SDSU Extension is pleased to welcome Kaylee Wheeler as a new Range Field Specialist.
Wheeler will take a multidisciplinary approach to help producers integrate range science, animal science and economics into their livestock grazing operations. In her role, she will help producers make proactive, holistic decisions and develop goals for their operations. She will be based out of the SDSU Extension Pierre Regional Center.
“I'm looking forward to learning more about the South Dakota landscape and building new relationships with producers,” Wheeler said. “It is my goal to be a servant leader for the people and producers of this industry.”
Wheeler grew up on her family’s cattle ranch in Wood Lake, Nebraska, where she developed a lifelong love of cattle and the land. She earned a bachelor’s degree in animal science with an emphasis on grazing livestock systems and beef production management from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where she also received a master’s degree in animal science with a specialization in ruminant nutrition.