Cowan Mortenson, Brennir Peterson, Emma Heiden, Addison HIllman and Zola Olson
The Minnesota Beef Ambassador Program is a project of the Minnesota CattleWomen’s Association, with support funding from the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association and the Minnesota Beef Council. The purpose of bringing together our youth leaders as MN Beef Ambassadors promote the beef and agricultural industry to consumers as they develop skills of leadership, communication, and self-confidence. The program highlights the positive impact cattle farming has on our health, economy, and environment.
The Minnesota Beef Ambassador Team consists of one senior beef ambassador winner, up to two senior team members and up to two junior team members who will be announced shortly after the judging process. The senior winner will receive a $750 Scholarship (supported by the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association), senior team members will receive a $500 scholarship, and the junior winner will receive up to a $200 scholarship.
Senior contestants must be between 16-19 years old, and juniors must be between 13-16 years old by Sept. 1, in the year they are applying for the program.
Applications can be found online and are due on Oct. 10, 2022. Questions about the Minnesota Beef Ambassador Team may be directed to Natasha Mortenson at natasha.mortenson@riverviewllp.com or 320-815-8459 and Royalee Rhodes at royalee@mnbeef.org or 763-479-1011.