Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, California, hosted 55 dairy enthusaists for Cow Camp. The three-day event, which began July 8, was sponsored by the California Junior Holstein Association. With the help of Dr. Stan Henderson, Mr. Rich Silacci and California Holstein Secretary Kate Briggs, educational focus was on the sales and promotion end of the Holstein industry.

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.

Manure Happens was a field day held on June 25, 2010 at Mains Dairy in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. This event was all about using nature’s free fertilizer responsibly. Approximately 100 people were in attendance including the speakers and industry sponsors. The day began with a presentation by Dr. Doug Beegle of the Pennsylvania State University.

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.

Exactly two years after first breaking ground on a $62 million expansion, The Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) hosted an Open House on June 30 to showcase its newly renovated and expanded processing facility. The dairy manufacturing plant operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, taking in approximately 3.5 to 5 million pounds of milk each day. Sales from the Ovid plant were nearly $140 million in 2009.