Dairy spotlight: Kylie Slavik
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EmailSlavik joins MSU dairy farm as operations coordinator.
Kylie Slavik graduated from Hope College in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in business. She grew up on a dairy, beef and crop farm, but never envisioned herself working in the agricultural industry. However, during her time in college, she discovered just how dynamic and rewarding the agricultural industry could be.
Prior to joining MSU, she worked for about three years at a print and sign shop, where she developed a strong skill set and discovered a passion for hands-on, detail-oriented work. Over time, Kylie realized she was ready for a new challenge—one that would allow her to reconnect with agriculture and contribute to an industry she had grown to respect and value.
Kylie joined MSU in February 2025 as an Office Assistant supporting the Campus Livestock Centers and ANR Research and Extension Centers within AgBioResearch. In this role, she assisted farm managers across multiple research centers by managing deposits, processing travel reimbursements, pulling monthly ledger reports, and handling internal financial billings and purchase orders. She also supported HR-related tasks, including hiring and onboarding students and temporary employees, processing I-9 forms, and reviewing and submitting bi-weekly payroll.
As she took on additional responsibilities, Kylie began supporting the dairy farm more directly, particularly in developing and organizing employee schedules during their transition to a new facility with expanded operations. She was eager to step in and contribute, and as a result, AgBioResearch created a dedicated on-site position at the dairy farm to manage these responsibilities more effectively.
