(JOHNSTON, IOWA, April 1, 2021) – AgVenture, Inc. is pleased to welcome Lexie Maloy to the marketing team for an internship focused on product, agronomy, and marketing.
“We are thrilled to have Lexie join us as our Product Marketing Intern for the summer,” said AgVenture Marketing & Portfolio Director Scott Hart. “Her agricultural background paired with her previous internship experience and coursework at Iowa State University will bring a valuable perspective to the team.”
Maloy is an active member of her family’s farm near New Hampton, Iowa, where they raise corn and soybeans. In previous internships with different coops in Iowa, she gained expertise in agronomy, sales, and crop scouting. Currently, Maloy is completing her junior year at Iowa State University, where she is pursuing a major in Agronomy. She is also actively involved in Agronomy Club and Women in Agronomy Club.
“I love working with people in the agriculture industry and being out in the field,” Maloy said. “I am most excited to work with the AgVenture team to gain a diversified experience in product, agronomy, and marketing; also, I hope that my previous experiences will be a valuable asset to the team.”
“Lexie’s involvement in organizations through Iowa State, paired with her previous internship experience, will help her hit the ground running,” Hart said. “Lexie will monitor our Johnston product showcase and training site and gain experience in the field alongside AgVenture staff. We hope to increase her knowledge of the seed industry through interactions with our network of Independent Seed Companies, while focusing on increasing her understanding of our proprietary Maximum Profit System™, our unique go-to-market strategy.”
In her free time, Maloy enjoys riding her horses and participating in various outdoor activities.
About AgVenture
AgVenture, Inc. is the nation’s largest network of independently owned and managed seed companies. AgVenture provides its growing network of companies with seed products that surpass industry-required quality standards, as well as leading-edge genetics and technology. Since 1983, this unique marketing approach has allowed each individual company to match the seed products it sells to the specific needs of the geographical area it serves. Based in Johnston, Iowa, AgVenture strives to help every farmer realize more profit from every field with professional seed representation at a local level.
About Corteva Agriscience
Corteva Agriscience is a publicly traded, global pure-play agriculture company that provides farmers around the world with the most complete portfolio in the industry – including a balanced and diverse mix of seed, crop protection and digital solutions focused on maximizing productivity to enhance yield and profitability. With some of the most recognized brands in agriculture and an industry-leading product and technology pipeline well positioned to drive growth, the company is committed to working with stakeholders throughout the food system as it fulfills its promise to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. Corteva Agriscience became an independent public company on June 1, 2019, and was previously the Agriculture Division of DowDuPont. More information can be found at www.corteva.com.