KCA Welcomes New Fall Interns

Hadley Celsor of Scottsville, Kentucky, has been selected as one of the 2022 Fall Interns for the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association. Hadley was raised on a large cattle backgrounding operation, CPC Livestock and CPC Commodities. As a family member, she saw firsthand the power of agriculture in a community. She started scooping feeders and treating sick calves in her younger years, then took advantage of online college classes and worked full time at CPC as the facility cattle receiving clerk. In high school, Hadley was active in FFA, DECA, varsity tennis, and varsity cheerleading. In August 2021, Hadley interned for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association at their annual convention in Nashville, TN. Hadley is a senior at the University of Kentucky. She is pursuing a degree in Agricultural Economics and a minor in business. She is an active member of Delta Zeta Sorority, serving on risk, social, and decoration committees. Hadley is a sales partner with UpMerch and an All-Star cheerleading coach at Legacy All Sports. “I am so excited to share my love for the beef industry and continue my education in this field!”. Matthew Irvin of Columbia, Kentucky, has been selected as one of the 2022 Fall interns for the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association. Matthew was raised on his family farm, where he was involved in crop and livestock production. He was involved in his community through FFA, 4-H, and his local church and ministry program. Through FFA, he started his cow/calf operation to learn more about profits, labor, and the overall production of his herd. During his senior year, he began shadowing a local mixed practice veterinarian, where he found his passion for large animal medicine, particularly the bovine industry. With a passion for science, animals, and the rural farmer, Matthew decided to pursue a degree in Animal Sciences with a minor in Biology on the pre-veterinary tract at the University of Kentucky. Throughout his time in U.K., he has held a variety of positions within different clubs and organizations. This past summer, he completed a research internship with the U.K. Dairy Program under Dr. Costa. As of now, Matthew is VicePresident of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity, Dairy Club President, and a student ambassador for the College of Agriculture Food and Environment. Matthew is excited to expand his knowledge of the beef cattle industry here in Kentucky and the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Internship program.