CSU Bull Sale Catalog

Jacki Markwood Jacki was raised in Swanton, Maryland on a cow-calf opera- tion. She participated in 4-H, showing livestock for seven years. Now a junior at CSU, she is studying animal science and plans to graduate in May of 2018. After graduating, she hopes to raise show calves like her family does. As co-chair for

the 2016-2017 Seedstock Merchandising Team’s Written committee, she hopes to learn more about advertising and marketing. She is excited to gain experience, learn about the seedstock industry, meet individuals within the industry and work with her teammates.

2016-2017 CSU Seedstock Team

Jordan Nelson Jordan Nelson is a sophomore from Silverthorne, Colo. and is majoring in animal science and agriculture business. He is a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity and the CSU Farm Bureau. Jordan looks forward to a future in the beef industry and is particularly interested in the seedstock industry. As a member

Katie Stephens Katie is a senior majoring in animal science, with a minor in ag. resource economics. Katie is from Sweetwater, Colo., where she participated in 4-H for ten years, showing livestock. She plans to pursue a career as a 4-H Extension agent after gradu- ating in May 2017. By being an Extension agent, she hopes to

of the Seedstock Merchandising Team, he is eager to gain hands-on experience working with cattle and learning more about the data collection process. He looks forward to traveling with the team and participating in the National Western Stock Show.

make a positive difference in the lives of children. As a member of the CSU Seedstock Merchandising Team, she hopes to gain experience in the seedstock industry, and is looking forward to networking and making connections within these livestock industries.

Cassie Spear Cassie is a senior majoring in animal science and ag business, expecting to graduate in the fall of 2017. She was raised on her family’s commercial cow-calf operation in Loomis, Wash., running Angus and Hereford cattle. She hopes to return to the family business in the future, while also pursuing a career in

Joanna Swenson Joanna is a senior animal science and ag business major at Colo- rado State University, who'll be graduating in May 2017. She is from Arvada, Colo., where she grew up raising Red Angus cattle, and showing livestock in 4-H. Through 4-H, she found her passion for agriculture. Joanna was on the 2016 meats

bovine reproduction/breeding, as she is currently an AI technician. As a co-chair on the Written committee, she is looking forward to representing CSU through adver- tising and promotion. She is excited to attend the NCBA Convention, build relationships with the team and network with industry professionals. "Expecting the best out of more than just our students!"

judging team, and was honored to be on the All-American team at the International Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest. She plans to stay rooted in production agricul- ture. With the CSU Seedstock Merchandising Team, she is excited to develop relationships with team members, professionals and industry leaders.

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