Marti is member of Iowa Corn Collegiate Advisory Team

 Iowa Corn has announced the students selected to participate in the 2025-2026 school year’s Collegiate Advisory Team (CAT) program, which focuses on increasing college students’ understanding of the corn industry. During the one-year program, students will visit the Capitol, tour industry leaders’ operations, and expand their network and knowledge outside of the classroom. 

Among those students selected is Olivia Marti, a 2024 graduate of Waukon High School currently in her second year at Iowa State University in Ames. Marti is one of 26 students from Iowa colleges and universities, and one of 15 Iowa State University students, selected to participate in the Collegiate Advisory Team program.

“Iowa Corn is dedicated to developing the current and future farmers to best serve the industry,” said Joe Roberts, a farmer from Wright County and Iowa Corn Promotion Board President. “I gained my first experience with Iowa Corn when I had the privilege of serving on CAT while I was in college. Getting engaged in your industry and networking with fellow farmers is something that is valuable and important. The skills gained in CAT provide an outside of the classroom experience, benefiting the next generation.”

The Collegiate Advisory Team will meet four times over the course of the 2025-2026 school year, providing experience and training by Iowa Corn in areas such as leadership, effective communication, policy and industry relations. For more information on the program, visit https://www.iowacorn.org/CAT.