The
First Days Back Home
By: Sophie Wotten
It has been an incredible
start to my intern experience. It is hard to believe that four weeks ago I was
flying into the Calgary airport so eager for my intern position to begin. Each
day is different, with exciting and exhilarating tasks!
Training week was filled
with remarkable speakers, discussions with the Canadian Angus Association (CAA)
staff, as well as meeting some of the integral Angus members. Everyday was a
learning experience with new topics and objectives that I hope to complete by
the end of the term.
Once I arrived back
home, I went straight to work attending Youth Forum, held in Markham, Ontario. This
event is one of the biggest spring youth shows held in Ontario. Over the
two-day event, I was able to connect with our Junior Angus members as well as
Angus breeders. It was an outstanding showcase for the Angus breed, displaying
32 yearling heifers. Above all, the Grand Champion female was from this great
breed exhibited by Hailie Conley of Vos Vegas Farms. After attending this show,
I think it is safe to say that the Angus breed has a very promising future!
Being a Marketing
Intern, everyday is a new experience. The past few weeks have been nothing
short of this. One of the first tasks I have been working from home is contacting
schools through out Ontario. As an intern, I am presenting to students about
the importance of becoming involved in 4-H programs, the pasture-to-plate
process, as well as joining the Canadian Junior Angus Association (CJAA). Since
Ontario has strict regulations on speakers attending schools talking with
students, I am working with school boards with high hopes to spread the
message!
Another project that I
have been working on is contacting numerous youth/breed cattle shows, education
days, and 4-H events in Ontario that I can attend. A large portion of my summer
will be attending such events. Being apart of agricultural events very
fulfilling haven been a member of such a great community.
During the long
weekend in May, I traveling and came through the town of Cookstown where the
Ontario Stockyards is located. I was able to post CAA brochures and flyers in
hopes to retrieve more Rancher Endorsed members and increase membership.
This week I have been
very busy starting my final project. I am very exciting to showcase this at the
end of my summer!
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