Cattle Rancher. Speaker. Travel Addict.

• MA Speech Communications, MBA (agriculture emphasis)
• Current cattle rancher and freelance journalist
• Member of the inaugural class of the Trailblazers, a trained group of beef community members representing the Beef Checkoff 
• Former livestock extension agent, public speaking teacher, leadership/education and development program manager, Beef Quality Assurance Trainer (Colorado)
• Master's of Beef Advocacy and Top of the Class Graduate
• Ag Allies Graduate
• National award recipient for beef advocacy radio program (see example in the radio spot section!)

Some Former Speaking Engagements

• Speaker at Mississippi Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Conference
• Keynote speaker for Today's Ag, Laramie, WY
• Speaker at Western Nebraska and Northeast Colorado Cattlemen's Days
• Speaker for Colorado BQA Train the Trainer program
• Speaker at Colorado 4-H Agents annual meeting
• Virtual speaker for university classes including Oregon State and University of Wyoming

Potential Topics

• Estate Planning, So a Tragedy Doesn't Become a Catastrophe
• Beef Myth-Busting
• Why it's OK to Eat Beef, And Not Believe Everything You Hear
• Let's Talk Cattle-How We Raise Them and Why
• Industry Hot Topics
• The Beef Checkoff-What it Does and Why it Matters
• How to Share Your Story as a Beef Producer, and Why it Matters

Speaker Reviews

•  "As a former Colorado Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Trainer and member of the Colorado BQA Advisory Committee, Kacy has a wealth of knowledge surrounding cattle production. Not only is she passionate about extending her knowledge to current cattle producers, but she also does an excellent job relaying accurate information about the beef industry to the general public and beef consumers. Kacy provides an especially powerful presentation about the purpose and importance of the BQA program, and loves sharing beef's positive story with any audience." Libby Bigler, Colorado Beef Quality Assurance Coordinator

• "Kacy has a true passion for the beef industry that shines through to her audiences.  She has a way of connecting to producers and consumers alike by sharing stories of her own ranch-life and experiences.  She is an engaging speaker and a true advocate for our industry." Jamie Jo Axtell, Axtell Cattle Company, Anton, CO

• "Kacy is able to connect with her audience, whether they are seasoned ranchers or first year 4-H members.  Her love of the agricultural industry shines through in her presentations.  You’ll leave her talks feeling excited about agriculture and energized to go out and promote the best industry in the world!" Kindra Plumb, CSU 4-H Agent, Haxtun, CO

•  "From her time as the Snowy Range FFA Chapter President, to Cattlemen's Day presenter, Kacy has been an advocate for the beef industry and agricultural way of life. Founded strongly in her Wyoming heritage, she provides prospective as to what the agricultural industry is today and what it is facing in the future. Her stories, ranging from the occasional protective mother cow to what consumers want, provide prospective on how to bridge the widening gap between the average consumer and America's producing agriculturalists."  Travis Taylor, Livestock Producer, Limon, Colorado