Professional development, cattle, networking and fun
highlighted the 2014 EDGE Conference June 9 in Urbana at the University of
Illinois (U of I). More than 60 individuals participated in this event, hosted
by the Illinois Junior Beef Association (IJBA).
Katelyn Jones-Hamlow, recruiter for the U of I Department of
Animal Sciences kicked off the event with her message about career
opportunities in the beef industry and how to prepare for an education in
agriculture. Travis Meteer, U of I Beef Extension Specialist; Christy Couch
Lee, CeeLee Communications; and Tonja Egan, U of I veterinary medicine student
served as the careers in agriculture panel and shared their passion for working
with the beef industry.
Conference participants sharpened their social media skills
by live tweeting from the event with Holly Spangler, Prairie Farmer, as she
shared the dos and don’ts of agriculture industry advocacy. Aspiring
photographers learned how to command their camera from Christy Couch Lee.
Jennifer Shike, U of I College of ACES Director of Communications and
Marketing, shared the importance of public speaking.
A highlight of the event was the opportunity to participate
in hands-on workshops in the Meat Science Lab to learn about carcass grading,
beef cuts and fabrication methods, and beef safety. The group also tour the
Beef Research Center and learned for U of I faculty and graduate students about
the latest beef research methods.
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