CSU Catalog 2019

Seedstock Merchandising Team

Greetings from the team, The 2018-2019 Colorado State University Seedstock Merchandising Team would like to thank you for your interest in and support of CSU’s 42nd Annual Bull & Heifer Sale. Since the beginning of the school year, the team has been busy selecting, preparing and training a group of 16 bulls to take to the 2019 National Western Stock Show. Additionally, the team has spent extensive time working with and photographing sale bulls and heifers for this sale. The Seedstock Team was also fortunate to attend the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) Mid-Winter Meeting in Denver, Colo., and the Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Trade Show in New Orleans, La. This sale is different from previous years due to a change in the Agricultural Research, Development and Education Center’s (ARDEC) calving season that caused the sale date to fall earlier in the season. We had to approach this year’s work differently, completing deadlines and commitments before attending the CCA and NCBA events. We have had unforgettable experiences throughout and are thankful for the help we received from previous team members, CSU faculty and staff, and industry professionals. The 2018-2019 team would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to our sponsors, as well. Without you, these experiences would not be possible. Be sure to check out our Facebook and Instagram pages for more information, pictures and future team events. Thank you again and enjoy the sale! Sincerely, The 2018-2019 Seedstock Merchandising Team

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Kai Miranda

Kai is an animal science/agri- business major from Greeley, Colo. She grew up involved in 4-H and FFA, as well as work- ing alongside her family and their cattle. Kai has her own small cattle herd, as well as a small show hog operation. She is involved in research, several student organizations, and is an

Sage is an animal science major in her senior year. Growing up in northern New Mexico, she was raised on an operation that manages cow-calf, yearling and high-altitude bull programs. Sage also participated in 4-H and owned a small Angus cattle herd with her siblings. She plans

to pursue a career in livestock epidemiology and public health after CSU. As a Data Committee co-chair, she has enjoyed working with her teammates, coordinating data compilation and photography/videos for cattle in the sale, and building connections within the beef industry.

Ag Ambassador for the college. After graduating, Kai is looking to pursue a career in bovine reproduction. As a co- chair of the Written Committee, she has been busy putting together newsletters, advertisements and the sale catalog this year, as well as attending several industry events to promote CSU and network with industry leaders.

Regan O'Donnell

Regan was born and raised in Milliken, Colo., and is an animal science/political science double major with a minor in legal stud- ies. After gaining her degree, she plans to attend law school and hopes to serve as legal represen- tation for a breed or livestock association. Growing up, her family owned a horse training

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business, and she spent many years showing horses across the country and now hopes to gain experience and become involved with the cattle industry. Regan serves as co-chair of the Events Committee and has worked to develop a team-wide promotional effort. She has enjoyed gaining more experience and making connections in the seedstock industry while representing CSU.

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