CALS Ambassadors

I chose U of I CALS because the faculty in the college is so eager to help you succeed. I feel confident in my relationships with professors. I know that I will graduate with a network of connections that will guide me to the right career path for me.

• Hometown: Cambridge, Idaho

I really enjoy being a part of the Student Idaho Cattle Association Club. Last year the club worked really hard to make trips and events still possible for students. We traveled to Montana and down to Salmon, Idaho where we got the opportunity to see many different types of cattle operations and our very own Nancy M. Cummings center. It was great to get to take a trip and make connections.

• Hometown: Cambridge, Idaho

I love to spend time on the university farms gaining hands-on, fun animal experience.

• Hometown: Hunt, Idaho

Becoming involved in the Ag Commodity Risk Management Program and taking Norm Ruhoff’s Commodity Merchandising course has been one of my favorite class experiences so far. I’ve been able to prepare for my future career by learning about current commodity markets while getting hands on training in the Barker Trading Room on how to use futures and options to help farmers and ranchers with cost and risk mitigation.

• Hometown: Troy, Idaho

I chose U of I CALS because of the small, personable experience of the FCS department. They do everything they can to help you succeed and get what you want out of your college experience. It also gives me a path to medical school that has classes that I will enjoy, but still with knowledgeable staff and faculty to get me where I need to be.

• Hometown: Twin Falls, Idaho

My favorite course so far has been AVS 363: Animal Products for Human Consumption with professor Bass. The class was super hands on and takes advantage of the meats lab on campus. Bass is a great professor that keeps class interesting.

• Hometown: Elko, Nevada

My favorite club experience in CALS was being able to travel to the Idaho Cattleman’s Association through the Student Idaho Cattleman’s Association club. I had the opportunity to meet many great people and learn lots about the cattle industry.

• Hometown: Ritzville, Washington

My favorite class so far has been Ag Econ 468 which is Commodity Merchandising with Norm Ruhoff. It has been super fun to learn more about commodity merchandising and dealing with cash and futures markets.

• Hometown: Nampa, Idaho

My favorite club experience was starting up the MANRRS chapter here at U of I and serving as the president.

• Hometown: Wilder, Idaho

I picked U of I CALS because I grew up with a passion for agriculture and when I visited campus, I felt that this college was a great place to expand that passion. The faculty and staff are so welcoming and personable, and the student experience opportunities are endless.

• Hometown: Dillon, Montana

I chose U of I CALS because of the personal connections I was able to make with the faculty and staff. FCS in specific was so welcoming when I was an incoming freshman. The college truly makes sure that every student feels like they belong.

• Hometown: Moscow, Idaho

My time at the U of I has been amazing. I have had many opportunities to be part of great organizations here on campus with my favorite being the Student Idaho Cattle Association (SICA). Through SICA, I have had the opportunity to meet many great people and work with some amazing organizations within the cattle industry. It’s also a great opportunity to travel the Pacific Northwest to see different operations and attend beef cattle conventions.

• Hometown: Cambridge, Idaho

My favorite club experience from CALS is traveling to Tillamook, Oregon with the Dairy Club. It was a great trip to learn about the multitude of opportunities available in the dairy industry and create stronger friendships between the members of the club.

• Hometown: Jerome, Idaho

My favorite experience in a CALS course has been traveling to Iowa for the World Food Prize conference with the Ag Ed 404 class. This experience was incredibly eye opening as I had the opportunity to learn about global food security and how I, as a future agricultural educator, can play a role in educating students about food security.

• Hometown: Middleton, Idaho

I chose U of I CALS because it checked all the boxes for me. I wanted to stay in state and have a school with an agriculture program. I loved how beautiful the campus was and the strong community feel; I felt very at home here. As my time has gone on here, I have found that CALS offers great learning opportunities, has dedicated faculty and students that truly care about each other and their education.

• Hometown: Melba, Idaho

My favorite class has been my AVS 110 lab, I loved how hands-on it was and how many new things I got to try every single week.

• Hometown: Eagle, Idaho

I picked U of I CALS because it came highly recommended from everyone I spoke to. The experiences, classes, faculty, students and the entire atmosphere of the college were described as the best in Idaho, if not the country. Coming here and joining this community, I found it to be true. I am a proud Vandal and am especially proud of our wonderful college! It has lived up to their words and so much more.

• Hometown: Arco, Idaho

I picked U of I CALS because of the welcoming environment from both the faculty, staff and student ambassadors at the time. This is also why I continue to love to be a U of I CALS student is because of the great amount of support for us students looking to reach our goals.

• Hometown: Meridian, Idaho

I picked CALS because of the welcoming environment from both the faculty, staff and student ambassadors at the time. This is also why I continue to love to be a U of I CALS student is because of the great amount of support for us students looking to reach our goals.

• Hometown: Meridian, Idaho

I chose the U of I CALS because the students and staff are like a second family. I was taken in without question and had plenty of help whenever I asked. The CALS department is looking forward to seeing you in Moscow soon and Go Vandals.

• Hometown: Petaluma, California

I chose U of I CALS because of the individuals that make up the college. I like the small student-to-faculty ratio allowing me to be seen as a person as opposed to just a name. I have been able to see success in my endeavors through the support from faculty and peers. Close relationships within this department have made my time here worthy and enjoyable.

• Hometown: Petaluma, California

My favorite club experience has been being part of the U of I Dairy Club. It has been a fun, interactive club and it's been a good networking opportunity as well as helped me become more social on campus.

• Hometown: Jerome, Idaho

My favorite class at U of I has been AVS 172 (Principles and Practices of Dairy Science). I came into this class with quite a bit of dairy experience and expected the class to be fairly easy and straight forward, but I was completely wrong. Professor Amin structured his class to present a challenge to every student in a fun and interactive way. The class consisted of a lecture followed by a lab at the local dairy unit which would reinforce what we covered in class. This set up allowed me to really see the relationship between lectures and industry practices.

• Hometown: Rupert, Idaho

I chose UI CALS because of the culture within the college. I knew I had a place to belong and grow personally at the University of Idaho, specifically within CALS. The amount of growth and connection I have gained has proven to me I made the right decision.

• Hometown: Moses Lake, Washington

I chose to join U of I CALS not only because I finally found a major that I am passionate about but also because of the amazing people found in abundance throughout the college. From the students to the faculty and staff, the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences is full of welcoming and supportive individuals. They make the college experience so much easier as I know those around me are genuinely interested in helping me succeed during my time here at the University of Idaho. CALS is a truly great place to be.

• Hometown: Troy, Idaho

I picked U of I CALS because of our tight knit community who are welcoming and are always there for one another.

• Hometown: Nampa, Idaho