Senior, University of Kentucky Communications and Youth Programs Intern for the Holstein Association USA Based in Brattleboro, Vermont Background Q. In what area are you pursuing a degree? I'm majoring in agricultural communications and integrated strategic communications with a public relations emphasis. Q. What is your agricultural background? I have lived on the same 163 acre farm in Upton, Kentucky my entire life. I started showing Brown Swiss in 2002.

Senior, University of Wisconsin-Madison Marketing and Communications Intern with Filament Marketing LLC Based in Madison, Wisconsin Background Q. In what area are you pursuing a degree? I’m pursuing a bachelor's of science degree in agricultural sciences with an emphasis in life sciences communication, agricultural business and marketing. Q. What is your agricultural background? I grew up on my family’s farm, Honey Creek Heritage Farm, near Sauk City, Wisconsin. A few years ago, my parents transitioned from a dairy operation running 120 registered Holsteins to a 35-head Red Angus beef cattle lifestyle farm. Growing up, I helped my father milk our cows and showed heifers through 4-H in our local fair and at the Wisconsin State Fair. Q. What previous internship positions have you held? My previous internships include working for Voyager Press/MBI Publishing as a freelance photographer where I captured livestock and animal photography for five internationally published books: How to Raise Cattle, How to Raise Pigs, How to Raise Sheep, The Complete Book of Butchering, Smoking, Curing, and Sausage Making and Wisconsin Local Food Marketing Guide.

Junior, University of Wisconsin - River Falls Marketing Services Intern with Vita Plus Based in Madison, Wisconsin Background Q. In what area are you pursuing a degree? I am pursuing a bachelor’s degree in agricultural marketing communications with a minor in agricultural business. Q. What is your dairy background? I grew up on my family’s registered Holstein dairy operation near Unity, Wisconsin. Currently, my dad and two brothers are milking about 300 cows. I assisted with feeding calves, yard work and tractor driving during the harvest seasons. Q. What previous internship positions have you held? I served as the intern for the Wisconsin State Fair agricultural department. After exhibiting at the fair for eight years, it was a great opportunity to see and assist with the behind the scenes activities.