agriculture ambassadors
Purdue Ag Ambassadors are the College of Agriculture's lead prospective student recruiters.
Purdue Ag Ambassadors are student volunteers who represent the College of Agriculture in a variety of ways. They:
- Lead campus tours for parents, visitors, and prospective students.
- Give presentations about careers in agriculture, and college life.
- Represent the College of Agriculture at information fairs.
- Host alumni and dignitaries at school and University events.
Becoming an Ag Ambassador
Purdue Ag Ambassadors are the College of Agriculture's lead prospective student recruiters.
Minimum Requirements
- Be a full-time undergraduate student in the Purdue College of Agriculture.
- Have at least two semesters remaining.
- Have a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
How to Apply
- Fill out the online Ambassador application. (Applications for fall of 2025 are now closed. Applications for fall of 2026 will be posted here before the end of 2025.)
- Submit completed application by the deadline. (2026 deadline will be announced when the application is posted before the end of 2025.)
- If selected to interview, you will meet with the selection committee at a date to be determined.
Length of Service of Ag Ambassadors
- Ag Ambassadors serve a one-year term starting in April, immediately after being selected. Their actual service happens during the following school year. After the end of each term, Ag Ambassadors are evaluated on participation and performance. If the Ag Ambassador still meets the requirements, they will be invited to continue for another one-year term.
- If at any time during a term an Ag Ambassador is placed on academic probation, transfers out of the College of Agriculture, fails to participate, or behaves inappropriately, they will be asked to resign.
Expectations of Ag Ambassadors
Training- Attend an orientation in August.
- You may be required to attend leadership development and/or other training throughout the year.
- Attend mandatory meetings every other week during the academic year, on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m.
- A maximum of one meeting absence per semester is allowed. Absence will be excused for exams.
- Participate in at least eight (8) Ag Ambassador events per semester.
- Maintain a 2.5 G.P.A. or higher.
- Exhibit professional conduct at all activities and events.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Ag Ambassador Program.
Abby Fitzmorris | Lafayette, IN
Junior - Sales and Marketing
Vice President of Programming of Delta Gamma Sorority, Recruitment Chair for Purdue National Agri-Marketing Association, Agricultural Council, Farm Credit Mid-America Scholars Program, Miss Tippecanoe County 2024, Ambassador or Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program
Adeline Dering | Morgantown, WV
Senior - Plant Science
Students for Cultivating Change Purdue Agriculture, John Martinson Honors College, Purdue Agriculture Deans Scholars, Botany Club
Ahren Berlanger | Davidsonville, MD
Junior - Plant Genetics, Breeding & Biotechnology
Research Assistant, Owen Hall Resident Assistant, Agronomy Ambassador, Purdue Collegiate Crops Judging Team, Juggling and Unicycling Club, Dean's Scholar
Anna Heck | Fort Wayne, IN
Sophomore - Animal Sciences
Undergraduate research, Stamps Scholar, John Martinson Honor's College - Honors Mentor, Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority - Finance Coordinator, Alpha Zeta Honorary Society
Ava Hale | Canon City, CO
Junior - Natural Resources and Environmental Science
Purdue Student Chapter of Environmental Science, Environmental Education Association of Indiana, John Martinson Honors College, Alpha Lambda Delta Phi Eta Sigma Honors Society, Horizons Student Support Services, Alpha Zeta Honorary Society
Bethany Sanchez | Carmel, IN
Sophomore - Agricultural Education
Emerging Leaders Scholar, Dean's Scholars, John Martinson Honors College, Wesley Foundation Campus Ministry (Student Outreach Chair for Council on Ministries), Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority
Blaine Wagner | Saint Paul, IN
Sophomore - Biochemistry
John Martinson Honors College Ambassador, Honors Leadership Council College of Agriculture Co-Chair, Collegiate Farm Bureau, Alpha Zeta, Stamps Scholar, Undergraduate Researcher in the Ogas lab, Biochemistry Club, Purdue Collegiate 4-H, Dean’s Scholars, Agriculture Future of America
Calista Eliazer | Grand Forks, ND
Sophomore - Animal Sciences
Animal Welfare and Behavior Club, Purdue Pre-Veterinary Medical Association, CRU, Dr. Ju's research lab
Caroline Donaldson | Cedar Lake, IN
Sophomore - Biochemistry
John Martinson Honors College, Dean's Scholars, Lilly Scholars Network, Collegiate 4-H, Biochemistry Club, Undergraduate Research, Resident Assistant at Hillenbrand Hall
Christopher Uribe | Lafayette, IN
Senior - Biochemistry
Purdue Foundation Student Board, Undergraduate Researcher in the Gowher lab, Barbara Cook Mortar Board Class of 2026, EMT at Spirit EMS, Biochemistry Club
Drew Monnin | Cicero, IN
Junior - Ag Systems Management
ASM Club, Purdue Farm Bureau
Ella Rhodes | Wamego, KS
Sophomore - Food Science
Undergraduate Research in Dr. Haley Oliver Lab, John Martinson Honors College, Salt Company Campus Ministry, Food Science Club, College Mentors for Kids
Ellie Hyzik | New Albany, IN
Senior - Landscape Architecture
Cooperative Internship at HDLA, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Ambassador, Purdue Contemporary Dance Company, Purdue American Society of Landscape Architecture
Emily Mawhorter | Ligonier, IN
Junior - Animal Sciences
A Cause for Paws Club, Boiler Gold Rush Team Leader, student worker at Purdue Veterinary Hospital
Emmeline Seest | Mulberry, IN
Junior - Plant Science
Undergraduate research, Purdue Collegiate Soils Judging, Purdue Naturalist Club Vice President, Student Chapter of Environmental Education, John Martinson Honors College
Hailey Orem | Forest, IN
Junior - Animal Sciences
Boilermaker Butcher Block/Meat Lab student employee, Purdue Meat Judging Team, Salt Company, Unhurried Club, Purdue Collegiate 4-H, Block & Bridle
Izzie Koenig | Botkins, OH
Junior - Agribusiness
Purdue National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA), Purdue Sigma Alpha, Purdue Brock-Wilson Center, Purdue Rising Professionals
Jackson Schrage | Lafayette, IN
Junior - Sales and Marketing
Purdue Foundation Student Board, Agribusiness Club, Purdue University Dance Marathon, Ag Ambassadors, Delta Tau Delta: co-director of philanthropy
Jenna Kelsay | Franklin, IN
Junior - Agribusiness
Delta Gamma Sorority, National Agri-Marketing Association, Agriculture Future of America
Kailee Cooper | Gosport, IN
Junior - Sales & Marketing and Agriculture Communication
Sigma Alpha Professional Agriculture Sorority, Block & Bridle, College Mentors for Kids
Katie Oliger | Lafayette, IN
Senior - Biochemistry
Ag Council, Dance Marathon, First Responders Club, undergraduate researcher in the Human Neurovascular Control Laboratory, transfer student mentor, GLRSA soccer coach, Biochemistry Club
Katie Wilson | Ellettsville, IN
Senior - Landscape Architecture
Sigma Alpha Professional Agriculture Sorority, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Ambassador, Teaching Assistant
Lee Fleischhacker | Chesterton, IN
Sophomore - Animal Sciences
Sigma Alpha Professional Agricultural Sorority, Petticrew Speech and Debate Forum
Levi Baker | Vevay, IN
Senior - Insect Biology and Agronomy
Salt Company, Chi Alpha, Campus House, Unhurried, Purdue Butcher Block
Maddie Denton | Mooreland, IN
Sophomore - Animal Sciences
Women in Agriculture Learning Community, Large Animal Handler at the Purdue Vet School, Purdue Pre-Vet Club, Agriculture Future of America, Sigma Alpha Sorority
Madison Clary | Westfield, IN
Junior - Agricultural Economics
AFA Leaders Conference and Institutes, Agribusiness Club, Block Party (volleyball student section), Cycling Club, Deans Scholars, Study Abroad, Volleyball Coach, University Lutheran Church
Mallory Wagner | Chicago, IL
Senior - Aquatic Sciences
Purdue American Fisheries Society, FNR Ambassadors, undergraduate research, Ducks Unlimited, Aquaculture Research Lab technician
Meghan Haws | Noblesville, IN
Sophomore - Agricultural Communications
Kappa Alpha Theta, National Agri Marketing Association, Indiana Organic Network communication specialist
Mel Sercu | Houston, TX
Junior - Animal Sciences
MANRRS, BSU involvement and research assistant
Mia Pfeiffer | Lindenhurst, IL
Junior - Biological Engineering
ASABE Community Committee Chair, John Martinson Honors College Mentor, Alpha Epsilon Honors Society Member, Intramural Flag Football
Nicholas Neuman | Rushville, IN
Senior - Agricultural Economics and Political Science
Purdue Student Body Vice President, Sigma Nu, Lilly Scholars Network
Olivia Sullivan | Canton, MA
Senior - Animal Sciences
Undergraduate Research in Dr. Karcher's Poultry Management Lab, Animal Behavior and Welfare Club, Sigma Kappa Sorority, Dean Scholars Peer Mentor, Alpha Zeta Honor Society
Owen Bishop | Pendleton, IN
Senior - Ag Systems Management and Ag Communication
Purdue Varsity Glee Club, Purdue Heart & Soul, Paint Crew
Reyna Woodruff | Wapakoneta, OH
Junior - Biochemistry
Lilly Scholars at Purdue Program, Peer Success Coach, Undergraduate Research
Sadie Vinson | Gaithersburg, MD
Sophomore - Animal Sciences
Purdue Equestrian Team Treasurer, PURCE Economics Scholar, John Martinson Honors College, Kappa Delta Sorority
Shelby Gillis | Eaton, IN
Senior - Plant Genetics, Breeding, and Biotechnology
Agronomy Ambassadors, Botany and Agronomy Research Club (BARC), The Porch, City of God Church, Undergraduate Researcher in Dr. Zhang’s Lab
Sofía C. Hernández | Guaynabo, PR
Junior - Animal Sciences
PRSA e-board, Merck Animal Health Summer Intern (R&D Veterinary Intern), Purdue Art Community E-Board, Undergraduate Research Assistant, AFA Leaders Conference national scholar and attendee, MANNRS
Sophia Walker | Forest, IN
Junior - Biochemistry
Undergraduate Research - Ju Lab, Honors College, Kappa Delta Sorority, Alpha Zeta, Statistics Tutoring
Sydney Haag | Thorntown, IN
Senior - Animal Sciences
Salt, City of God Church, Dairy Club, research assistant in Dr. Boerman’s Lab