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 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.
- Submit completed application by Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 11:00 p.m.
- 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. After the end of each term, Ag Ambassadors are evaluated on participation and performance. If the Ag Ambassador still meets the requirements, they may 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.
Abigail Powell | Bourbon, IN
Senior - Agricultural Communication, Agribusiness Marketing
Ag Ambassadors, Ag Week Task Force President, Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority, Breast Cancer Philanthropy Director
Addison Hill | Greenfield, IN
Sophomore - Biochemistry
Ag Ambassadors, Undergraduate Research
Ainsley Kratochvil | Fairbury, IL
Sophomore - Agricultural Communication, Ag Sales & Marketing
Ann Tweedale Cooperative, Purdue Ag Council, Dean's Scholars, Purdue Honors College
Alli Horton | Greenfield, IN
Junior - Biochemistry
Sigma Alpha Sorority (Director of Scholarship & Academics, and Co-Chair of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Caduceus Club, American Medical Students Association
Amanda Finley | Saint John, IN
Junior - Natural Resources & Environmental Science, French
Pletch Eventing Center in Dayton, IN; competing member of Purdue's Equestrian Team
Brittney Graebner | New Haven, IN
Senior - Animal Sciences
Ag Council representative for the Purdue Horticulture Society
Catalina Dunasky | Carmel, IN
Senior - Sales and Marketing
Volleyball Club, Dairy Club, TA for Professional Agri Selling Class; Intramural Sports: Flag Football, Beach Volleyball, and Soccer
Claire King | Waco, TX
Junior - Plant Genetics, Breeding, and Biotechnology
Phi Mu Sorority as the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Chairwoman, Agronomy Ambassadors, Boiler Gold Rush as a Team Supervisor, Honor's College, Dean's Scholars, TA for Soil Science class
Courtney Rodkey | Rossville, IN
Senior - Agricultural Economics
Ag Council, Chi Omega Sorority, Unhurried Club
Evan Coblentz | North Webster, IN
Sophomore - Animal Sciences
Purdue Foundation Student Board, Purdue Equestrian Team, Dairy Club
Grace Estep | Lafayette, IN
Junior - Biochemistry
Stewart Cooperative House Maintenance Manager, Dean's Scholars, Leading Women Towards Space Careers program offered by the Honors College
Halee Fisher | Millersburg, IN
Senior - Agricultural Economics
Delight Ministries, Pi Phl Sorority, AAEA Econ Quiz Bowl, Undergraduate Research (Center for Food Security), Undergraduate Research with Dr. Lusk, Rising Professionals, Issues360, AGEC Podcast, Honors College, Ag Council, Student Life Advisory Board
Hannah Kramer | Powell, OH
Sophomore - Wildlife
Member of the Wildlife Society, Student Associate in Earhart Dining Court
Isabel Jensen | Carmel, IN
Sophomore - Natural Resources & Environmental Science
Clubs: Purdue Student Farm Club and Astronomy Club; Research: undergraduate research in the #DiverseCornBelt Lab
JC Douthit | Fishers, IN
Junior - Food Science
Food Science Club, Pilot Plant
Joshua Kaluf | Brookston, IN
Sophomore - Biochemistry
Biochemistry Club, Navigators, Ag Ambassadors, Summer College of Agriculture Research Fellowship (SCARF, summer 2022), Purdue International Friendship Program
Julie Nguyen | Vietnam
Senior - Biological Engineering
Ag Ambassadors
Kayla Zalesny | Nipomo, CA
Junior - Agribusiness
Phi Mu Sorority Vice President, National Agri-Marketing Association Vice President, Western Equestrian Team Competitor
Libby Wischmeier | Columbus, IN
Junior - Ag Sales & Marketing
Purdue Foundation Student Board, Ag Council, Glenwood Cooperative, AFA
Logan McGinnis | Portland, IN
Sophomore - Agricultural Economics, Animal Sciences
Farmhouse Fraternity, Agriculture Futures of America, Agribusiness Club
Madison Mehringer | Brownsburg, IN
Senior - Food Science
Ag Ambassador, Food Science Envoy, Food Entrepreneurship and Manufacturing Institute (FEMI) student lead, Purdue Food Science Sensory Laboratory testing administrator, Food Science Club member
Mary Reeder | Warsaw, IN
Sophomore - Animal Sciences
VAW Veterinary Chapter Club - Fundraising Head, PPVMA, A Cause for Paws Club
Megan Bixler | Noblesville, IN
Junior - Agricultural Economics
National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA), Shoemaker Cooperative, Ag Ambassadors
Molly Crawford | Jamestown, IN
Junior - Animal Sciences
Ag Ambassadors, Animal Sciences Peer Advisor
Noah Berning | Monroeville, IN
Junior - Ag Systems Management, Agricultural Economics
Ag Ambassadors, FarmHouse Fraternity, Purdue Grand Prix Foundation, ABE Ambassadors, ASABE, St. Thomas Aquinas, Field Atlas Ambassador, Magnetic Ag Campus Ambassador, Ross-Ade Brigade, Paint Crew
Ryland Barton | Carmel, IN
Sophomore - Natural Resources & Environmental Science
Gemini Cooperative, Dean's Scholars, research assistant
Sarah Juffer | Fishers, IN
Sophomore - Animal Sciences
Purdue Swim Club officer, Student Soybean Innovation Competition
Sarah Tucker | Mentone, IN
Senior - Agricultural Economics
Agribusiness Club, Ag Ambassadors
Savannah Bordner | Cutler, IN
Senior - Agribusiness Marketing
National Agri-Marketing Association, Old Masters, Ag Ambassadors
Shelby Sliger | Lafayette, IN
Sophomore - Biochemistry
Biochemistry Club, Biology Club, Science Olympiad, Stamps Scholar, Dean's Scholars Peer Mentor, Undergraduate Researcher in the Ogas Lab, Purdue Honors College, Biochemistry Department Lab Tour Guide
Shreya Gandham | Buffalo Grove, IL
Sophomore - Animal Sciences
Pre-Vet Club, MANRRS, Ag Ambassadors, Summer Start peer mentor