Livestock Ambassadors

Thank you for your interest in serving as a 2024-2025 GNFA Livestock Ambassador! The Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter is excited to begin the application process for the upcoming program year. It is the mission of the facility to showcase Georgia's agriculture and agribusiness while promoting the agricultural achievements of Georgia's young people. Using our mission, we plan to showcase our youth, their achievements, and their talents here at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter throughout the year at several of our different events and shows. Throughout the program, each member will be asked to attend specific events here on-site and serve as an advocate for the Fairgrounds as a whole.

The application process is open until December 15th, 2023, at 11:59 PM. Please review the requirements and tentative schedule below to ensure that you meet the application guidelines and have availability for scheduled meetings and events. We can't wait to meet you!

Interested applicants will need to submit a 30 second video introducing themselves, and a two-minute video answering the question: “As an individual, what sets you apart from other candidates to become a GNFA Livestock Ambassador?”. Along with the short-form videos, applicants must also submit a resume, headshot and include 2 (two) references with their application.

Application Guidelines and Requirements:

• Applicants can be any student enrolled in 9th through 11th grade.
• Applicants must be in good academic standing with their school, as well as their FFA/4-H Chapter.
• Applicants must currently be showing one of the following species: Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle, Goat, Lamb, Swine, or Horses here at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter.
• Must be able to attend the mandatory Leadership Training on April 12-13^th, 2023 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds.
• Must adhere to the GNFA Livestock Ambassador Code of Conduct.
• Must be able to commit to one calendar year of service (time of selection until February 2025).
• We (GNFA) reserve the right to review any and all social media accounts throughout their year of service.

• Georgia National Rodeo & Stock Show
  • Induction Ceremony / February 22^nd, 2024 / Reaves Arena
• Ambassador Training Weekend
  • April 12-13^th, 2024 / Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter
• Georgia FFA State Convention
  • April 24-27^th, 2024 / Macon, GA
• GNFA Board Meeting
  • June 12^th, 2024 / Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter
• Georgia Jr. Beef Futurity & GCLA Heartbeat of the South Lamb Show
  • Optional Event(s) / July 4-6^th, 2024 / Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter

• Ambassador Team Meeting
  • August 16^th, 2024 / Via Microsoft Teams Meeting
• Fair Food Drive
  • September 14^th, 2024 / Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter
• Georgia National Fair Opening Ceremonies
  • October 3^rd, 2024 / Reaves Arena
• Ambassador Family Day
  • November 2^nd, 2024 / Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter
• Georgia Farm Bureau Annual Convention
  • Convention is held at the beginning of December and dates are TBA / Jekyll Island