Dalton Gibbs, a love for animals and the USU community
Dalton Gibbs is a graduating senior at Utah State University and has been involved in many different aspects of USU.
Hailing from Coalville Utah, Gibbs has been a part of agriculture programs since he was a child. Growing up he worked with family in both sheep and cattle operations. He also showed lambs and steers in 4-H and Future Farmers of America organizations.
In high school Gibbs was a part of a team qualified to travel to National 4-H and compete in livestock judging and quiz bowl.This background and passion led him to USU; he is graduating with an Animal Science degree, along with two minors in Agriculture Law and Agriculture Business.
Gibbs is currently in his second year of serving on the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, CAASS, council, where he has had opportunities to help plan events and reach out to students to be more involved in CAASS. He considers it as a chance to give back and help students enjoy their time at USU and CAASS.
Gibbs has also served as president of the Animal Science Club, where he has helped facilitate events such as the Aggie Club Calf sale along with the The Aggie Classic, True Blue Steer and Heifer Jackpot. These events allow students to have the chance to learn, experience and work one on one with animals.
The Animal Science Club takes charge in halter breaking all of the calves that are part of sales. The jackpot is a part of the Rocky Mountain Jackpot Show Series where individuals under 21 can show livestock such as steers, pigs, lambs and goats across the western states.
Brett Bowman, a Professor at CAASS, said Gibbs is very diligent and always follows through:
“I’ve worked with him side by side in a lot of things. He is a very capable young man, and he’s very charismatic. I see why he can excel really well as an ambassador, just for the fact that he can talk to anybody and has the ability that people gravitate to him because he’s friendly. I’ve appreciated his diligence and his ability to follow through.”
Last fall, Gibbs was a recipient of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and Public Lands internship which took place in Washington D.C. Due to COVID-19 conditions, Gibbs was unable to travel and complete the internship. To make up for it, Gibbs worked on the Utah State Agricultural Experiment Station South Farm, which gave him in-depth experience and hands-on working with cattle. As a result of the substituted internship, Gibbs is now planning on returning to USU and completing the courses needed to apply for veterinary school.
“My time here at USU has been a great enhancement on my education,” Gibbs said. “USU and the CAAS have provided me with the best opportunities and experiences. I have created friendships and relationships that will last a lifetime. I hope one day I will be in a position as an Alumni member to give back to this great school.”