MEET THE SUMMER INTERNS

OCA and the Ohio Beef Council (OBC) welcomed two new interns to the team this Summer, Erika Grum, and Maria McIntosh.

Grum, of Thornville, Ohio, is currently a sophomore at Oklahoma State University pursuing her bachelor’s degree in both Animal Sciences and Agribusiness. Grum plans to earn her Master’s and Doctorate degree in ruminant nutrition after undergraduate.

Agriculture and livestock is a true passion for Grum as she grew up raising cattle amongst other livestock and has been an active member of 4-H, OCA’s BEST program, and Southern Ohio Showdown for over ten years. She is currently working on building her own herd of Simmental-Angus cattle with hopes of being a part of the show and commercial cattle industries down the road.

“During my internship, I am looking forward to enhancing my knowledge of Ohio’s beef industry while getting to know beef producers throughout the state,” said Grum.

McIntosh, of Urbana, Ohio, will be a sophomore at Kansas State University majoring in Agriculture Communications and Journalism. After concluding her undergraduate schooling, she plans to receive her Master’s degree. She enjoys photography and graphic design with plans to work in visual design and media in the future. McIntosh has grown up raising cattle to show in Champaign County through 4-H and FFA programs.

McIntosh said “I am most excited to build my skills in visual communications while also promoting Ohio’s beef industry this summer”.