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Caleigh Payne

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Protein (Beef) Sustainability Manager at Golden State Foods
📍 Alamosa, Colorado, United States

Caleigh is the Protein (Beef) Sustainability Manager at Golden State Foods, with over a decade of experience in scaling regenerative agriculture. Holding a Masters from Kansas State University, she excels in program development and partnerships to enhance the resilience of agricultural systems, supporting farmers and ranchers nationwide.

Growing up on a cattle operation in Ohio, Caleigh developed a deep passion for agriculture. This extends into her personal life through her own business, "Life Out West Photography, " which specializes in capturing farm and ranch lifestyles, blending her professional expertise with her personal interests.

Unique fact: Caleigh is the founder of a photography business focused on farm and ranch life, merging her professional world with her creative passion.

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Experience
6 Years
Current Role
Protein (Beef) Sustainability Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
Alamosa, Colorado, United States
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Beef Sustainability
As Protein (Beef) Sustainability Manager, she works with organizations like the U. S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef to improve industry resilience and implement sustainable practices.
Regenerative Agriculture
Her career is focused on scaling regenerative agriculture and soil health programs by partnering with farmers, investors, and communities to implement strategies on the ground.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Protein (Beef) Sustainability Manager
Golden State Foods
6-2024
Lead Watershed Conservation Technician
Colorado Association of Conservation Districts
1-2019
Owner and Founder
Life Out West Photography
Sustainability Lead and Assistant Farm Manager
5Mile Feeders
3-2023 - 3-2024
Sustainable Agriculture Event & Content Manager
AcresUSA
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Education
2014 - 2015
Master of Science (M.S.)
Kansas State University
2011 - 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
The Ohio State University
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