June 11, 2009
For More Information, contact
Don Nikodim, (573) 445-8375
Brinker and Jahn Named 2009 Swine Institute Scholars
Columbia, Mo.,—The 2009 University of Missouri Pork Institute, sponsored by the University of Missouri and the Missouri Pork Association, was held June 8 through June 10 in Columbia. The Institute was a three day educational event for high school students interested in the pork industry.
Students enjoyed a tour of Triumph Foods, a processing plant in St. Joseph, Missouri and attended many educational sessions. They were also introduced to a variety of opportunities within the pork industry. At the end of their trip, students took a written exam covering all of the information learned. The students with the top two scores were awarded a scholarship.
On June 10, Roy Robinson, director of CAFNR’s study abroad program, awarded Cody Brinker and Kelly Jahn each a $500 scholarship to attend the University of Missouri upon completion of high school. Cody resides in Auxvasse, Missouri and will graduate from North Callaway High School in 2011. Kelly resides in Jackson, Missouri and will graduate from Jackson High School in 2010.
Other students attending the event include Savanna Buford of Downing, Stephanie Deeken of Linn, Blaine Folsom of Stover, Josh Gross of Bellflower, Brandon Hinck of Concordia, Levi Keller of Shelbyville, Elaine Martin of Centralia, Lucas Wells of Newtown, and Ethan Zoellner of Perryville.
Also attending was Hannah Sandidge of Marshall, Acacia Hays of Monroe City, and Stephanie Morgan of Lamar. These three are serving as the 2009 Missouri Pork Association Youth Pork Ambassadors.
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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