Midwest Dairy has officially selected participants for the 2024 Dairy Ambassador program for the 2024 year. Over the year, the ambassadors will have the opportunity to gain communication and leadership skills while also sharing dairy’s story at consumer-facing events. This is a great opportunity for participants to network with other young dairy leaders across the 10-state region. As an incentive, all ambassadors are eligible for up to a $1,000 scholarship at the end of the year. Congratulations to those selected below to be 2024 Dairy Ambassadors.
Illinois Dairy Ambassadors:
- Shayden Hogg of Highland, Illinois, studying Agricultural Production and Management at Lake Land College.
- Julia Czepiel of Yorkville, Illinois, studying animal science at Iowa State University.
- Hayley Pitts of Olney, Illinois, studying animal science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
- Alexa Reavley of Glaford, Illinois, studying animal sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Iowa Dairy Ambassadors
- Maggie Cronk of Henning, Minnesota, studying veterinary medicine at Iowa State University- College of Veterinary Medicine
- Madilynn Marburger of Malvern, Iowa studying livestock production and agriculture business at Southwestern Community College
Minnesota Dairy Ambassadors:
- Gracie Ash of Milaca, Minnesota, studying agricultural communication and marketing at the University of Minnesota.
- Selena Corona of Albany, Minnesota, who is double majoring in Agricultural Communications & Marketing and Animal Science at the University of Minnesota.
- Allison Foss of Cambridge, Minnesota, studying Agricultural and Food Business Management at the University of Minnesota.
- Brady Gille of Sobieski, Wisconsin, studying Animal Science at the University of Minnesota.
- Alexis Hoefs of New Prague, Minnesota, studying Animal Science at the University of Minnesota.
- Megan Ratka of Cold Spring, Minnesota, studying animal science at the University of Minnesota.
Nebraska Dairy Ambassadors:
- Jenna Albers of Randolph, Nebraska, studying elementary education/early childhood education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
- Clara Bates of Lincoln, Nebraska, studying animal science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
- Allison Engelman of Jansen, Nebraska, studying agriculture education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
- Tessa Haahr of Wynot, Nebraska, pursing animal sciences or agri-business after Cedar Catholic High School.
- Kaitlyn Hanson of Mead, Nebraska, studying animal science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
- Joslyn Hochstein of Wynot, Nebraska, is a junior at attends Wynot High School.
- Brianna Klabenes of Chambers, Nebraska, pursuing animal science after Chambers Public School.
- Jenna Muntz of Louisville, Nebraska, studying agriculture education at Northeast Community College.
- Ava Noecker of Hartington, Nebraska, attends Cedar Catholic High School.
- Emily Rempel of Beatrice, Nebraska, studies animal science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
South Dakota Ambassadors:
- Makenna Skiff studying dairy production and animal science at South Dakota State University
- Shafeeqa Irfan studying dairy science at South Dakota State University.
- Muhammed Shijas Vallikkadanz studying dairy manufacturing at South Dakota State University.
- Ifra Tun Nur studying dairy manufacturing at South Dakota State University.
- Ting Mao studying dairy science at South Dakota State University.
All Dairy Ambassadors are eager and available to help promote the dairy industry at various events. If you need assistance with an event, please contact your Midwest Dairy Farmer Relations Manager to schedule their possible appearance.