New Interns at KCA

Carson Pemberton of Hopkinsville, Kentucky has been selected as a 2022 Spring Communications Intern for Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association. Carson, the daughter of Laurie and Don Pemberton, was raised around the cattle industry with both her mom and dad’s family owning beef cows, stocker, and cattle procurement operations. Carson has seen the passion, hard work, and long hours put into the business by all involved. From late nights at the barn to listening to her mom coordinating truckers throughout her various activities, she learned at a very young age that this business was a family affair. Throughout high school, Carson was actively involved in her FFA chapter. From involvement in public speaking, Farm Management competitions, coordinating events for her chapter, and much more, it served a key role in her high school experience. Currently, Carson is a senior at the University of Kentucky majoring in Integrated Strategic Communications. She will be attending optometry school at Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee this fall. Carson grew up watching her dad be a very active participant and leader in Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. She has attended many conventions, county cattlemen’s meetings, and trade shows. Thus, when searching for a communication internship Carson was excited at the prospect of furthering her own involvement with the cattle organization. Carson has seen the lasting impact that Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association can have on those involved. Her goal is to help to promote and advocate for the beef industry in any way she can. Chelsea Smither, from Frankfort, Kentucky has been selected as one of the 2022 Spring Interns for the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association. Chelsea grew up helping on her grandfather’s farm in Franklin County and eventually began raising and breeding her own small herd of dairy cows and has always known that the agriculture industry is where she wanted a career. She is now a senior at the University of Kentucky majoring in Agriculture Education. While interning, Chelsea has been working within membership to ensure that all member information is entered correctly and in a timely manner. Starting in January, she also began working with the YARDS classroom educating groups about the beef industry. Rachael Klueppel of Eddyville, Kentucky has been selected as one of the 2022 Spring Interns for the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association. Rachael was raised on a small Quarter Horse farm in Western Kentucky with her family. On the farm, they raised Corgi’s and Australian Shepherds and had a small herd of beef cattle. She showed horses throughout her younger years and was heavily involved in her schools FFA and 4-H programs. Rachael was on the Lyon County Softball Team throughout high school while holding leadership positions in 4-H, FFA, and student council. Through her involvement in high school and diverse background in agriculture, Rachael made the decision to pursue a degree in Agricultural and Medical Technology on a Pre-Veterinary Medicine Pathway at the University of Kentucky. During her time at UK, she has participated in research projects in the Gluck Equine Research Center as well as spending a summer as a research intern at the Grain and Forage Center of Excellence in Princeton, Kentucky. As a senior at the University of Kentucky, Rachael remains involved in showcasing and advocating for the College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment (CAFE) through her role of the CAFE Student Ambassador Team. Rachael is excited to expand her knowledge on the cattle industry throughout the state of Kentucky by fulfilling her role as an intern with the Kentucky Beef Network.