March 28, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more information contact:

Carrie Heitman, communications coordinator, at 816-383-5100 or cheitman@angus.org; or

Robin Ruff, director of junior activities, at 816-383-5100 or rruff@angus.org.

PHOTO: Request photo of Lauren Adcock from prphotos@angus.org

VIDEO: Watch an interview with Lauren Adcock
APPLY: Angus Ambassador application details

Angus Seeks Applicants for the Next Junior Breed Ambassador
Submit an application by June 15 to be considered for this distinct position.

Angus cattle play a role in every aspect of Lauren Adcock’s life. From the farm to the showring, and the classroom and into the working world, the Moweaqua, Ill., native is a prime example of how National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) members are using their talents to promote the breed.

And, this year more than ever, the Angus business is the center of her attention. Adcock is the first-ever Angus Ambassador and has travelled across the country in the past year representing the Angus breed at major beef industry conferences.

“It is a year of unforgettable experiences,” Adcock says. “I gained a wealth of knowledge from an industry and personal standpoint; information I could not have learned in a classroom.”

Her year of travel allowed her to step out of her comfort zone, especially when mingling with Angus members twice her age. Read more about Adcock’s experience as the Angus Ambassador in this article published in the Angus Journal.

“The Ambassador program is designed to allow our young Angus leaders a chance to get involved early in higher levels of the cattle business,” says Robin Ruff, American Angus Association^®’s director of junior activities. “This is a great opportunity for youth to get their foot in the door and create a network in the industry they are passionate about.”

Selecting the next Angus Ambassador

On July 25, the Association will select a new Angus Ambassador to serve for a one-year term. During that time, the Ambassador will travel to the Association headquaters for an orientation in Saint Joseph, Mo.; the National Angus Conference and Tour in New York; a Certified Angus Beef^® Building Blocks Seminar in Wooster, Ohio; the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Cattle Industry Annual Convention in Nashville, Tenn.; the Beef Improvement Federation Annual Research Symposium and Convention; and the Guiding Outstanding Angus Leaders Conference in Canada. Additonal travel options vary on the selected ambassador’s location, schedule and availability.

Ambassador applicants must be American Angus Association members, ages 17-20 as of Jan. 1, of good standing and who own purebred cattle. To apply, send a cover letter, resume and two essay responses. More information on the application process can be found online.

All applications must be postmarked by June 15 and sent to the Association’s Junior Activities Department, 3201 Frederick Ave., Saint Joseph, MO 64506.

ANGUS MEANS BUSINESS. The American Angus Association is the nation’s largest beef breed organization, serving more than 25,000 members across the United States, Canada and several other countries. It’s home to an extensive breed registry that grows by nearly 300,000 animals each year. The Association also provides programs and services to farmers, ranchers and others who rely on Angus to produce quality genetics for the beef industry and quality beef for consumers.

For more information about Angus cattle and the American Angus Association, visitwww.ANGUS.org.

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