Senior, University of Wisconsin-Platteville Genesis Intern with Genex Based in Shawano, Wisconsin Background Q. What is your dairy background? I grew up working on my uncle's dairy farm doing various tasks such as feeding calves and milking cows. I also showed dairy for seven years. Q. In what area are you pursuing a degree? I'm majoring in animal science with a dairy emphasis.

Senior, University of Wisconsin-Madison Advertising and Promotions Intern with ABS Global Based in DeForest, Wisconsin Background Q. What is your agricultural background? My dad had a 70-cow dairy farm until I was about 10. He had to sell his herd due to poor milk prices at the time. After that I had a strong desire to one day help the dairy industry so another dairy farmer would not have to go through selling their life-long dream. I also enjoyed showing and judging dairy cattle at the fair throughout my entire life. Q. In what area are you pursuing a degree? I am double majoring in life sciences communication and agricultural and applied economics. I plan to focus on agricultural marketing.

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.

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.