Erica Fielding

About Erica Fielding

I am a third-year Animal Science student with a minor in Agribusiness Management, driven to contribute to the livestock and equine industries through nutrition, sales, and marketing. I am especially interested in developing animal nutrition strategies that are both effective and economically accessible, and communicating these solutions in ways that support producers, companies, and the broader agricultural community.My CliftonStrengths shape how I work and collaborate:Belief: I am motivated by a strong purpose to advance animal health and industry sustainability, ensuring that progress benefits animals, producers, and consumers.Discipline: I bring organization, reliability, and consistency to my academic, research, and hands-on work experiences.Connectedness: I understand how animal management, consumer perception, supply chains, and producer needs are all linked—and I aim for solutions that strengthen the whole system.Harmony: I promote cooperation within teams and enjoy creating environments where ideas can be shared respectfully and productively.Relator: I value meaningful, long-term professional relationships, allowing me to work closely and effectively with peers, mentors, producers, and industry partners.By combining scientific knowledge with communication and marketing skills, I aim to bridge the gap between research, producers, and consumers, helping innovations in animal nutrition translate into real-world, impactful results.

Experience

1. Foaling Intern

   Diamond Creek Farm

   Jan 2026 — Present · Lexington, KY, US

   Supporting foaling operations, neonatal care, and broodmare management while gaining hands-on experience in equine reproduction and farm management.

Education

• Michigan State University

  Minor, Agribusiness Management

• Michigan State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Animal Science