Kevin Anderson
Hometown: Lester Prairie, MN
Major: Animal Science
Year: Senior
Ryan Kappers
Hometown: Spring Valley, MN
Major: Animal Science
Year: Senior
"I grew up on a 60 cow family dairy farm. We sold the cows when I was a junior in high school and began to raise holstein steers. Currently I am planning to go back and restart the dairy with 40 cows. On campus I am also involved in Gopher Dairy Club. I work at the USDA Cereal Disease Lab which is a lot of fun and something different to do in my spare time. I am enjoying my time away from home and have made many great memories while being a part of DTS."
Shane McFadden
Hometown: Webster, MN
Major: Agriculture Industries and Marketing
Year: Senior
Jeff Pagel
Hometown: Eyota, MN
Major: Animal Science
Year: Senior
"I am currently a Senior majoring in Animal Science with an emphasis in Dairy Production. I have been an active member of DTS since fall of 2006 and have served as Vice President. I was raised on a dairy farm near Eyota, MN, where we also raise beef and grow crops. I am involved in the Gopher Dairy Club, Block and Bridle and work at the USDA ARS Cereal Disease Lab."
Sam Holst
Hometown: Austin, MN
Major: Animal Science - Pre Veterinary Medicine
Year: Senior
"I grew up on a small farrow-to-finish hog operation near rural Austin, MN. I have been very active in 4-H and FFA showing pigs at many local, state, and national shows. I graduated from Hayfield High School where I was an active member of the FFA chapter and captain of the basketball and baseball teams. I am involved in several organizations in college. Aside from Delta Theta Sigma, I am a member of the Block and Bridle club. I am also the manager of the Swine Research and Teaching Unit on campus. I enjoy fishing, camping, raising and showing pigs, baseball, sports in general, and a good game of chess."
Corey Meyer
Hometown: Le Center, MN
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Year: Junior
Tyler Seeger
Hometown: Prairie Farm, WI
Major: Agriculture and Food Business Management
Year: Junior
Brandon Thesing
Hometown: Winona, MN
Major: Animal Science
Year: Junior
"Hello, my name is Brandon Thesing, and I am a currently a sophomore majoring in Animal Science with a Dairy Industry emphasis with a minor in Applied Economics. I grew up on a 150 cow dairy farm in Winona, Minnesota and graduated from Onalaska Luther High School in Onalaska, Wisconsin in 2007. Throughout high school, I was very involved in with the Winona FFA chapter, 4-H, baseball and basketball. Over the last couple of years, I have grown to enjoy showing and judging dairy cattle as well as developed an increased interest in Registered Holstein and Jersey dairy cattle. In 2008, I had an incredible show season and not to mention the distinguished honor of owning and showing my first Nominated Junior All-American in hope of having many more to come. At DTS, I am involved in intramural sports and serve as the Assistant Steward. Currently, on campus I am involved in Block and Bridle and Gopher Dairy Club where I serve as Co-Chair to the Dairy Judging Committee; I am also employed at the Swine Barn."
Justin Morris
Hometown: Austin, MN
Major: Agriculture Education, Agricultural Industries and Marketing
Year: Senior
Tyler Evink
Hometown: Morris, MN
Major: Animal Science, Applied Economics
Year: Sophomore
"I grew up on a small hobby farm a few miles outside Morris, MN, where I raised show lambs, and also worked on our family owned well drilling and water conditioning business. My family includes my mom (Wendy), dad (late Kevin), and younger sister (Kayla). Growing up, I was actively involved in 4-H, where I showed sheep and cattle, and also participated in General Livestock Knowledge Bowl. Besides showing, I also enjoy numerous other hobbies including football, basketball, throwing in track, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and spending time and socializing with friends and family. Besides DTS, on campus I am also involved with Block and Bridle and plan on participating on the General Livestock Judging team."
Juston Johnston
Hometown: Morris, MN
Major: Animal Science
Year: Sophomore
"I was born and raised in Morris, Minnesota. I grew up on a small farm with 40 purebred Dorset ewes. Have show beef, sheep, and swine in 4-H. I also participated in 4-H General Livestock Bowl. In my spare time you will find me outdoors usually hunting or paintballing. Here at the University of Minnesota I participate in DTS and Block and Bridles. I am the freshman chair for the spring Block and Bridle Pig Sale. I am currently working close to 15 hours a week at the meat lab. Working at the meat lab is a very educational job and it pays the bills."
Dan Fox
Hometown: Rosemount, MN
Major: Finance, Animal Science
Year: Sophomore
"I grew up near Rosemount on a 200 sow farrow to finish hog operation. We also raise a couple hundred head of cattle each year and about 1,000 acres of crops. My parents are Greg and Sandi, and I have three siblings: Brian, Nicki and Kevin. I have been involved in 4-H and FFA showing beef, hogs, and sheep. In high school I was a member of the wrestling team and the National Honor Society. On campus I am in the Block and Bridle Club and work at the Cereal Disease Lab Researching crop rust."
Ben Fuglie
Hometown: Ulen, MN
Major: Finance, Accounting, or Management Information Systems
Year: Sophomore
"I grew up in Ulen, MN, which is a small town of 500 people near Fargo-Moorhead in Northwest Minnesota. As a child I worked for my grandpa at his dairy farm then in high school I worked for another local dairy farmer. Although my chosen major may not reflect it, I have been very involved in agriculture ever since I was a child. Some high school activities I was involved in were FFA, knowledge bowl, student council, and senior high band. I was very active in FFA especially in the Dairy Production Placement Proficiency and the Farm Business Management Contest. At the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities I am currently involved in Investment and Finance Organization (InFO), Student Accounting and Finance Association, and most important of all Delta Theta Sigma Fraternity. I also keep myself busy with a roofing company I recently started (Integrity Roofing, Inc.). Some of my other interests include: hunting, fishing, water skiing, downhill skiing, snowmobiling, and many other outdoor activities."
