Kaitlyn Hildebrand Joins River Valley District as Livestock Production Agent

Kaitlyn Hildebrand has joined the staff of K-State Research and Extension – River Valley District as their new Livestock Production Extension Agent.  Her first day was May 16th in the Concordia office.

Hildebrand earned both her bachelor’s degree in Animal Sciences and Industry and her master’s degree in Agricultural Education from Kansas State University.

As a youth, Kaitlyn was active in both 4-H and FFA and also spent time as an at-large director for the Illinois Junior Beef Association.

While earning her associate's degree at Illinois Central Community College and bachelor’s degree at K-State, Kaitlyn participated on each institution’s livestock judging team.  She was also a part of K-State’s meat evaluation team and a member of numerous agriculture-related clubs.

In addition to finishing her teaching for her education degree, Kaitlyn has recently been employed as a student worker for the K-State Rabies Laboratory in Manhattan.

River Valley District Director Wade Reh says Livestock Production agents develop and deliver educational programs related to livestock production.  Programming may include but is not limited to: breed and species selection and management, nutrition, livestock facilities, animal identification, marketing, best management practices, and sustainable production techniques.

River Valley District has offices in Belleville, Clay Center, Concordia, and Washington, Kansas.  Hildebrand’s primary office is in Concordia and she can be contacted at (785) 243-8185 or via email at khildebrand@ksu.edu.

More information about K-State Research and Extension River Valley District is available online at rivervalley.k-state.edu.