A Nebraskan was selected to join the Trailblazers program, developed by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA).
Anna Kobza, originally of David City, will join nine other beef community spokespeople for the third cohort of the program.
Kobza is a digital creator and Ph.D. student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
- Anna Kobza, Nebraska
- Mandy Atterholt, Ohio
- Amanda Hall, Kentucky
- Cara Henri, California
- Jessie Jarvis, Idaho
- Sierra Jepsen, Montana
- Katey Johnson, Oklahoma
- Max Krupp, Texas
- Lettie McKinney, Kansas
- Arlie Reeves, Washington
NCBA said Trailblazers receive in-depth training to become expert communicators, excel in media interviews and understand how to build confidence in beef-related practices when talking to consumers.
Every year, ten new Trailblazers are accepted into the program.