About Me
My Background
Hi y’all! My name is Madi Baughman, and I’m from the small town of Lone Grove, Oklahoma. I'm currently pursuing a masters degree in agricultural education and communication from Kansas State University after graduating from Oklahoma State University with bachelor's degrees in agricultural communications and animal science. Before OSU, I spent two years at Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa, where I was on the Presidential Leadership Council and played on the softball team. All of these schools have one major thing in common: an emphasis on agriculture.
Growing up, I was always surrounded by the agricultural industry, with my dad being in weed science research and my mom growing up on a dairy and beef cattle operation. The passion instilled in me from a young age combined with my experiences showing livestock and in FFA is what led to my choice of being a communicator for the industry.
Though I'm currently in school, you can find me shooting outdoor portraits, assisting at weddings, or knee deep in shavings at a livestock show most weekends. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, reading, going to concerts (specifically Red Dirt music) and watching college sports.
Professional History
My Experience
August 2018 - Current
Madi B. Creatives
I own and operate a small business specializing in photography and writing. Through this, I also contract out livestock photography services to well-known industry leaders such as Legacy Livestock Imaging, Next Level Images, and Show Champions. Other livestock photography companies I worked for include Uplift Imaging and Alexis Radun Livestock Photos. Through these experiences, I've gained skills in most livestock species, even venturing into poultry, rabbits and the occasional horse show.
May 2021 - August 2021
National Pork Board Communications Intern
i worked under the producer communications team to facilitate the NPB tent at World Pork Expo, attend conference's representing NPB, and write articles on crucial need-to-know topics for pork producers. Additionally, I helped design and implement a careers page for the their website, which you can access here https://porkcheckoff.org/about/careers/.
August 2019 - December 2020
OSU Agricultural Communications Writing Center Tutor
I assisted students with agricultural communications writing curriculum assignments. This position required a working knowledge of AP Style as well as having a good rapport with students.
May 2020 - August 2020
Angus Media Editorial Intern
I worked for the American Angus Association in Angus Media. My duties included writing stories for Angus Journal and Angus Beef Bulletin, taking photos at various Angus events, and assisting in all steps of the preparation and proofing process for both publications.
January 2019 - June 2020
OSU Animal Behavior Undergraduate Research Assistant
I assisted Dr. Janeen Salak Johnson with Animal Behavior Research. My duties included analyzing behavior videos, collecting blood samples, and any other lab work.
May 2019 - August 2019
Seaboard Foods Animal Operations Intern
I gained experience in commercial swine production from sow farm to finisher farm working directly under farm managers. I also gained exposure in the workings of a vertically integrated company from the feed mill to the processing plant.
September 2018Â - May 2019
OSU Weed Science Student Worker
I worked in the Weed Science Lab under Dr. Misha Manuchehri. My duties included maintaining plants at the greenhouses, plotting fields for trials, and inputting data into an online system for analyzation.
Leadership
My Experience
AFA Student Advisory Team
This upcoming year, I will serve as an Agriculture Future America Student Advisory Team member. I was selected with nine other students from universities across the nation to plan the annual AFA Leaders Conference as well as attend other AFA functions.
Oklahoma Agricultural Leadership Encounter
I was selected for OALE Class XVII, an honor offered to CASNR students who are juniors and seniors. We tour industries throughout each region of Oklahoma as well as serve at Oklahoma Youth Expo. We also go on a study abroad during the summer.
State Regents Scholar
When I was chosen for PLC at NOC, I was also selected to receive the State Regents Scholarship. Offered to one student a year, this scholarship requires I maintain a 3.8 GPA as well as stay highly involved in the institution I am attending.
Sigma Alpha Sorority
Sigma Alpha is a professional sorority designed specifically for women pursuing careers in agriculture. I joined this sorority to be surrounded by strong women with the same passions as me.
AFR Gold Star Classic Photographer
The AFR Gold Star Classic is a special needs livestock show American Farmers and Ranchers hosts for special needs students in Oklahoma. I had the opportunity to serve as a volunteer photographer for the show.
Oklahoma FFA Alumni Leadership Camp
Oklahoma FFA Alumni Leadership Camp is a leadership camp for Oklahoma FFA members. I served as a small group leader for 3 years facilitating leadership curriculum to a group of 10-12 students.
"I can't think of any better representation of beauty than someone who is unafraid to be herself."