"I am so excited to work with all three of them," says Andrea Fristoe. "They are very passionate and from all different walks of life, so a different perspective on AG education."
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Each student has a story of their own but they each have one thing in common: a passion for Agriculture.
A junior and Merced County native, Amy Suarez says being outdoors and surrounded by animals is a lifestyle.
"I grew up in my small family farm with my grandpa and at the age of four, he got me a small miniature horse and I started raising other livestock," she said. "I want to give other students the opportunities I have had."
Jackie Taylor is going for her master's and hopes to inspire and support students who are as passionate about the industry.
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"I am a 3rd generation farmer from Sanger, California, and Ag has always been a part of my life and education as well, so combining those two has been such a blessing to me," she said.
Cassandra Valdez is currently an Assistant Ag teacher while getting her degree and says in her case, she is also representing her culture.
"As a young Mexican American woman whose grandparents grew up with a career in the fields, I knew Ag was always going to be a part of my life and to have the opportunity to be a representation for students looking to be Ag teachers, then I will do it," she said.
As ambassadors, they get to network, educate and share their love for the industry across the Central Valley and nationwide.