Jackson Parish 4-H Chapter Director, Kristi Bourgeois, announces that 2024-25 Northwest Ag Ambassador Applications are now available! Those interested in being selected to the prestigious position need to act now though as the deadline to submit an application is September 13th. 

To get an application send your request to: kmbourgeois@agcenter.lsu.edu

Informational facts:

• The program is open to all high school students grades 9th-12th.
• This is a competitive application process and 4-H’ers should put thought into the application and essay.
• Only complete application packages will be considered.
• While we understand that 4-H’ers have very busy schedules, applicants should make every attempt to attend Ambassador meetings and trips. These meetings and trips, provide an insight into future careers for our youth and teach them how to network and make connections.
• We have been able to cover many interesting topics over the past two years, and this year will be no exception. We will have quarterly events highlighting unique aspects of agriculture, careers in agriculture, and universities that offer degrees in agriculture. Many of the tours and opportunities are unique and not available in any other program.
• We will have an overnight trip in the second quarter of 2025. Past destinations have been the State Capital, a crawfish farm, LSU campus, cattle genetics company, a wholesale nursery, and much more.
• Ag Ambassadors from prior years are encouraged to apply. While there may be some repeat of topics, the committee is planning lots of new and interesting things for this year. We are going to ask “repeat” ambassadors for their ideas and input for future meetings and trips.