Matt Dolch and Mike Egger | Syngenta

This Creating Career Connections podcast episode features Makenna Kirchhoff interviewing Matt Dolch and Mike Egger from NK Seeds/Syngenta. Matt is the NK Corn Product Manager and Mike is the District Manager for the Western Corn Belt. They discussed Syngenta and NK brands, their FFA experiences, and career development. Matt noted Syngenta employs over 60,000 people in 100+ countries, with brands like NK and Golden Harvest. Mike stressed the cooperative system's role in connecting Syngenta to retailers and farmers. Both highlighted FFA's value in developing agricultural leaders, with Matt crediting it for his move from Iowa to Nebraska, and Mike sharing how it introduced him to agriculture. They emphasized the importance of internships, networking, and integrity in career development while balancing work-life responsibilities.