Ben was raised on a cow-calf operation in Lynnville, TN and grew up working in other agricultural entities for local producers. His collegiate studies were achieved at the University of Tennessee at Martin (UTM) where he was on a successful livestock judging team and earned the degrees of B.S. in Animal Science, M.S. in Agricultural Operations and Management and a …
Rob Miller
Rob currently lives in Moses Lake, WA with his wife Holly and 9-year-old daughter Josie. He attended Oregon State University where he received a bachelor’s degree in animal science. Rob has 12 years of experience in the cattle feeding industry, and is currently the General Manager at El Oro Cattle Feeders, owned by Agri Beef Co. Rob and Holly are …
Dan McCarty
Dan McCarty is the Associate Director, Livestock Marketing Council & Field Services for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. His responsibilities include serving as NCBA spokesperson and representative to cattle producers and state affiliates across the west. Additionally, he manages the membership of the Livestock Marketing Council, the group of auction markets, order buyers and livestock dealers active in NCBA. McCarty, …
Todd Inglee
Todd Inglee owns and operates Ralston Valley Beef – a direct marketing and mail order business providing natural beef to homes, restaurants, and retail outlets. In addition to wholesale cuts, Ralston Valley Beef offers its locally raised, dry-aged beef in custom cut bulk quantities and various retail packages. A native of Golden, Colorado, Todd graduated from Colorado State University with …
Brett Gardner, Ph.D.
Brett A. Gardner, Ph.D., an Oklahoma State University graduate, has a consulting firm whose primary interest is evaluating and developing management and business solutions to maximize efficiency of production and profitability in livestock and farming operations. Brett and wife Molly also own a small Angus seed-stock operation and enjoy working with other producers in management and leadership growth. Previously, Brett …
Andy Fabin
Andy Fabin, a 2008 graduate of Penn State University with a degree in Agribusiness Management, is part of the multi-generational, family-owned and operated Fabin Brothers Farms in Indiana, Pennsylvania. Fabin Brothers Farms specializes in soybean processing, crop production, cow-calf operations, as well as commodity buying and marketing. In addition to his work with Fabin Brothers, Fabin is also active in …
Clay Burtrum
Clay Burtrum began his involvement on a cow-calf and hog operation in Stillwater, Oklahoma. In college, he held various jobs including the meat department of a local grocery story, OSU research facilities and OSU Veterinary Medicine College. Upon graduation with an Animal Science Biotechnology degree, Clay accepted a job with Continental Grain, now JBS Five Rivers, as a management trainee. …
Travis Brown
Travis Brown is the Vice President of LO Cattle Company. He and his wife Mary live in Sand Springs, MT. Travis graduated with a double major in Ag Business and Economics from Montana State University in 2006 and spent four years as an Relationship Manager, AVP for Northwest Farm Credit Services before taking an opportunity to own and manage their …
Doug Bichler
Doug Bichler was raised on a diversified livestock farm in Linton, ND. He graduated from North Dakota State University with B.S. degree in Animal Science in 2002. During college Doug was a member of both the Dairy and Livestock Judging teams, and was a member of the Dairy, Judging, and Saddle & Sirloin clubs. After college he worked for the …
Tyrell Anderson
Tyrell grew up on a seedstock operation in Southern Idaho, Eastern Oregon, and Northern Nevada. In 1997 his family moved to the Double T Ranch in Babb, Montana, which ran 1,200 head of seedstock, stabilizer cattle. There on the Double T Ranch, he worked on all facets of seedstock production, as well as dry land farming until he graduated from …
Stephanie Allgood
Stephanie grew up in the rolling hills of Southern Iowa and Northern Missouri on a cow/calf operation. She received a degree in Engineering from the University of Missouri. During college, Stephanie was involved in several groups and organizations including Collegiate Cattlewomen, Mizzou Rodeo Club, and she attended the Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Leaders Conference in Kansas City. After college, …
Meghan Anderson
Meghan Anderson is employed by Aurora Cooperative Elevator Company as the company’s Beef Cattle Specialist. She works with cow/calf and backgrounding operations, helping them with nutrition and management needs. Meghan is a graduate of Oklahoma State University, where she competed on the equestrian team and earned her B.S. double majoring in animal science and agricultural communications. Meghan also works alongside …