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.
Addison Hill | Greenfield, IN
Senior - Biochemistry
Undergraduate Research, Ag Ambassadors, Dean's Scholars Peer Mentor
Adeline Dering | Morgantown, WV
Junior - Plant Science
Cultivating Change, Dean's Scholars, Purdue John Martinson Honors College, USDA Research, Greenhouse Assistant
Ainsley Kratochvil | Fairbury, IL
Senior - Agricultural Communication, Ag Sales & Marketing
Student Life Student Advisory Board, Rising Professionals, Mortar Board, Ag Council, Ann Tweedale, Student Worker in Purdue Agriculture's Office of Academic Programs
Alison Dunbar | New Lenox, IL
Senior - Biological Engineering
Student Soybean Innovation Competition, Food Science Club, Purdue Student Farm Organization
Ava Hale | Canon City, CO
Sophomore - 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
Christopher Uribe | Lafayette, IN
Junior - Biochemistry
Ag Ambassadors, Purdue Foundation Student Board, College Mentors for Kids, Undergraduate researcher in the Gowher Lab, EMT at Spirit EMS, Biochemistry Club
Devin Thomas | Carmel, IN
Senior - Animal Sciences
URM Executive Board, Boiler Mentor
Drew Monnin | Cicero, IN
Sophomore - Ag Systems Management
ASM Club, Collegiate Farm Bureau
Elizabeth Schillinger | Earlville, IL
Senior - Plant Science
Collegiate Farm Bureau, Alpha Zeta Honor Society
Ellie Hyzik | New Albany, IN
Junior - Landscape Architecture
Purdue Contemporary Dance Company, PCDC Social Chair, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Ambassador, Purdue American Society of Landscape Architecture, Fall 2024 TA for HORT 217
Ellie Payne | Noblesville, IN
Sophomore - Natural Resources and Environmental Science, and Political Science
Member of the Student Chapter of Environmental Education, Committee Member on the Purdue Student Union Board, Committee Member, Multimedia Arts, John Martinson Honors College Student, Dean’s Scholars, Member of the Purdue Student Farm Organization
Emmeline Seest | Mulberry, IN
Sophomore - Plant Science
Purdue Collegiate Soils Judging, John Martinson Honors College- Honors Mentor, Stamps Scholar, Dean's Scholars, Undergraduate Research in Dr. Morgan Furze's lab, BPP Ambassador, Higher Ground Dance Company, Botany Club
Evan Coblentz | North Webster, IN
Senior - Animal Sciences
Purdue Foundation Student Board President, Purdue Equestrian Team, 2024 Purdue Dairy Judging Team, Undergraduate Research with Dr. Kasting in Dept. of Public Health, Undergraduate Research with Dr. Siegfried-Spellar and Dr. DeMaria in Polytech/Dept. of Public Health/JMHC, Barbara Cook Mortar Board Class of 2025, Dean's Scholars, John Martinson Honors College
Faith Hartman | Greencastle, IN
Senior - Sustainable Food and Farming Systems
Beekeeping Club, the Period Project, HLA Ambassadors, Alpha Zeta, Cultivating Change
Hannah Kramer | Powell, OH
Senior - Wildlife
FNR Ambassadors, The Wildlife Society
Isabel Jensen | Carmel, IN
Senior - Natural Resources & Environmental Science
NRES Ambassadors, First-Gen College of Ag Peer Mentors, Purdue Student Farm Organization (President), Soil and Water Conservation Society, Purdue Astronomy Club, Diverse Corn Belt Project undergraduate research, Natural Resources and Social Science Lab research
Jackson Schrage | Lafayette, IN
Sophomore - Sales and Marketing
Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, Agribusiness Club, Purdue University Dance Marathon, Ag Ambassador
Jenna Kelsay | Franklin, IN
Sophomore - Agribusiness
Delta Gamma Sorority - Director of Funds, Issues-360 Institute, Dairy Club, National Agri-Marketing Association, Agriculture Future of America
Jordyn Ann Wickard | Greenfield, IN
Junior - Agricultural Communication
Sigma Alpha Sorority, Agriculture Future of America, National Association of Farm Broadcasting, Indiana Junior Angus Association, Indiana Junior Beef Cattle Association
Kailee Cooper | Gosport, IN
Sophomore - Agriculture Communication and Sales and Marketing
Sigma Alpha Professional Ag Sorority, Block and Bridle, Agribusiness Club, AFA Conference, College Mentors for Kids
Katie Oliger | Lafayette, IN
Junior - Biochemistry
Ag Council, Purdue University Dance Marathon (PUDM), First Responders Club, Biochemistry Club, GLRSA Soccer Coach, undergraduate researcher in the Human Neurovascular Control Laboratory, transfer student mentor
Katie Wilson | Ellettsville, IN
Junior - Landscape Architecture
Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Ambassador, Sigma Alpha Professional Ag Sorority - VP of Recruitment, Purdue American Society of Landscape Architects, Teaching Assistant for HORT 217
Levi Baker | Vevay, IN
Junior - Insect Biology and Agronomy
Campus House Church, Purdue Trap & Skeet, Purdue Agronomy Club, Purdue Butcher Block
Madison Clary | Westfield, IN
Sophomore - Agricultural Economics
AFA Leaders Conference and Institutes, Ag Ambassadors, Botany Club, Cycling Club, Dean's Scholars, University Lutheran Church
Mary Reeder | Warsaw, IN
Senior - Animal Sciences
Ag Ambassadors, VAW Purdue Veterinary Chapter, Boiler Gold Rush TL
Meera Bhatia | Newburgh, IN
Senior - Biochemistry
Undergraduate Research, BIOL135 Teaching Intern, Alpha Zeta Honorary Society, Food Finders Food Bank Volunteer
Nicholas Neuman | Rushville, IN
Junior - Agricultural Economics and Political Science
Sigma Nu Fraternity, Purdue Student Senate, Lilly Scholars Network, Agricultural Economics Envoy, Agriculture Futures of America, CATE Public Policy Program
Olivia Sullivan | Canton, MA
Junior - Animal Sciences
Animal Behavior and Welfare Club, Dean's Scholars Peer Mentor, Sigma Kappa Sorority, Alpha Zeta Honor Society
Owen Bishop | Pendleton, IN
Junior - Ag Systems Management & Ag Communication
Purdue Varsity Glee Club
Rachel Toppo | West Lafayette, IN
Senior - Animal Sciences
Animal Sciences Ambassador
Ryland Barton | Carmel, IN
Senior - Natural Resources & Environmental Science
Formula 1 Club, research assistant, NRES Ambassador
Shelby Gillis | Eaton, IN
Junior - Plant Genetics, Breeding, and Biotechnology
Delight Ministries, Agronomy Ambassador, Agronomy Club, Dr Zhang’s research lab
Shelby Sliger | Lafayette, IN
Senior - Biochemistry
President of Biochemistry Club, Science Olympiad, Stamps Scholar, Dean’s Scholars, Undergraduate Researcher in the Ogas lab, John Martinson Honors College, ASBMB member, Biochemistry Department Lab Tour Guide, Alpha Zeta, Phi Kappa Phi
Sofia C. Hernández | Guaynabo, PR
Sophomore - Animal Sciences
Puerto Rican Student Association, Purdue Pre-Veterinary Association, Agriculture Future of America Conference, Undergraduate Research Assistant, Hospital Para Mascotas Veterinary Assistant, Chelonia Sea Turtle Volunteer
Sophia Walker | Forest, IN
Sophomore - Biochemistry
Kappa Delta Sorority (Director of Family Relations and Sisterhood Enrichment Team Leader), John Martinson Honors College, Academic Tutor for the Athletic Department, Purdue Ski and Snowboard Club
Sydney Haag | Thorntown, IN
Junior - Animal Sciences
Dairy Club (VP of membership), Salt, City of God, Ag Ambassadors, Milk tester for Indiana State Dairy Associaton
Talaya Thomas | Roswell, GA
Sophomore - Food Science
Research Assistant in Dr. Amanda Deering’s Human Pathogens in Produce Lab, Emerging Leaders Scholar, Emerging Leaders Intern and Mentor, member of the Black Voices of Inspiration Choir
Travis Nixon | East Amherst, NY
Junior - Environmental & Natural Resources Engineering
Purdue Men's Club Volleyball Vice President, Horticulture Club, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, Dean's Scholars, John Martinson Honors College, and Purdue University Ski and Snowboard Club
Zoe Whitehead | Winchester, IN
Senior - Agricultural Communication & Political Science
College of Agriculture First Generation Peer Mentor, Collegiate Farm Bureau, Agriculture Future of America Delegate, Purdue Admissions Call Center Ambassador