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Olivia Richart
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Sciences The Pennsylvania State University
INTERNSHIPS
410-441-6265
expected 2020 GPA: 4.0
Lohof Grass-Finished Beef Otter, MT Ranch Hand 2018 • Assisted with the implementation of rotational grazing facilities • Direct-marketed retail and bulk beef to consumers at local farmers markets Penn State Department of Agricultural Economics, University Park, PA Sociology, and Education 2017-2018 Global Teach Ag! Intern • Coordinated international agriculture programming for senior-aged members at the Pennsylvania 4-H State Conference • Planned webinar series for the Global Learning in Agriculture conference Tunnbrottet Gård Lonåsen, Norway Lambing Assistant 2017 Provided neonatal care for flock of 200 sheep in a multilingual work environment • • Herded and attended sheep in accordance to traditional Norwegian practices
WORK EXPERIENCE
Guided Path Farms Bellefonte, PA Farm Hand Present • Milked 130 head of cattle in a tie-stall barn milking system • Tested mastitis samples and checked withdraw periods on treated cattle Penn State Dairy Research Facility University Park, PA Calf Technician 2016-2017 Inspected calves and heifers in order to ensure optimal health • • Oversaw care of research animals in compliance with strict scientific and biosecurity guidelines
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
NATO Exercise Saberstrike Ādaži, Latvia Latvian 2nd Infantry Battalion Rifleman 2018 Conducted international training exercise in small-unit defensive operation with • soldiers from twelve NATO countries
CURRENT ACTIVITES
-Collegiate Cattlewomen
-Block and Bridle
-Timbersports Team
-Army ROTC
HONORS/AWARDS
• Gamma Sigma Delta Agricultural Honor Society Outstanding Sophomore Award - 2018 • Pennsylvania/New England Beef Ambassador - 2016, 2017