| The American Hereford Association (AHA) is pleased to welcome its newest team member, Emilee Holt, Caldwell, Idaho, as the Western region field representative. In her position, Holt will attend Hereford sales and events and assist breeders with their marketing and genetic selections. She will also help educate members and commercial producers about AHA programs and other beef industry opportunities. Holt is an Idaho native and lifelong Hereford enthusiast. She grew up raising and exhibiting Hereford cattle and was a 15-year member of the Idaho Junior Hereford Association. “The versatility of the Hereford breed adds a lot of value for both seedstock and commercial operations,” Holt says. “I’m excited to continue promoting Hereford genetics in this new role while assisting breeders in my home region.” A 2019 Kansas State University (K-State) animal sciences and industry alumna, Holt has worked for NJW Polled Herefords for almost four years, while assisting her family with their Hereford herd. Holt has experience in both the commercial and seedstock sectors of the beef industry. She completed internships with Wagyu Genetics and Boise Valley Feeders under the Agri Beef Company, where she assisted with analyzing DNA and feedlot management. Holt was also a member of the livestock judging and meat evaluation teams at K-State. “We are excited to have Emilee join the AHA team. She brings a wealth of Hereford knowledge and experience to the AHA and seedstock producers in her territory,” says Joe Rickabaugh, AHA director of seedstock marketing. “Emilee is a vibrant person who enjoys Hereford cattle. We welcome her to Team Hereford.” Holt will begin her duties Oct. 25. She can be contacted at 208-965-3130, or at eholt@hereford.org. |
