September 1, 2009
For More Information, contact
Diane Slater, (573) 445-8375
Missouri Pork Association’s Youth Pork Ambassador Program 2010
Columbia, Mo.,—The Missouri Pork Association is now accepting applications for the 2010 Youth Pork Ambassador Program. The program allows students to actively interact with leaders in Missouri’s pork industry and receive a $1,000 scholarship, payable to any technical school, community college, or a four year institution. The Ambassador will not only be awarded a scholarship; but will also have many opportunities to increase their knowledge of the pork industry.
The main goal of the Missouri Youth Pork Ambassador is to promote the Missouri Pork Association and the pork industry at various events. As an Ambassador, participants will attend at least six events throughout the year including: University of Missouri Pork Institute, Taste of Elegance, Missouri Pork Classic golf tournament, the Governor’s Conference on Agriculture, the Missouri State Fair, and the Missouri Pork expo. Participants will also have the opportunity to job shadow professionals in the pork industry.
Participation in the Missouri Youth Pork Ambassador program will help youth develop strong relationships with both pork producers and allied industry members. By attending various events throughout the year the Ambassador will learn about pork production, the industry, and make life-long connections in the field. The Ambassador will improve networking, communication, and leadership skills.
Hannah Sandidge, 2009 Ambassador from Marshall, had this to say about the experience “It was great to get involved with other pork producers and learn about the challenges that we as an industry face and how many different programs are out there to reach out to consumers. I was surprised how much work it actually takes to go from production to the dinner table."
To qualify: applicants must be a senior in high school up to a sophomore in college as of January 1st of the year they will begin the program. Applications and three letters of recommendation are due December 15, 2009. For complete details and an application, visit www.mopork.com/youth_youthporkambassador.asp. You may also contact Diane Slater, director of communications for MPA, at (573) 445-8375, or diane@mopork.com.
The Missouri Pork Association represents the state’s pork producers in the areas of promotion, research, education and legislation. For more information about this or any other programs of the Missouri Pork Association, go to www.mopork.com, or call the Missouri Pork Association office at (573) 445-8375.
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