Bailey, Burgess, Havlik and Mallek Named Wisconsin Farm Bureau Interns

Josie Bailey, Faith Burgess, Victoria Havlik and Brooke Mallek have been selected to intern with the Wisconsin Farm Bureau during the coming year. Together they will assist in promoting and communicating for WFBF programs throughout the spring and summer of 2026.

"Internships open doors for students to explore careers in agriculture and gain real-world experience," said WFBF President Brad Olson. "We're thrilled to have these four talented individuals join our team and bring their perspectives to strengthen our communications and programs."

Josie Bailey, Leadership and Programs Intern

Josie Bailey has been selected as WFBF's Leadership and Programs intern. Bailey is a student at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls majoring in agricultural education and currently serves as the National Guernsey Queen.

Bailey is the daughter of Brock and Nelda Bailey and was raised on a fifth-generation dairy farm near Tomah. Her leadership background includes extensive involvement in FFA and dairy youth organizations, earning state and national recognition in agricultural communications, discussion meets and industry advocacy.

During her internship, Bailey will support the organization's leadership development programs including Young Farmer and Agriculturists and FFA. She will assist with social media content creation and program promotion across the state. Bailey will begin her duties in May.

Faith Burgess, WFBF Communications Intern

Faith Burgess has been selected as WFBF's Communications Intern. She grew up near Shullsburg, Wis. and is currently studying agricultural communications at Iowa State University.

Burgess' passion for agriculture began having been raised in a rural community and strengthened through her involvement in FFA. Her FFA experiences helped her develop a voice for sharing the story of agriculture. Burgess looks forward to learning, bringing fresh ideas and contributing to a team that advocates and supports Wisconsin farmers.

During her internship, Burgess will assist in managing the organization's social media presence, creating content for WFBF communication channels and contributing to the organization's blog. Burgess will begin her duties in January.

Victoria Havlik, Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom Intern

Victoria Havlik has been selected as the organization's Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom intern. She grew up on a diversified livestock farm near Clintonville, Wis. and is currently studying agricultural education with minors in Spanish and agricultural business at the University of Wisconsin - River Falls.

Alongside her partner, Havlik operates a 200-acre crop farm growing alfalfa, corn and soybeans. She founded the nonprofit organization Next Gen Leaders and Learners to support and inspire young people in agriculture. She enjoys using her skills in marketing and communications to promote agricultural literacy and engage others through education-focused initiatives.

During her internship, Havlik will design agricultural literacy lessons, supporting materials and training resources, tailored for volunteer agricultural literacy programs. She will assist with communicating Agriculture in the Classroom programming efforts and provide programming coverage throughout the summer. Havlik will begin her duties in May.

Brooke Mallek, Gather Wisconsin Intern

Brooke Mallek has been selected as the organization's Gather Wisconsin intern. Mallek grew up on her family's farm in central Wisconsin, raising and showing livestock through 4-H and FFA. She is currently studying agricultural education at the University of Wisconsin - Platteville.

Mallek serves as the vice president of UW-Platteville's Agriculture Education Society and previously served as president and historian/reporter. She enjoys exploring all realms of agriculture and sharing stories from the field through creative storytelling and photography. She looks forward to connecting farmers with consumers by promoting understanding and appreciation for Wisconsin agriculture.

During her internship, Mallek will assist in the day-to-day management and marketing of GatherWisconsin.com, its social media presence and promotional events throughout the summer. Mallek will begin her duties in January.