Emma Sutherly

Ag Communications and Animal Science

Working to support your business and agriculture.

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ABOUT

Hi, I'm Emma Sutherly! I'm a student at Kansas State University studying Ag Communications and Animal Science. I have a lifelong connection to agriculture- raising livestock and working on the family farm. My background inspires me to advocate for the industry and share stories.


I believe there is value in every story. Let me make your voice heard.


Work Experience

2024

Mid Kansas Cooperative
Intern

  • Successfully created and executed a marketing campaign promoting cover crops. The campaign included social media posts, emails, and text messages targeted at ranchers grazing cattle and producers growing crops.
  • Developed Lawn Chair Chats to highlight summer interns. Interviewed 11 interns and used the video footage to create social media posts.
  • Created social media content to increase user engagement across platforms.
  • Crafted and distributed monthly newsletters for MKC, Midwest Fertilizer, and Producer Ag teams. Also curated specialized newsletters for producers, highlighting relevant information, news, and upcoming events. 
  • Conducted interviews and wrote four articles for MKC's Annual Report. Designed various printed materials including a Sales Kick-off Playbook, career fair banners, postcards, flyers, stickers, and meeting agendas.
  • Photographed events and edited photos using Adobe Lightroom
  • Updated MKC and Midwest Fertilizer websites to include monthly blogs.
2023

Martinez Media & Marketing Group
Intern

  • Worked closely with CEO to prepare for marketing events and outings
  • Reviewed videos to develop transcripts for specific content marketing
  • Created a content matrix of seven client interviews so that the content could be used throughout their media campaign
  • Edited photos using Adobe Lightroom for clients and promotional materials
  • Pulled and reported LinkedIn and X social media stats for two clients which provided insight on their ongoing marketing plans
2022

Agtivation
Digital Media Intern

  • Provided customer support during industry events to take action photos
  • Elevated client’s website by organizing employee photos during client event
  • Grew online presence by creating videos for Agtivation’s YouTube Channel to showcase the importance of digital media in ag businesses

Leadership Experience

2023-24

Animal Science Mentor

  • Provided tours of Weber Arena and Kansas State University animal units for prospective Animal Science students.
  • Reached out to potential students and Kansas 4-H and FFA youth with cards.
  • Volunteered and worked a booth at the Kansas Junior Livestock Show as part of the outreach program.
  • I brought potential students along to my ASI classes and explained the unique opportunities that K-State Animal Science offers.
  • Photographed events and designed creative content for KSU ASI.
  • Sat on a student panel and shared advice with college freshmen.
2023-24

CAT Community Learning Assistant

  • Assisted in leading classroom learning for 23 students.
  • Developed and planned three co-curricular activities to grow a close-knit community within the classroom and enhance the class experience. 
  • Facilitated engaging discussion regarding Animal Agriculture in 2050.
  • Prepared weekly quizzes and assignments for students.
  • Led a K-State Animal Sciences & Industry animal unit tour.

Education

2026

Kansas State University

Bachelor of Science of Science in Ag Communications

Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and Industry

2022

Miami East High School

High School Diploma

Awards

2023

American FFA Degree

Gamma Sigma Delta First Year Performance Award


   

Extra Curricular

Professional Skills Accelerator Program

Member of KSU Collegiate Cattlewomen 

Member of KSU Block and Bridle 

Weekly volunteer in the NextGen youth ministry at Faith Manhattan Church

Professional Skills

Adobe Creative Cloud Suite

Photography

Podcast Editing

Event Organization

Leadership

Teamwork and Collaboration

Creative Thinker

Time Management

Public speaking

Content Creation

Time Managementim


Get in Touch

Ready to explore the possibilities? Let's connect and discuss how we can collaborate.