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The Missouri Youth Pork Ambassador Program is designed
to provide youth with an opportunity to become actively involved in the
pork industry. The program will help youth develop strong relationships
with both pork producers and allied industry members. It is an
opportunity to learn about pork production and the industry and to
improve communication and leadership skills.
The main goal of the Youth Pork Ambassador is to
promote the Missouri Pork Association and the pork industry at various
events. The successful candidate will gain valuable experience and
develop relationships that will last a lifetime. The Ambassador will
also receive a $1,000 scholarship, payable to a technical school,
community college or 4-year University at the end of the program.
This year, the Missouri Pork Association
selected three youth for the program: Cheyenne and Dakota Arther from Greenfield and Kelly Jahn from Jackson.
From left to right: Bill Kessler, MPA Chairman from Mexico; Dakota Arthur, Dadeville; Cheyenne Arthur, Dadeville; and Kelly Jahn, Jackson.
Cheyenne Arthur
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Cheyenne Arthur, a high school senior from Dadeville, has been selected as one of the 2010 Missouri Pork Association Youth Pork Ambassadors. Her selection was announced during the 2010 Missouri Pork Expo on February 10 in Columbia.
Cheyenne Arthur is the daughter of Sandra Arthur from Dadeville. After many years of showing goats and horses, she decided to begin showing hogs in 2009. She is also co-owner of C-D Ranch and co-owner of Sliding Stop Western Shop with her sister, Dakota.
Cheyenne is involved in many other activities through school. She has been President, Secretary and Chaplin of her FFA chapter. She has also been actively involved in 4-H, National Honor Society, Missouri Junior Boer Goat Association, Appaloosa Horse Club, Junior Purebred Swine Association, and many more.
After graduation, Cheyenne plans to attend Missouri State University in Springfield to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree. She then hopes to transfer to the University of Missouri in Columbia to further her education in Veterinary Research in Genetics or Medicine. |
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Dakota Arthur
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Dakota Arthur, a high school senior from Dadeville, was selected as one of the 2010 Missouri Pork Association Youth Pork Ambassadors. Her selection was announced during the 2010 Missouri Pork Expo on February 10 in Columbia.
Dakota Arthur is the daughter of Sandra Arthur from Dadeville. She has shown goats, horses and, in 2009 began showing hogs. She is also co-owner of C-D Ranch and of Sliding Stop Western Shop with her sister, Cheyenne.
Dakota is actively involved in her FFA chapter, serving as Parliamentarian, Reporter and Secretary. She received first place for her Specialty Animal Production Proficiency Award at the Area level. She has been a member of many organizations, including the National Honor Society, American Boer Goat Association, Appaloosa Horse Club and the Junior Purebred Swine Association.
After graduation, Dakota plans to attend Missouri State University in Springfield to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree. She then hopes to further her education and become a Geneticist or go into Veterinary Research Medicine. |
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Kelly Jahn
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Kelly Jahn, a high school senior from Jackson, has been selected as one of the 2010 Missouri Pork Association Youth Pork Ambassadors. Her selection was announced during the 2010 Missouri Pork Expo on February 10 in Columbia.
Kelly Jahn is the daughter of Susan Jahn of Jackson. She has worked on the family farm and assisted with many duties, including general upkeep, painting equipment, and running equipment during the planting and harvest season. She also owns a small farrow to finish operation.
Kelly has participated in many activities off the farm, including the National Honor Society, Marching and Concert Band, 4-H, and many high school sports. She has held many FFA offices, including President of her local chapter and Reporter in the Area FFA organization
After graduation, Kelly plans to attend the University of Missouri to earn a degree in Animal Science. She hopes to become a livestock specialist specializing in swine. |
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Applications for the 2011 Missouri Youth Pork Ambassador
Program will be accepted this fall.
For more information, contact:
Diane Slater
Director of Communications
Missouri Pork Association
6235 W. Cunningham Drive
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 445-8375
diane@mopork.com
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