NICOLLET – The Nicollet County Pork Producers (NCPP) are seeking young men and women ages junior in high school to 22 years old to serve as Nicollet County Pork Ambassadors for 2025.

Pork ambassadors serve as goodwill representatives for the pork industry by making appearances throughout the year to promote nutritious pork and the pork industry. Required appearances include, but are not limited to: parades, grilling events, media interviews, NCPP meetings and events, and serving pork in The Chop Shop, which is the food stand owned and managed by the NCPP during the Nicollet County Fair.

Youth should not be married and have no dependents. They must reside in or have a pork production facility in Nicollet County and their family must be a member of the NCPP. Additionally, youth from Le Sueur and Sibley Counties are welcome to apply and may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.

The pork ambassador program is funded through the Nicollet County Pork Producer organization, which works to create demand for pork products and is funded by local pork farmers. The pork ambassador program serves as a scholarship program for youth interested in promoting pork and the local industry. Ambassador candidates must complete an application provided by the NCPP.

Applications for the pork ambassador opportunity are due by Sunday, Jan.12, 2025. The 2025 Nicollet County Pork Ambassador will be announced and introduced to the membership at the organization’s annual meeting on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025 at the Courtland Community Center starting at 5 pm.

Questions regarding the pork ambassador program, request an application, or to schedule an ambassador appearance, please contact Michele Schroeder, NCPP Pork Ambassador Coordinator, at 507-276-4810.