The Nebraska Wheat Board is announced the selection of two students for the 2021-2022 Wheat Ambassador Program. The program will work to enhance student leadership, identify career goals and gain insight into the Nebraska wheat industry.
Payton Flower of Scottsbluff, NE is a senior at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln where she is studying Agricultural Economics. Payton has professional pursuits to advocate for the agriculture industry either through agricultural policy or agricultural law.
Samantha Oborny of Garland, NE is currently a sophomore at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln where she is studying Agribusiness with a Marketing option. Samantha is currently involved in the agriculture sorority, Sigma Alpha, is serving as an ambassador for the Corn and Soy Program, and also educates 4th graders about agriculture throughout the Lincoln area.
The NWB Ambassador Program will run in accordance with the school year, beginning in August and concluding in May. Over the course of the year, ambassadors will be immersed in the wheat industry to expand their knowledge on one of Nebraska’s top three crops. At the conclusion on the program and with a record of completion of all requirements, ambassadors will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship for the upcoming school year.
