John Garaventa is prone to volunteering enthusiastically for something without knowing all the details. Unique adventures that resulted from this behavior were going to the Soviet Union during the Cold War era and being published in National Geographic. Here is some of what he said about his journey from an animal science student to a professional photographer.
What was your major in the College? When did you graduate? With what degree? I received a BS from UConn in animal science in 1977. After that, I got a MS in extension education at the University of Missouri and an associate’s degree from the Art Institute of Atlanta.
What class was most useful to you? I benefited from livestock management with Professor Nate Hale. In addition, what I learned about food preparation in meat sciences is still useful to me almost every day. My professor for that, Donald Kinsman, was also my advisor.
The mental process of taking classes is worth it. The sum of what I learned helped me be a Hampshire County, Massachusetts 4-H agent for three years.
