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Cal Poly’s MPC. MP – what? Cal Poly’s Meat Processing Center has not only became well known among many universities, but has grown and developed in so many ways that have allowed the processing plant to become more than just a processing plant. Founded in 1952, the on-campus meat market, Cal Poly Meats, began servingContinue reading “Cal Poly’s Meat Processing Center: Featuring Mahlon Owens”

From energy to protein to fiber, the nutrition protocol for a performance horse is essential for maintaining these athletes’ body conditions and for meeting all nutritional requirements. My horse, Margarita, is an all-star barrel horse in the making. Twice per day, my 8 year-old mare is examined, fed and given water. As I am checkingContinue reading “Margarita’s Everyday Blend of Goodness”

Located in the Central Coast of California, among thousands of ranches, are hundreds of “-P” brands moving and grazing on mountains known as the ranches of California Polytechnic State University. These roaming four-legged creatures make up Cal Poly’s beef cattle program and cow/calf operation. The beef unit at Cal Poly runs hundreds of head amongContinue reading “Over 4,000 Acres of What?”

Hearing about journalism, one word came to mind: writing. But within the last three classes, I have learned that journalism is so much more than that. Journalism is voice. Journalism is a way to connect people from all different backgrounds with other people from all over the world. My first impression of this class leavesContinue reading “What even is Journalism and is communicating really that important?”

Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde. This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.

It’s safe to say that there are ups and downs to living an agricultural lifestyle. From sick livestock to public controversies to fluctuations in the farming market, there are decisions that need to be thought about on a daily basis. Let’s take a look at the livestock industry. Imagine you’re a cattle rancher managing 300Continue reading “Living An Agricultural Lifestyle: Be Patient”