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 2026 are now closed. Applications for fall of 2027 will be posted here near the end of 2026.)
- Submit completed application by the deadline. (2027 deadline will be announced when the application is posted before the end of 2026.)
- 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
Senior - Sales and Marketing
Delta Gamma Sorority, NAMA, Ag Council, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Ambassador, Gamma Chi for Purdue Panhellenic Association
Adisyn Sinclair | Houston, TX
Sophomore - Animal Sciences
Golden Essence Majorette Team, Pearl Project, Farm Club, Black Student Union, MANRRS, Horizons Student and Tutor, College of Ag First Generation Mentor, Borlaug Scholar
Ahren Berlanger | Davidsonville, MD
Senior - Plant Genetics, Breeding and Biotechnology
Research Assistant, Owen Hall Resident Assistant, Agronomy Ambassador, Purdue Collegiate Crops Judging Team, Juggling and Unicycling Club
Alan Mrva | Corunna, MI
Sophomore – Agricultural Engineering
Purdue Spring Start Student, Chauncey Cooperative, Member of Purdue Collegiate Cattlemen's Association (PCCA)
Allie Peterson | Steward, IL
Junior – Agricultural Education
IAAE-Purdue Vice President of Public Relations, Agriculture Education Ambassador, student worker at Purdue 4-H Extension, Horticulture Teaching Assistant, NAAE National #Teach Ag Ambassador
Anna Heck | Fort Wayne, IN
Junior - Animal Sciences
Vice President of Finance for Alpha Omicron Pi, Undergraduate Research in the Neave Lab, John Martinson Honors College, Beekeeping Club
Ava Hoskins | Carmel, IN
Sophomore - Natural Resources and Environmental Science / Aquatic Sciences
John Martinson Honors College, Dean's Scholar, Purdue American Fisheries Society, FNR student council, Student Chapter of Environmental Education, Scuba club, Purdue Bands & Orchestras
Ava Lee | Westfield, IN
Junior – Agricultural Education
Sigma Alpha sorority, Purdue Meat Judging Team, Purdue Meat Animal Evaluation Team, Indiana Association for Agricultural Educators - Purdue Chapter, and Sweet Revolution Bake Shop
Ava Miller | Bowie, MD
Sophomore - Animal Sciences
Black Student Union, Freshman Action Team Chief of Staff, The Wildlife Society, MANRRS, Journal of Purdue Undergraduate Research Student Editorial Board member, Cryopreservation Research, Volunteer at Belair Vet Hospital, Volunteer at The Shepherd's Table
Blaine Wagner | Saint Paul, IN
Junior - Biochemistry
Undergraduate Research in the Ogas lab, Biochemistry Club, John Martinson Honors College Ambassadors, Purdue Collegiate Farm Bureau, Alpha Zeta
Calista Eliazer | Grand Forks, ND
Junior - Animal Sciences
Ag Ambassadors, Bio Teaching Assistant, Undergraduate Research, MANRRS
Caroline Donaldson | Cedar Lake, IN
Junior - Biochemistry
Ag Ambassadors, Residence Education Assistant, John Martinson Honors College, Dean's Scholars, Lilly Scholars Network, Undergraduate Research, Reformed University Fellowship
Drew Monnin | Cicero, IN
Senior - Ag Systems Management
ASM Club, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Alpha Mu Honor Society, research assistant
Ella Rhodes | Wamego, KS
Junior - Food Science
Food Entrepreneurship and Manufacturing Institute, Food Science Club, John Martinson Honors College, Salt Company Campus Ministry
Ellie Hyzik | New Albany, IN
Senior - Landscape Architecture
Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Ambassador, Purdue Contemporary Dance Company, Purdue American Society of Landscape Architecture
Ellie Rose | Westpoint, IN
Senior – Natural Resources and Environmental Science
Student Pedagogy Advocate, PSG - Eating Disorder Awareness and Education Committee
Ellie Taylor | Fortville, IN
Sophomore – Agricultural Communication
Purdue Ag Council, Agriculture Communicators of Tomorrow, Salt Co, Agriculture Communicators Network, Dairy Club, Purdue Alumni Student Experience, Student Content Creator Intern for the Purdue College of Agriculture
Emmeline Seest | Mulberry, IN
Senior - Plant Science
Undergraduate research, Purdue Collegiate Soils Judging, Purdue Naturalist Club Vice President, Student Chapter of Environmental Education, John Martinson Honors College
Graci O’Neal | Danville, IN
Sophomore - Animal Sciences
Purdue Meat Judging Team, Block & Bridle, Purdue Pre-Veterinary Medical Association, Collegiate Cattleman's, Women in Agriculture Learning Community
Hailey Orem | Forest, IN
Senior - Animal Sciences
Student Employee at the Boilermaker Butcher Block, Block and Bridle, Purdue ANSC Judging Teams, Boilermaker Farm Toy Fanatics, Teaching Assistant, Unhurried Club
Henry Francis | Farmington, MI
Sophomore – Food Science / Industrial Microbiology & Biotechnology
Food Science Club, Fermentation Science Club, Boiler Gold Rush team leader
Isabella Carpenter | Riverwoods, IL
Senior – Biological Engineering / Biochemistry
ABE Ambassador, ASABE, Women in Engineering Mentor, Research, IM Sports, Dog Fostering, Animal Shelter Volunteer
Izzie Koenig | Botkins, OH
Senior - Agribusiness
Sigma Alpha, Mortar Board, Purdue National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA), PSG
Jackson Schrage | Lafayette, IN
Senior - Sales and Marketing
Purdue Foundation Student Board, Mortar Board, Agri-Business Club, Ag Ambassadors, Letters of Love, Delta Tau Delta Fraternity
Jenna Thomas | Columbus, IN
Sophomore – Agribusiness
Purdue Ag Week, Purdue Collegiate Farm Bureau, Purdue Sigma Alpha Agricultural Sorority
Kailee Cooper | Gosport, IN
Senior - Sales and Marketing / Agriculture Communication
AGEC 331 TA, Sigma Alpha Professional Agriculture Sorority
Katie Wilson | Ellettsville, IN
Senior - Landscape Architecture
Sigma Alpha Professional Agriculture Sorority, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Ambassador, Purdue American Society of Landscape Architects
Ketsia Baributsa | Lafayette, IN
Sophomore – Food Science
Food Science Club Treasurer, Running, Resident Assistant, Borlaug Scholar, MANRRS
Ky Baker | Vevay, IN
Junior – Agricultural Sales and Marketing
Hunter Dorsets Farm, Purdue Veterinary Development Intern, Salt Company, Dairy Club, The Chapel
Lee Fleischhacker | Chesterton, IN
Junior - Animal Sciences
Petticrew Speech and Debate Forum Treasurer, Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, Purdue Bodybuilding Club, Purdue Outing Club
Maddie Denton | Mooreland, IN
Senior - Animal Sciences
Sigma Alpha Professional Agricultural Sorority, Agriculture Futures of America, Foal Watch, Animal Handler, Dr. Neve’s Undergraduate Research Student
Madison Clary | Westfield, IN
Senior - Agricultural Economics
AFA Leaders Conference and Institutes, Mortar Board, Agribusiness Club, Block Party (volleyball student section), Cycling Club, Deans Scholars, Study Abroad, Volleyball Coach, University Lutheran Church
Megan Howdyshell | Junction City, OH
Junior - Animal Sciences
Professional Agriculture Soriority - Sigma Alpha, Purdue Student Farm Organization
Meghan Haws | Noblesville, IN
Junior - Agricultural Communication
National Agri Marketing Association, Kappa Alpha Theta
Mia Pfeiffer | Lindenhurst, IL
Senior - Biological Engineering
John Martinson Honors College Mentor, ASABE, Intramural Sports, Alpha Epsilon, Alpha Zeta
Raegan Deckard | Bloomington, IN
Junior - Agribusiness
Alpha Chi Omega (Mental Health Chair, Keep Recruiting Our Members Chair, Chaplain), GreekIV Campus Ministry Leader, First Farmers Bank & Trust Commercial/Agricultural Lending Summer Intern, Office of Academic Programs Student Assistant
Reyna Woodruff | Wapakoneta, OH
Senior - Biochemistry
Ag Ambassadors, Peer Success Coach
Riley Abernathy | Carmel, IN
Sophomore – Sustainable Food and Farming Systems
Food Finders Food Bank Service and Events Chair, Agriculture Future of America, Boiler Gold Rush Team Leader, Purdue Recwell Sport Programs, Carmel Pride Adult Advisor, Purdue Student Sustainability Council, Climate Action Leadership Program Ambassador
Sadie Vinson | Gaithersburg, MD
Junior - Animal Sciences
Purdue Equestrian Team Treasurer, Kappa Delta Sorority Director of Finance, John Martinson Honors College
Saisha Dangle | Carmel, IN
Sophomore - Animal Sciences
Purdue All American Marching Band, Purdue Bands and Orchestras, John Martinson Honors College, Purdue Pre Vet Medical Association, VAW Global Health Alliances Clinical Chair, iGEM team member
Sara Zarse | Goodland, IN
Sophomore – Agribusiness
Kappa Alpha Theta, Purdue University Dance Marathon, Issues-360 Institute, Future Greek Leaders, Intramural Sand Volleyball
Sarabeth Hargarten | Winchester, IN
Junior – Biochemistry / Agricultural Communication
Sigma Alpha executive board, Biochemistry Mentor, Biochemistry Club, Letters of Love, Paint Crew
Sofía C. Hernández | Guaynabo, PR
Senior - Animal Sciences
Puerto Rico Student Association President, Agriculture Future of America (AFA) student advisory team 2026
Sophia Maxwell | Mccordsville, IN
Junior – Biological Engineering
Zeta Tau Alpha, Beta Psi Omega, Alpha Epsilon, Lilly Scholar at Purdue
Whitney Rivard | Lexington, KY
Sophomore – Sales and Marketing
Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority, AG Week Task Force, Purdue Collegiate Farm Bureau, Agriculture Economics Undergraduate Advising Office Student Intern