Senior, Washington State University Communications Intern with the Southeast United Dairy Industry Association Based in Atlanta, Georgia Background Q. In what area are you pursuing a degree? I'm studying agricultural communications and animal science. Q. What is your agricultural background? My grandparents were dairy farmers and I grew up showing registered Holsteins and Guernseys in 4-H and open shows across Washington State. Since coming to WSU in 2006, I have been very involved in all of the dairy programs, including Cooperative University Dairy Students, Dairy Challenge and served as Dairy Club president last year.

Senior, Morrisville State College Intern with the American Milking Shorthorn Society Based in Beloit, Wisconsin Background Q. In what area are you pursuing a degree? I have my associate's degree in dairy science, and I will be graduation with my bachelor's degree in agricultural business in the spring 2011. Q. What is your agricultural background? I have my own hobby herd of registered Milking Shorthorns, Red and Whites and Holsteins.

Senior, Delaware Valley College Marketing intern with Genex Based in New England and New York Background Q. In what area are you pursuing a degree? I'm studying large animal science. Q. What is your agricultural background? I was born on a small farm in Southwick, Massachusetts, where we have raised some beef, but mostly Spotted Draft Horses. My parents own an auction company so we travel around New England and New York, conducting farm dispersals. My grandparents own Laurelbrook Farm in East Canaan, Connecticut, and milk upward of 850 head of Holsteins.

Senior, California Polytechnic State University Intern with the California Milk Advisory Board Based in Modesto, California Background Q. In what area are you pursuing a degree? I'm majoring in dairy science with a minor in agricultural business. Q. What is your agricultural background? My family has been involved in agriculture in Sonoma County for four generations. My interest and passion for the dairy industry began in my childhood as a 4-H member when I bought my first dairy replacement heifer.

Senior, Michigan State University Strategic Communications intern with Dairy Management Inc. Based in Rosemont, Illinois Background Q. In what area are you pursuing a degree? I'm majoring in animal science. Q. What is your agricultural background? I live in a rural area in the “Thumb” of Michigan. My father is an owner of a small family dairy farm; I have been apart of it ever since I could walk. I also show cattle and lambs. I am the current Michigan Dairy Ambassador. My life completely revolves around animal agriculture, and I love it!

Senior, Cornell University Public Policy intern with the American Farm Bureau Federation Based in Washington, D.C. Background Q. In what area are you purusing a degree? I am majoring in applied economics and management as well as animal science. Q. What is your agricultural background? I was born and raised on my family's fourth generation dairy farm, Indian Acres in South Deerfield, Massachusetts, and have enjoyed showing Guernsey and Holstein cattle all my life.

Senior, University of Kentucky Marketing intern with Alltech Based in Nicholasville, Kentucky Background Q. In what area are you pursuing a degree? I'm studying agriculture economics, with a minor in business as well as a minor in community leadership development. Q. What is your agricultural background? I was born and raised on a dairy farm in Bowling Green, Kentucky, that my grandfather started in the 1940s. We own a herd of registered Jerseys and are currently milking close to 50. Growing up, I fed baby calves and also milked every day, twice a day. In the year 2003, my family opened an agritourism operation on our farm called Chaney’s Dairy Barn where we sell our own milk and ice cream.

Junior, Missouri State University Intern at Midwest Dairy Association Based in Ozarks, Missouri Background Q. In what area are you pursuing a degree? I'm studying agriculture education and agriculture communications. Q. What is your agricultural background? I was born and raised on a dairy farm owned by my parents, Alby and Angela Bos. We milked and bred registered Brown Swiss and a few Holsteins. We showed and displayed our cattle all across the United States and were even known competitors at the World Dairy Expo. (Many heard of our name through a cow we bred by the name of Timberline Jetway Toni.) I started in 4-H when I was little and stayed active in that program. I also was very active in the Billings FFA chapter throughout high school. I was an officer for 3 years and was an Area XII officer my senior year. I was the first woman from Billings to receive the American FFA Degree.

Junior, University of Wisconsin – River Falls Marketing intern with Genex Based in River Falls, Wisconsin Background Q. In what area are you pursuing a degree? I am majoring in agricultural studies with a minor in animal science and crop and soil science Q. What is your agricultural background? I lived on an 80-cow dairy in Weyauwega, Wisconsin, that my dad ran for my uncle for about five years. In 2001 my family moved to Princeton, Minnesota, where dad worked for a few different farmers and brought me along.