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Junior, Oklahoma State University
Marketing and Communications Intern with Accelerated Genetics
Based in Baraboo, Wisconsin
Background
Q. What is your agricultural background?
I was raised on my grandfather’s 160 acre dream in Mt. Airy, Maryland. My family runs Angus cattle and boar goats and raise corn, soy beans and hay. As a 4-Her I showed beef cattle, sheep, goats, hogs and one dairy heifer.
Senior, California Polytechnic State University
Marketing Communications Intern with Accelerated Genetics
Based in Baraboo, Wisconsin
Background
Q. What is your agricultural background?
I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to grow up in the agriculture industry. My family operates a beef cattle ranch in northern California, and I am involved with my grandparents’ Holstein dairy nearby. I also show and manage breeding decisions for my own group of registered Holsteins and Milking Shorthorns.
Senior, University of Wisconsin - Platteville
Sales and Service Intern with Accelerated Genetics
Based in Wisconsin
Background
Q. In what area are you pursuing a degree?
I am majoring in animal science with a dairy emphasis.
Sophomore, University of Minnesota
Field Intern with Genex CRI
Based in central Minnesota
Background
Q. In what area are you pursing a degree?
I'm studying animal science, with an emphasis in dairy production, and applied plant science.
Q. What is your agricultural background?
I grew up on a hobby farm where we finish holstein steers.
Student, Chippewa Valley Technical College
Breeding Program Specialist Intern with Genex
Based in Menomonie, Wisconsin
Background
Q. In what area are you pursuing a degree?
I'm obtaining an associate's degree in the agriscience technician program.
Q. What is your dairy background?
My dairy background consists of working on a small dairy farm for about five years.
Q. What are some of your other activities or association involvement?
I help out at Menomonie High School boys hockey when I get the chance. I also help out with my church's slow pitch softball league.
2012 Graduate, University of Wisconsin - River Falls
Sales and Services Intern, Accelerated Genetics
Based in Baraboo, Wisconsin
Background
Q. In what area did you pursue a degree?
I graduated with a degree in dairy science with an emphasis in management.
Q. What is your dairy (or agricultural) background?
I grew up on a 70-cow dairy farm near Baldwin, Wisconsin. Along with the dairy cows, we raised dairy steers. We also grow all our feed. Through 4-H and FFA I enjoyed showing dairy cows and steers at the county fair.
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.
Your age: 68. I’m a third-generation Jersey dairyman.
Your location: Eastern New York, just 15 miles from downtown Albany – nearby but not pressured by a suburban community.
My dairy’s history: Dutch Hollow Farm was started in 1976 after being involved with my family’s farm for 13 years. We started with 55 milking-age females, mostly growth of my original 4-H project animals, along with some purchased females.
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