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Some of the best learning experiences happen when you step outside your comfort zone, meet new people and put your skills to work in a real-world environment. This fall, I had the opportunity to do just that as a Livestock Media Intern at the State Fair of Texas during Market Week, one of the busiest and most exciting times of the fair.

Stillwater, Oklahoma, was the perfect place to kick off the 2026–2027 National Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT) year. As the newly elected National ACT President, our officer retreat gave me a completely new perspective on leadership. After serving as National ACT Member Relations Coordinator the previous year, stepping into the president role has challenged me to look beyond my own chapter and think about how we can create meaningful opportunities for ACT members

Every year, Ag Media Summit brings together agricultural communicators from across the country to learn, network and celebrate excellence in agricultural communications. This year's conference in St. Louis, Missouri, was especially meaningful for me, not only because of the opportunities to learn from industry professionals, but because it marked several milestones in my own leadership journey. Throughout the conference, I attended several educational sessions covering emergi

I've learned more about agricultural communications outside the classroom than I ever could sitting behind a desk.

Let's catch up, shall we?

It's something we all experience at some point in our careers. With my busy schedule, I often have to battle burnout. Here are some tricks I use to combat it: 1: Saying No Saying no may seem a little obvious, but the concept is much harder than it seems. As a young professional, I come across amazing opportunities every single day. Whether it's through connections or scrolling on LinkedIn, chances for professional development can become overwhelming. In high school and even i

"How Does She Do It All?" As you navigate through this website, I'm sure you're thinking, "How does she do all this and make decent grades?" Very fair question, though I have discovered it is not a one-size-fits-all answer. Grades: Are they that big of a deal? I’ll be the first to admit it: I am not a straight-A student. College chemistry quickly humbled me and changed my perspective on what academic success really looks like. During my first semester of college, nearly every

2025 was defined by movement, whether that is physical miles, into new professional environmments or toward a clear uderstanding of where I want to be in my career. From early morning flights, to unfamilar cities, to meaningful conversations, this year challenged me to grow personally and professionally. January Stillwater, Oklahoma - National ACT Professional Development Conference Interacted with National ACT members from across the nation Gained deeper insight into what a