SPRING INTERNS READY TO PROMOTE OHIO BEEF

Four college interns joined OCA and OBC this Spring to take on events like the Ohio Beef Expo, Beef 509, and Cattlemen’s Academy while learning about Ohio’s beef industry. These students will learn skills to assist in their future career goals and network among industry affiliates.

Kolby Brock is serving as the Member Services Intern. He is the son of Kristen and Laurence Brock of Los Angeles County, California. His interest in cattle began at a young age at his grandparents’ cattle farm in New Mexico, and he participated in 4-H showing beef, pigs, and goats. Brock is currently a senior at Ohio Wesleyan University, finishing his Bachelor’s in Politics and Government and a minor in Accounting. As an Ohio Wesleyan Bishop, Brock is active in the business groups on campus as an Economic Management Fellow and President of the Investment Club, managing a portion of the university endowment and advocating on behalf of his peers as an executive member of the student government council. Brock’s primary responsibilities this semester will include assisting with membership recruitment campaigns, OCA policy development, and assisting with Expo sponsorships.

Savannah Kinley is serving as the Beef Improvement and Industry Relations Intern. She is the daughter of Patrick and Sheila Kinley of

Wyandot County, where she grew up on a fifth generation farm raising livestock while engaging in 4-H and FFA. Savannah enjoyed showing cattle, pigs, and sheep at various levels. Kinley is a sophomore at The Ohio State University, where she is majoring in Animal Science with a concentration in Animal Industries and a minor in Agribusiness. As a Buckeye, Kinley enjoys being involved in Saddle and Sirloin Club and the CFAES Learning Community.

Kinley’s primary responsibilities this semester will include Beef 509 planning and execution, Beef Quality Assurance, managing the breeds office at Expo, and organizing the Trade Show and Genetic Pathway.

Ansley Kozarec is serving as the Public Relations Intern. She is the daughter of Todd and Lisa Kozarec of Montgomery County, where she grew up showing livestock and immersing herself in 4-H and FFA experiences. She enjoyed showing pigs competitively at the county, state, and national levels.

Kozarec is currently a sophomore at The Ohio State University, where she is majoring in Animal Sciences and minoring in Agricultural Communications. On campus, Kozarec enjoys being involved in Saddle and Sirloin Livestock Club, Sigma Alpha professional agricultural sorority, and serving as a peer mentor to fellow students.

Kozarec’s primary responsibilities this semester will include assisting in event press releases, Expo social media, event planning, event photography, website updates, and more.

Megan Garrison is serving as the Youth Activities Intern. She is daughter of Walter and Kristie Garrison of Belmont County, where she grew up on her family farm raising cattle. Growing up, Garrison enjoyed being involved with 4-H and FFA programs and competitively showing cattle, pigs, and goats.

Garrison is a sophomore at The Ohio State University CFAES, where she is majoring in Animal Science Health and has the hopes of earning her doctorates degree in human and animal chiropractics. As a buckeye, Garrison is involved in the Hoof & Hide Club and other community service projects. When it comes to the involvement back in her hometown, she is a mentor for the youth coming into the livestock industry.

Garrison’s responsibilities during this spring internship opportunity are to work closely with the BEST Program where she will assist in the administrative duties, BQA certifications and creating social media posts. She will also help foster the next generation of industry leaders and help coordinate the Ohio Beef Expo Junior Show, which includes fundraising and show management.

New Date!

DCF Ruby of Tiffany 6799

Reg#: +*18809148 sire: VAR Generation 2100 dam: DCF Ruby of Tiffany 7592

Four 6799 daughters will be

CED +4; BW +3.9; WW +82; YW +142; MILK +18 CW +73; MARB +.78; RE +1.18; $AxH +175; $AxJ +191

$M +68; $W +61; $F +124; $G +67; $B +191; $C +316

Featuring progeny from the foundation Optum Angus Ruby of Tiffany, Ruby of Tiffany 6799, the $44,000 powerful and proven growth and carcass highlight that blends the $250,000 balanced-trait sire, Generation with a dam who combines the the 44 Farms and ABS Global sire, Destination 727-928 with a direct daughter of the former Hunter Farms Genetics donor, Ruby of Tiffany 5113 by the $75,000 216 LTD. Full and maternal sisters to this prolific Optum Angus donor include: Ruby of Tiffany 6802, a second-generation highlight in the Double Creek Farms; Ruby of Tiffany 6831 at Evans Farms; Ruby of Tiffany 6624 at Oak Valley Ranch; and Ruby of Tiffany 5632 in the Double Creek Farms herd. Progeny from this proven and productive donor include; Ruby of Tiffany 2011, the $20,000 selection of Lylester Ranch in the first Optum Angus sale; Ruby of Tiffany 8012 selling to Vintage Angus Ranch in the 2020 Ward Ratliff Sale; and Ruby of Tiffany 8011, the selection of Vista Farms in the 2019 Ward Ratliff Sale.

Reg#: +*20464900 sire: HPCA Veracious • dam: DCF Ruby of Tiffany 6799

Reg#: +*20497804 sire: HPCA Veracious • dam: DCF Ruby of Tiffany 6799

Reg#: +*20295750 sire: GAR Home Town • dam: DCF Ruby of Tiffany 6799

Reg#: +*20265953 sire: GAR Greater Good • dam: DCF Ruby of Tiffany 6799

Selling Limited Number of Herd Bull Prospects Sired By:

Salvation, Greater Good, Identify, Veracious, Conclusion, and Hometown