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Silas C. Bothell

Indiana,PA

Summary

Senior at Penn State University majoring in Animal Science with a minor in Livestock Production and hands-on experience in dairy cattle care, milking, and animal handling. Experienced in leadership through FFA, Penn State agricultural organizations and agricultural education programs. Strong communication, time management, and teamwork skills with a growing interest in dairy herd management, animal reproduction, and livestock production.

Work History

Work-study Student Volunteer

Centre Wildlife Care
Port Matilda, PA
- Current
  • Provide hands-on care for a variety of wildlife species in a rehabilitation setting
  • Assist with feeding, cleaning, handling, and maintaining safe environments for animals
  • Follow animal care and safety protocols while supporting the rehabilitation and recovery of injured and orphaned wildlife
  • Gain experience with diverse animal species and developed skills in observation, animal handling, and daily husbandry

PSEAS Mentor

Pennsylvania School for Excellence in Agricultural Sciences (PSEAS) Program at Penn State
- 01.2026
  • Engaged with rising high school seniors to experience the breadth of agriculture at Penn State University
  • Served on a team of other Penn State students to provide guidance and support through the PSEAS program
  • Encouraged participating students to explore opportunities in agriculture, leadership, education and career development
  • Summer of

Student Farmhand

Blossom Hollow Dairy Farm
Commodore, PA
- 01.2026
  • Directed cattle flow into holding area to support efficient milking procedures
  • Monitored well-being of 120 head, consisting of a variety of dairy breeds
  • Performed routine free-stall cleaning, raking to ensure cow comfort and welfare
  • Summer of 2025-26

Part-Time Technical Service Animal Attendant during Summer Session (Six Weeks)

Penn State Dairy Barns
University Park, PA
- 08.2025
  • Operated skid-steer loader to scrape and maintain clean alleyways, ensuring sanitary barn conditions
  • Collaborated with team members to complete milking, cleaning, and cattle movement responsibilities
  • Responsible for loading feed carts and transporting to fields
  • July-August

Education

Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences - Animal Science

The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
05-2027

Associate of Humanities - Liberal Arts & Sciences

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Johnstown, PA
05-2025

Timeline

Part-Time Technical Service Animal Attendant during Summer Session (Six Weeks)

Penn State Dairy Barns
- 08.2025

Student Farmhand

Blossom Hollow Dairy Farm
- 01.2026

PSEAS Mentor

Pennsylvania School for Excellence in Agricultural Sciences (PSEAS) Program at Penn State
- 01.2026

Work-study Student Volunteer

Centre Wildlife Care
- Current

Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences - Animal Science

The Pennsylvania State University

Associate of Humanities - Liberal Arts & Sciences

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

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