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Convention’s Over but The Chaos Continues

By Rose Wendel After a few jam-packed days at the Wyoming Stock Growers Summer Convention, I returned to the office feeling a little like a show calf after its last class: exhausted and unsure where all my stuff ended up. First order of business? Unpacking. I hauled what felt like a small Cabela’s store worthContinue reading “Convention’s Over but The Chaos Continues”

Summer Convention and Everything in Between

by Rose Wendel Yes I knowwwwww, I’m finally making up for weeks of craziness hopefully through three blogs in a row. Nothing gets a group of ranchers more excited than biosecurity and necropsy reports, and the tour of the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory certainly delivered. We saw high-tech tools, disease surveillance systems, and enough biologicalContinue reading “Summer Convention and Everything in Between”

Not My First Rodeo…Oh Wait, It Is: The Rookie Interns First Week at WSGA

When people picture ranching in Wyoming they usually think of wide-open pastures, plenty of cows, and maybe a little dust in the wind. What don’t they think about? An office intern with a Canva tab open, three half-done social media posts, and a very real fear of misspelling someone’s name in a graphic. Hi, I’mContinue reading “Not My First Rodeo…Oh Wait, It Is: The Rookie Interns First Week at WSGA”

From the Pacific Ocean to the Sagebrush Seas and Everywhere in Between

BY Madeline Holmes Hi there! My name is Madeline Holmes and I am the new Marketing and Communications Director for the Wyoming Stock Growers. I have a deep passion for the beef industry and have made it my goal to know it inside and out. My “first” exposure to the beef industry was when IContinue reading “From the Pacific Ocean to the Sagebrush Seas and Everywhere in Between”

Reflections from Seventh Week at WSGA

Hello again! Shelby Sinclair here and I’m excited to share the highlights from my seventh week as the 2024 WSGA Marketing and Communications Intern. This week has been a mix of productive tasks, collaborative efforts, and a refreshing holiday break. Let’s dive into the details! Juggling Tasks and Refining Content I continued assisting Jim withContinue reading “Reflections from Seventh Week at WSGA”

Reflections from my Sixth Week at WSGA

Greetings, everyone! Shelby Sinclair here again, and I’m thrilled to share the highlights and reflections from my sixth week as the 2024 WSGA Marketing and Communications Intern. This past week has been filled with a lot of change and opportunities to meet new people in this industry! Settling into the New Office Space and EnhancingContinue reading “Reflections from my Sixth Week at WSGA”

Reflections from my Fifth Week at WSGA

Greetings, everyone! Shelby Sinclair here again, and i’m excited to share the highlights and reflections from my fifth week as the 2024 WSGA Marketing and Communications Intern. This past week has been a whirlwind of productivity and learning, filled with diverse tasks that have furthered my skills and deepened my connection with the Wyoming StockContinue reading “Reflections from my Fifth Week at WSGA”

Building Partnerships: WSGA, WCCA & the WY Ag Industry

Hello again, Shelby Sinclair here, today I am shifting gears to a new topic. My experience with the Wyoming Stock Growers Association has provided valuable insight into how effectively this organization fosters connections within its community and statewide. Today, I’d like to discuss how they develop partnerships and advocate for the beef industry through variousContinue reading “Building Partnerships: WSGA, WCCA & the WY Ag Industry”

Reflections from My Fourth Week at WSGA

Greetings, everyone! Shelby Sinclair here, eager to share the highlights and reflections from my fourth week as the 2024 WSGA Marketing and Communications Intern. This week has been a journey of growth, filled with valuable experiences that have expanded my skills and deepened my connection with the Wyoming Stock Growers Association. Unloading from Wyoming CattleContinue reading “Reflections from My Fourth Week at WSGA”

Behind the Scenes: My Journey to the Wyoming Cattle Industry Convention

June 3, 2024 The excitement built as we geared up for the Wyoming Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show. Today we packed and finalized preparations before we left for Douglas, ensuring everything is ready to go. My morning began with scheduling Facebook and Instagram posts—thanks to technology, I won’t have to wake up at 5Continue reading “Behind the Scenes: My Journey to the Wyoming Cattle Industry Convention”