La Plata Youth to Participate in 2025 Scholarship Program

Osage Beach, Mo.,—The Missouri Pork Association (MPA) is pleased to announce the selection of Rachel Case from La Plata as a Missouri Youth Pork Ambassador. Her selection was announced at the Missouri Pork Expo on February 18, 2025. 

Rachel is the daughter of Jeffrey and Chanda Case. She is a freshman at the University of Missouri in Columbia majoring in human development and family sciences-child life. She hopes to obtain a career in working with children battling sickness in medical settings.  

Rachel currently works for the Northern Missouri Research Extension and Education Center. She is currently involved with the Mizzou More than 4 Organization. While in high school, Rachel was active in her FFA chapter, serving as reporter, secretary, Chaplin and president, and showing pigs.

During the next year, Rachel will attend events such as the Annual Golf Tournament and Missouri State Fair. At the end of the program, she will receive a $1,000 scholarship payable to a technical school, community college or four-year university. 

The Missouri Youth Pork Ambassador program combines a scholarship opportunity with the chance to actively participate in Missouri’s pork industry. It provides an opportunity for youth to develop strong relationships with both pork producers and allied industry members, while improving communication and leadership skills. 

The Missouri Pork Association represents the state’s pork producers in the areas of promotion, research, education, and public policy. 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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