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.

The 2012 Alltech International Symposium, held May 20-23 in Lexington, Kentucky, welcomed more than 3,000 attendees representing more than 70 countries. The 28th symposium focused on what the future held for real-life 4-year-old children Tom, born in the U.S., and Anya, born in Southeast Asia.

Often touted as one of the most recognized award in sports, the milk bottle presented to the winner of the Indy 500 has a history almost as old as the race itself. In the 1930s, Louis Meyer requested a bottle of buttermilk and was photographed drinking from the bottle.

Shelley Colson didn’t grow up on a farm, but when her now-husband, Matt, took her to his family’s 65-cow operation on their first date, she knew she was in for an education. “I had never been around cows – or even on a four-wheeler – before,” she laughs. “I’ve learned a lot over the past few years.” The farm, located in Dry Ridge, Kentucky, is run entirely by family members. Matt’s parents, Dean and Debbie, took over the farm from Dean’s father, Joe. Matt’s brother, Daniel, is taking an off-the-farm job but will continue to help out when he can.

HOW WE MET: Laura and I actually haven’t met in person, but we’ve been exchanging emails for about three months. I volunteered to help with alumni communications and fundraising for Alpha Zeta Fraternity, a co-ed, professional agricultural group that I was involved in during my time at Penn State University. With more than a decade of marketing/communications experience, Laura seemed like someone who could give an expert’s opinion on how the dairy industry is performing in the area of public relations.

Junior, Penn State University Intern with Center for Dairy Excellence Based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Background Q. In what area are you pursuing a degree? I'm majoring in agribusiness management with an international agriculture minor. Q. What is your dairy background? I grew up helping at my grandparents’ farm, doing tasks such as feeding calves and milking. Though my immediate family does not have a farm of our own, we were (and still are) heavily involved in raising heifers as well as breeding and showing dairy cows.

The New Holland Agriculture equipment company was established in the 1890s and was named for its location: New Holland, Pennsylvania. After much growth and many mergers, the company is now part of CNH and owned by Fiat Industrial. Fiat S.p.A. includes brands such as Jeep, Chrysler and Dodge. New Holland Vice President Abe Hughes said leadership in the company began to recognize a need to “rejuvenate” the New Holland brand name. The company held a media event April 25-26, where more than 20 agricultural print, radio and television outlets were invited to learn about the company’s history and growth. Attendees test-drove some of its newest equipment, including the new T9 Series four-wheel drive tractor with SmartTrax, which reduces soil compaction.

About 30 producers and industry professionals traveled to Pennsylvania April 10-12 as part of the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin's (PDPW) bus tour. The tour showcased operations in Lancaster and Franklin counties, two of Pennsylvania's largest milk producing areas.