Join us as we introduce MBFI’s 2025 summer students!

Kristy has lived in Brandon her whole life, but even though she lived in the city she has some aunts and uncles living on farms. One is a beef cattle farm, and the other is a beef cattle and hobby farm. Growing up, it was clear she loved animals and many other aspects of the farm. She started out volunteering for her uncle’s petting zoo, then has been volunteering at veterinary clinics and on local beef cattle farms. When she’s not on the farm or at the clinic, she spends her spare time coaching basketball or badminton at her old middle school. This fall, she will be in her third year of her Bachelor of Science degree at Brandon University, majoring in Biology. In the future she plans to apply to the Western College of Veterinary Medicine with plans of becoming a veterinarian.

​​Hailey Everard grew up in Winnipeg, having dogs and cats, and always knew she wanted to work with animals. She has also always had a passion for the environment. Hailey became really interested in agriculture in her first year at the University of Manitoba, where she then decided to pursue an agroecology degree with a minor in animal science. Since deciding this, Hailey has really enjoyed being able to work on multiple cattle farms, gain experience with other livestock, and learn a lot about all the aspects that make up ag. Hailey will be graduating next year and plans to continue working in the livestock sector of agriculture and hope to raise cattle of her own someday. In her spare time, she enjoys camping, going on long drives, spending time with her friends, and finding books to add to her personal library!

Hailey Browning also grew up in Winnipeg and is currently studying at the University of Manitoba. Growing up in the city and working in the agriculture industry for the past four years has been a big step in her career and she wouldn’t wish to be a part of any other industry! Hailey is working towards her Bachelor Degree in Agriculture, majoring in Animal Science. Hailey has been a part of many clubs within the university, such as Stockman’s club, 4-H Future Leaders, and FASO (Faculty of Agriculture Student Organization) where she helps organize farm tours, presentations, fundraisers and socials for the students in the faculty of Agriculture. Hailey hopes to apply to Vet school in the following year and is very passionate about large animal research. She appreciates a live band, especially if they have a fiddle! Hailey also enjoys fishing and camping in her free time.

Rhiannon grew up in Brandon, Manitoba and is entering her third year of Biomedical Sciences at Brandon University. This is her first summer being an employee at MBFI with hopes of expanding her knowledge on beef cattle to pursue Veterinary Medicine in the future.

If you are interested in being a summer student at MBFI for future years, or know a student who might be interested, please watch for the annual advertisement for available positions.  As an MBFI Summer Student, you are sure to gain hands-on experience in both the cattle and crop industries.  

The ability to hire these summer students has been made possible through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

The research programs and daily operations at MBFI would not be possible without the funding from the Province of Manitoba, Government of Canada, and Canadian Agricultural Partnership, as well as the partnership with Manitoba Agriculture, Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) and Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC).

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