b"AT 26, JAYDE SILLShas the uncanny ability to cut through the clutter and focus on whats truly important for the future of agriculture.We need good people that understand agriculture and care about their customers, she recently said after being named the 2020 Future Giant of the Seed Industry by Seed World. Sills is a talent development specialist at AgReliant Genetics, helping new employees navigate the working world inside an international agribusiness.Success starts with passion for what you do, says Brittiney N. Reese, learning & development specialist with AgReliant Genetics, who was one of Sills nominators. The next step is commitment. Through Jayde's endeavors, she has demonstrated how her passion translates to her commitment. Jayde embodies the character of a Future Giant. I look forward to watching her continue to grow and make impact in the seed industry.Other nomina-andGIVE tors expressed similar sentiments. Not only does Jayde exemplify leadership and a passion for agri-culture, she is a wonderful person who is energetic and motivated, says Tracie M. Egger, PhD, leadership training specialist at AgReliant Genetics. Because of her leadership background, dedication for professional excel- Britt Reese presented Jayde Sills with the 2020 Future Giant of the lence and ambitious personality, Jayde Sills will continue addingSeed Industry Award on behalf of Seed World.tremendous value to the seed industry. Nominees were judged by Seed Worlds Editorial Board and are evaluated based on their dedication to the industry, their ability to make a significant contribution to the seed industry and their lead-ership both in their place of work and in their community.Respecting and Loving AgricultureSills love of agriculture started early and its most certainly a family tradition. I grew up on a grain and livestock farm in Northeast Indiana, she says. My dad farms and my mom is a schoolteacher. A pas-sion for agriculture was instilled in all three of us kids at a very young age. My younger sister Jordyn and I both graduated from Purdue with an agribusiness degree and our younger brother Jackson is a year away from obtaining his.It was her childhood on the farm that also introduced her to 4-H, something thats become a lifelong passion. My love for 4-H started at a young age. I am certain that IBob Thalls, one of Sills co-workers, congratulated Sills on her have attended the Indiana State Fair for 26 years in a row now,award during the Future Giant of the Seed Industry Virtual Award she says. My parents loved to help young 4-Hers in our com- Ceremony. SEPTEMBER 2020SEEDWORLD.COM /39"