Colin Geppert

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About Colin Geppert

My name is Colin Geppert and I am passionate about being a leader in the agricultural industry. I love participating in events and helping out any way I can. Communicating with colleagues and helping others makes me feel appreciated that I made a difference in somebody's life or company. I am an certified in artificial insemination in beef/dairy cattle and grew up working on a diverse crop and cow-calf operation in South Central, South Dakota. Below is a brief description of who I am: •Leadership and Communication skills enhanced throughout 10 plus years in 4-H and FFA •Demonstrated work ethic by working on a family farm, planting row crops, and demonstrating humane livestock handling practices •Gained knowledge and interest in soil fertility and sustainable practices while taking courses to complete my agronomy minor •Grasped a greater understanding of the beef industry by working and learning the different stages of a packing plant Some awards I have received include: State FFA Degree: Top Scholarship Winner in 2018 South Dakota Cattlemen Foundation Scholarship For more information please contact me at: colin.geppert@jacks.sdstate.edu