About this episode

Dr. Brett Kaysen interviews collegiate livestock judges Alexandra Duckworth and Kellum Carnahan about their journeys and insights in agriculture.

In this episode of the Sort podcast, host Dr. Brett Kaysen sits down with two standout collegiate livestock judges: Alexandra Duckworth from the University of Tennessee and Kellum Carnahan from Kansas State University. Alexandra shares her passion for beef cattle genetics and genomics, her journey from aspiring veterinarian to future academic researcher, and her experience in the Top Judge program. Kellum discusses his ranching roots in Wyoming and Colorado, his development as a judge, and his aspirations to coach and eventually expand his family's seedstock operation. Both guests offer inspiring perspectives on mentorship, personal growth, and careers in agriculture.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Brett Kaysen

Guests: Alexandra Duckworth, Kellum Carnahan

Topics covered

• livestock judging
• agriculture careers
• mentorship
• personal growth
• beef cattle genetics

Keywords

• livestock judging
• agriculture
• mentorship
• beef cattle
• genomics
• personal growth
• seedstock operation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Tennessee, Kansas State University

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