was an awesome experience.