I was asked to sit down and write about my summer and my first thought was, “How long do they want this?” I don’t even know where to begin describing my amazing experience this summer. I feel as if any blog post could never get across exactly how much I have learned. My first week […]
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Meet The Interns: Katelyn Wendel
Hello everyone! My name is Katelyn Wendel and I am ecstatic to be the Vitaferm sales intern this year! I am from the small town of LaMoure in southeastern North Dakota. I have had the privilege of growing up around not only the show ring, but also the nutritional and registered Angus parts of the […]
Meet The Interns: Lauren Barker
Hey Sure Champ Fans! I’m Lauren Barker and I am the Sure Champ Public Relations Intern for the summer. I’m from Monticello, Iowa, a small town in eastern Iowa where my family owns a small registered Angus herd, R&C Angus. I have been active in the agriculture industry since I was young. Right from the […]
Meet the Interns: Jack Oattes
Hey Sure Champ Showmen! My name is Jack Oattes, and I’m extremely excited to serve as the new Sure Champ Sales Intern for the coming months! I hail from your neighboring country to the north – Cobden, Ontario, Canada to be specific. Although I may come from a different part of the world, I’m still quite […]
8 Reasons Why Ag Careers are in Demand
8 Reasons Why Ag Careers are in Demand Employers struggle to find qualified candidates By Agcareers.com While agriculture is a multi-billion dollar industry that directly affects everyone in the world each day, employers still struggle to find candidates that are enthusiastic about the industry and need. According to USDA “between 2010 and 2015 there will […]
Asking Questions Doesn’t Make You a Fool…
By, Jackie Lackey The Chinese Proverb reads, “He who asks a questions remains a fool for five minutes. He who does not ask remains a fool forever.” This concept, however, can be difficult for a generation who has been rewarded for answering questions correctly rather than asking the right questions (thank you standardized testing). It’s […]