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Maryland Farm Bureau Ag Ambassador Program

Represent Maryland Agriculture. Inspire the Next Generation.

The Maryland Farm Bureau Agriculture Ambassador Program develops young leaders who are passionate about agriculture and ready to share that passion with their communities. Each year, two outstanding individuals are selected to serve as the face of Maryland farming — traveling the state, connecting with students, and advocating for the policies that keep Maryland agriculture strong.

If you're between the ages of 17 and 21, hold an active Maryland Farm Bureau membership, and believe in the future of agriculture, this program is for you!

See what the 2026 Ambassadors, Sylvia Calabrese, Anne Arundel County, and Helen Quill, Baltimore County have been up to below!

 

2025-2026 Young Farmer Chair Rachel Eck, Ambassador Sylvia Calabrese, Ambassador, Helen Quill, MDFB President Helen Quill
2025-2026 Young Farmer Chair Rachel Eck, Ambassador Sylvia Calabrese, Ambassador, Helen Quill, MDFB President Helen Quill
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Sylvia Calabrese and Helen Quill have represented Maryland Farm Bureau at the Taste of Ag Dinner and Maryland Farm Bureau's Day-in-Annapolis.

What You'll Do

As an MDFB AG Ambassador, you'll serve as an official spokesperson for Maryland agriculture and Maryland Farm Bureau for one full year. Your responsibilities include:

School outreach — Visit elementary, middle, and high schools across Maryland

Event representation — Represent Maryland Farm Bureau at signature events

Advocacy — Raise awareness of Maryland Farm Bureau's legislative priorities and the issues that matter most to Maryland farmers

Public appearances — Attend community and industry events as a spokesperson for Maryland agriculture

What You'll Receive

Being named an MDFB AG Ambassador comes with meaningful rewards for your future:

$2,000 scholarship to support your education, distributed over your term of service

Reimbursement for approved public appearances and travel

All-expenses-paid trip to the American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Conference — a national gathering of the next generation of agricultural leaders

Hands-on leadership experience and a statewide platform to make your voice heard

How Ambassadors Are Selected

After submitting your application and resume and attending a required orientation, county-selected candidates compete in an in-person event featuring:

A prepared speech on an agricultural topic
An impromptu speaking component
A panel interview with agricultural industry leaders
A Discussion Meet panel evaluating your understanding of current issues and Maryland Farm Bureau policy

Two ambassadors are selected and announced at the Annual Meeting of the Maryland Farm Bureau each December.

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