Meet Emily Blum, 2017 Public Relations Intern!
March 22, 2017
Hi everyone!
I’m Emily Blum! My summer has begun early and I am the first intern in the office jumping in full swing preparing for the summer ahead! I grew up on a diversified grain and livestock farm in Western Iowa near Denison and grew up loving the Fair, so there is no doubt that I’m excited to embark on this journey at the Iowa State Fair this spring and summer! Being born and raised on a farm has taught me to love agriculture and the fair atmosphere. Showing pigs through 4-H and FFA, exhibiting non-livestock projects and hanging out in the barns during the county fair was my favorite part of the summer and now I get so spend my whole summer at the great, Iowa State Fair!
My passion for agriculture leaded me to Iowa State University, where I am currently a junior majoring in Agriculture Communications. I stay very busy with club activities and responsibilities, as I serve as a public relations tri-chair for the 2017 Bacon Expo, as well as a member of the Block and Bridle club serving on multiple committees. I am also a member of the Agriculture Communicators of Tomorrow club and a contributing writer for the College of Ag and Life Sciences publication, CALS Connections. As you can tell I love being involved in as many things that I can handle!
This summer I am excited to be the public relations intern. I will be in charge of the Iowan of the Day program and will be a member of the selection committee for the winners of each day of the Fair! I will also be assisting with the Corndog Kickoff. My first week in the office has left me excited and ready to take on my role as the public relations intern for the Blue Ribbon Foundation!
Me (right) at the 2016 Bacon Expo with my favorite mascot, Cy!
My family and I posing for a picture during harvest, my favorite time of year!