Pinal County Farm Bureau Ag Ambassador Program Overview
Thank you for your interest in the 2025–2026 Pinal County Farm Bureau Ag Ambassador Program!

This program is designed for outstanding high school seniors in Pinal County who are passionate about agriculture and leadership. To apply, you must:

• Be a senior in a Pinal County high school or homeschool program
• Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher
• Have an interest in pursuing a career in agriculture
• Commit to participating in multiple Farm Bureau events throughout the year

Time Commitment – Please Read Carefully
The Ag Ambassador Program requires a serious commitment of time and energy.

• Ambassadors are expected to attend at least one tour, event, or meeting each month.
• You will miss school days for tours and events, but official school excuses will be provided.
• You may also miss practices, club activities, or other extracurricular commitments.
• If your schedule is already overloaded with sports, jobs, or other clubs, this program may not be the right fit this year.
• We want students who can fully engage, represent Farm Bureau well, and take advantage of the opportunities this program provides.

Why Become an Ag Ambassador?
Ag Ambassadors are student leaders who represent the Pinal County Farm Bureau at events, meetings, and educational programs.

Ambassadors will:

• Learn how Farm Bureau works from the grassroots up, with emphasis on policy, resolution, and legislative processes
• Gain skills to become advocates for agriculture
• Build experiences that strengthen college, scholarship, and job applications
• Develop public speaking, networking, and leadership skills

Opportunities and Benefits
This program is more than a scholarship — it’s a door into the Arizona agriculture community.

• Ambassadors will meet and make connections with leaders in agriculture, business, and government
• Many of the places we tour could offer internships, jobs, or future career opportunities
• Students will develop a professional network that can support them in college and beyond
• Ambassadors may have opportunities to meet statewide leaders and attend district, state, or national Farm Bureau events

Expectations
As an Ag Ambassador, you will:

• Attend at least 2 of 11 county board meetings or 2 state Farm Bureau meetings (input encouraged, but no voting rights)
• Participate in at least 4 Farm Bureau events to qualify for a full scholarship
• Engage with community members
• Help plan, support, and attend Farm Bureau programs, and meetings
• Potentially participate in overnight trips (all approved expenses covered by Farm Bureau)
• Contribute to strengthening and improving the Ambassador Program each year
• Be encouraged to join the Collegiate Farm Bureau / Young Farmers & Ranchers chapter in college

Incentives
Ambassadors will benefit from:

• A Farm Bureau shirt provided by the program
• Opportunities to meet state leaders in agriculture, government, and media
• Eligibility for a scholarship of up to $1,600, based on participation and service during the program year
• Free Collegiate Farm Bureau membership in college

Standards of Conduct
Ambassadors are expected to uphold high standards of character, leadership, and integrity:

• Abide by all federal, state, and local laws
• Follow your school’s or college’s established conduct policies
• Represent yourself and Farm Bureau with professionalism both in and out of school

Selection Process
Once you submit this form, the Pinal County Farm Bureau Scholarship Committee will review your application.

• You will receive a confirmation email that your application has been received.
• If you do not receive this email within 24 hours, please text Kelly Wilcox at (520) 840-3826 for assistance.

The committee will then carefully evaluate all applications, and selected students will be contacted with next steps.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 12TH. NO LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

PINAL COUNTY FARM BUREAU AG AMBASSADOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
This unique scholarship opportunity is for graduating seniors who live in Pinal County and are pursuing a career in agriculture. Recipients are selected by the Pinal County Farm Bureau Scholarship Committee.

The ideal applicant is a student who can:

• Clearly communicate their agricultural experiences
• Demonstrate a strong drive for a future in agriculture
• Show a willingness to participate in the Ag Ambassador Program
• Applicants must also have concrete plans for continuing education after high school, whether through a trade school, community college, four-year university, or military service.

📌 Application Structure:
There are two parts to the application:

• Personal Information
• Essay

⚠️ Important: You may use the “Back” button to make changes to your application as you work. Once you press “Submit,” no further edits can be made.

✨ We look forward to learning more about your journey in agriculture and how you can help shape the future as a Pinal County Ag Ambassador!

Please write a minimum 300-word essay addressing the following:

1. Your Interests in Agriculture – What area of agriculture would you like to pursue as a career?
2. The Future of Agriculture – What do you see for the future of agriculture in America, and what changes would you like to see in the industry?
3. What Sets You Apart – What makes you stand out from other applicants for this program?
4. Commitment – Do you have the availability and dedication to fully commit to the time and obligations required as a Pinal County Ag Ambassador?

Pinal County Farm Bureau Scholarship Code of Conduct
The Pinal County Farm Bureau (PCFB) Scholarship Code of Conduct establishes the expected behavior of all scholarship applicants and recipients of awards administered by the Pinal County Farm Bureau Board.

In addition to meeting academic and program requirements, the Farm Bureau seeks applicants of good character who will represent Pinal County and PCFB with integrity. Conduct, moral character, and ethical behavior will be considered for anyone applying for or receiving a scholarship.

Standards of Conduct
All scholarship applicants and recipients are expected to:

• Abide by all federal, state, and local civil and criminal laws
• Follow the established conduct policies of their high school or college
• Act in good character both in and out of school

School Notification
By applying for a scholarship, applicants/recipients give permission for their high school principal, counselor, or college administrator (as appropriate) to notify PCFB if they become aware of any incident involving the applicant/recipient that may violate this Code of Conduct.

PCFB Rights
The Pinal County Farm Bureau reserves the right to:

• Address conduct-related issues that occur before, during, or after the scholarship application or award process
• Review conduct concerns arising during high school or college years
• Decline to act on information received from anonymous sources

Consequences

• Applicants who violate these standards may be removed from consideration for PCFB scholarships at the discretion of the Board
• Current scholarship recipients may have their scholarship funds forfeited if they are found in violation of their scholarship agreement