Opportunities await for the next youth leader in Missouri’s pork industry, as applications for the 2023 Youth Pork Ambassador Program are open.
The goal of the youth ambassador is to actively interact with leaders in Missouri’s pork industry, as well as promote the Missouri Pork Association. This experience aims to help youth develop strong relationships with pork producers and industry members, make connections in the field and learn more about pork production and the industry.
Youth receive the opportunity to attend various events, such as the University of Missouri Pork Institute, Taste of Elegance, the Governor’s Conference on Agriculture, the Missouri State Fair and Missouri Pork Expo.
Applicants must be a senior in high school up to a sophomore in college as of Jan. 1, 2023. Applications are due Dec. 15, 2022.
Ambassadors will also receive a $1,000 scholarship, payable to any technical school, community college or four-year institution, as well as many opportunities to increase their knowledge of the pork industry.
For complete details, visit the Missouri Pork website.
