Pre-veterinary students Casey Randle and Alexandra Hawkins have been named Alltech Student Ambassadors for Auburn University.
Randle's and Hawkins' love for animals steered them toward animal science. \0x10Through their ambassadorship with Alltech, they will be sharing that love and educating Auburn students about agricultural projects and research.
Founded in 1980 by Pearse Lyons, Alltech is an animal health and nutrition company.
\0x10The company works to educate people about agriculture, where food comes from and how it is being produced.
"Alltech is trying to improve current issues like sustainability by researching and implementing new ways to increase the amount of food being produced for the increasing world population," Randle said. "Alltech has many irons in the fire."
Alltech sponsors the World Equestrian Games, an international championship for equestrians, and is involved in numerous philanthropic endeavors.
"The company is also involved in education in many countries and builds schools, science labs and supports communities across the world," Randle said.
One of those philanthropic projects, Cafe Citadelle, works to help the agricultural economy in Haiti. Alltech bags and sells the coffee produced in Haiti and then sends back the profits to Haiti, giving its economy a boost.
"This has been the most helpful way to improve the country's outlook on their ag industry," Randle said. "The co\0x99ffee sales are currently happening on the Auburn campus, and if you are interested in buying a bag and supporting both Auburn and Haiti, please contact one of us."
As part of their mission to spread the word about Alltech's projects, Hawkins and Randle will attend events and represent Alltech at these Auburn events.
"Our main duty is to explain campus-wide what Alltech does and the roles it plays in the agricultural industry," Randle said.
Hawkins said they will be attending agriculture club meetings and hosting events throughout the year to share with other students about Alltech and their projects.
"We will hold an Alltech tailgate for the Texas A&M game," Hawkins said. "Any way that we can spread the word of Alltech we basically do, whether it includes presentations or just simply talking to people one-on-one."
Both Hawkins and Randle said they are excited to spread the word about the work Alltech is doing in the agricultural industry to help better people's lives.
"\0x10The most rewarding aspect of the ambassadorship is being able to be a part of this amazing company that is growing by the second," Hawkins said. "This company can relate to everyone's everyday life and gives so many people amazing opportunities."
For more information about Alltech or how to get involved, contact either Randle or Hawkins at CLR0005@auburn. edu or AFH0004@auburn.edu, or visit the Alltech website at alltech.com.
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