#76: Jackson Tarrance and Kolton Lake

About this episode

Brett Kaysen interviews Oklahoma State University livestock judging team members Jackson Tarrance and Kolton Lake about their journeys and aspirations in agriculture.

In this episode of “The Sort”, powered by Primo Feeds, host Brett Kaysen interviews two Oklahoma State University livestock judging team members, Jackson Tarrance and Kolton Lake. Jackson, from Welling, Oklahoma, shares his journey from showing pigs to collegiate judging, discussing mentors, career goals in agricultural lending, and plans to grow his family's show pig operation. Kolton Lake, from Laramie, Wyoming, reflects on his path through Butler Community College to OSU, a national championship win, and aspirations in ruminant nutrition or coaching. Both emphasize judging's value in building skills, relationships, and professional networks.

People in this episode

Host: Brett Kaysen

Guests: Jackson Tarrance, Kolton Lake

Topics covered

• livestock judging
• agriculture
• career goals
• mentorship
• professional networks

Keywords

• livestock judging
• agricultural lending
• show pigs
• ruminant nutrition
• coaching

Sponsors

Primo Feeds

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Oklahoma State University, Butler Community College

Places: Welling, Oklahoma, Laramie, Wyoming

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