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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.
In 2011, the Missouri Pork Association
selected three youth for the program: Andrew Fisher from Middletown,
Caraline Harrelson from Clinton, and Bradley Morgan from Lamar.
From left to right: Andrew Fisher, Caraline
Harrelson, Bradley Morgan.
Andrew Fisher
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Andrew Fisher, a senior at Bowling Green High
School, has been selected as one of the 2011
Missouri Pork Association Youth Pork Ambassadors.
His selection was announced during the 2011 Missouri
Pork Expo on February 9 in Columbia.
Andrew Fisher is the son of David and Patty Fisher
of Middletown. He works part time at Fisher Hog
Farms with a variety of responsibilities, including
keeping barns clean, entering information on sows,
feeding and watering, and assist in the a.i.
process.
Andrew is very active off the farm. He is the
current president of the Peppy Circle 4-H Club, Pike
County Youth Council, and is the State 4-H
secretary. He has been a 4-H Camp Counselor for the
past four years, and has given several presentations
to county and local groups. He has participated in
the Washington Leadership Conference through the FFA,
and is Sentinal of the local chapter.
After
graduation, Andrew plans to attend the University of
Missouri and major in Agriculture Business
Management, with a minor in Political Science. He
hopes to be a lobbyist for the pork industry, or be
in a public relations field, with the ultimate goal
to return to the family farm. |
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Caraline Harrelson
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Caraline Harrelson, a senior from Clinton High
School, has been selected as one of the 2011
Missouri Pork Association Youth Pork Ambassadors.
His selection was announced during the 2011 Missouri
Pork Expo on February 9 in Columbia.
Caraline
Harrelson is the daughter of Jeff and Shelley
Harrelson from Clinton. She has worked on the family
farm, and is actively involved in showing hogs. She
also promotes her pigs and the industry with a video
and tshirts that are given to prospective buyers.
Her theme for 2010 was “Think PIG: Passion,
Integrity, Guts.” She also works for KDKD Radio.
Her active involvement in the county fair and
livestock sale earned her the first annual
Brownfield Network Youth and Agriculture Award in
her county. In FFA, she is the current Area 7
Treasurer, is Vice President of her local FFA
chapter, and has served as president. She is also
active in 4-H, FBLA, Speech and Debate, and Concert
Choir.
After
graduation, Caraline plans to attend Northwest
Missouri State University to major in Ag Economics
with a minor in Animal Science. She hopes to work in
Agricultural Marketing. |
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Bradley Morgan
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Bradley Morgan, a senior at Lamar High School, has been
selected as one of the 2011 Missouri Pork Association
Youth Pork Ambassadors. His selection was announced
during the 2011 Missouri Pork Expo on February 9 in
Columbia.
Bradley Morgan is the son of Rick and Melinda Morgan
from Lamar, and is a senior at Lamar High School. He
works on the family farm, doing any work necessary.
Bradley is actively involved in putting up hay, grinding
feed, and planting crops. He owns 22 sows and their
pigs, and 6 heifers, and is solely responsible for their
care.
His
activities off the farm keep him busy as well. He is the
current president of the local FFA chapter, and has
received many awards, including State FFA Swine
Proficiency Award and the State FFA Degree. He received
4th place in the State FFA Creed Speaking
Contest. He is also president of the Learn-A-Do 4-H, a
regional 4-H officer, and is a Youth Council member of
the University of Missouri Extension.
After
graduation, Bradley plans to advance his education while
working full time on the family farm in row crop and
livestock production. |
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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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