(Front left to right) Minnesota Pork Industry Ambassador Kate Richter, first runner-up Erin Harris (back, left to right) congeniality Tricia Michels, second runner-up Brittany Meidl.
County Ambassador Scholarship Opportunities
County Pork Ambassadors have an opportunity to earn scholarships from the Minnesota Pork Board and the Pork Checkoff by participating in selected county and state activities during their year as a county ambassador. In addition to two local events of their choice, ambassadors must participate in the Minnesota Ag Ambassador Institute (leadership conference), volunteer at the Minnesota State Fair Booth, and complete a media interview.
Program Dates & Deadlines
April 15
County Pork Ambassador forms due to the Minnesota Pork Board office
July 9-11
Minnesota Ag Ambassador Institute, Rochester, Minnesota
August 1
Personality Profiles and Essays due to Minnesota Pork Board office
(required for competing in state ambassador contest)
Aug. 21-Sept. 21
Minnesota State Fair
(volunteer and supervisor opportunities available)
October 1
Deadline for Minnesota Pork Congress hotel reservations
January 20-22, 2009
Minnesota Pork Congress and Ambassador Competition Activities, Minneapolis, Minnesota
February 1, 2009
Scholarship ($500) forms due to Minnesota Pork Board office
