Minnesota Pork Board

151 Saint Andrews Court, Suite 810   |   Mankato, MN 56001   |   Phone: 507.345.8814   |   Fax 507.345.8681

 

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For more information on the Minnesota Pork Ambassador program, contact

MPB Assistant Executive Director Trudy Wastweet at (507) 345-8814 or trudy@mnpork.com

 

  • Develop future Minnesota pork industry and agriculture leaders
  • Instill a commitment in young people by providing opportunities to become actively involved in the pork industry
  • Provide leadership and communication skills through hands-on experiences
  • Establish a statewide network to support and help develop young leaders

 

The Minnesota Pork Board’s Ambassador Program promotes...

  • leadership and communication skills
  • agriculture and pork industry knowledge with hands-on and social experiences

 

Successful state ambassadors earn scholarships...

  • Minnesota Pork Industry Ambassador - $1,500
  • First Runner-up - $750
  • Second Runner-up - $500
  • Additional cash awards for best essay and congeniality
County ambassadors may earn a $500 scholarship from the Minnesota Pork Board for participating in a prescribed list of tasks.

 

Youth that represent a local or county pork organization may participate in a variety of state-supported events including...

  • Minnesota Agriculture Ambassador Institute
  • State Fair Oink Booth
  • Minnesota Pork Congress
     
           

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