West Point, Neb. – At this year’s Nebraska Dairy Convention held February 24, Midwest Dairy proudly introduced the 2026 Nebraska Dairy Ambassadors. Seven outstanding students, selected through an application process for their deep interest in the dairy industry and strong communication skills, will represent Nebraska’s dairy farmers through a unique educational and leadership program.
The Midwest Dairy Ambassador Program provides these ambassadors with an opportunity to engage with consumers, share the story of dairy, and network with both peers and professionals in the dairy industry.
Throughout their year-long term, the Dairy Ambassadors will participate in various events and activities, including engaging with consumers at local and state events and attending dairy industry events. They will also have the opportunity to build leadership skills through training and connecting with fellow ambassadors and industry professionals, all while learning more about the dairy industry.
The 2026 Nebraska Dairy Ambassadors are set to embark on an exciting journey that will allow them to strengthen their leadership abilities, build professional connections, and advocate for the Nebraska dairy industry.
Meet the 2026 Nebraska Dairy Ambassadors:
• Jordan Aschoff of Norfolk, Nebraska, and attends the University of Nebraska-Lincoln majoring in Business Management with Computer Science and Psychology Minors
• Carter Behnken of Omaha, Nebraska, and attends the University of Nebraska-Lincoln majoring in ag economics with an Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship minor
• Hannah Dean of Lincoln, Nebraska, and attends Concordia University Nebraska majoring in agriculture education (secondary)
• Eliza Lange of Hartington, Nebraska, and attends Bryan Health College for diagnostic medical
sonography
• Alicia Lopez of Murrieta, California, and attends Concordia University Nebraska majoring in biology
• Madison Martinez of Lincoln, Nebraska, and attends University of Nebraska-Lincoln majoring in CASNR applied science fisheries & wildlife with an environmental studies minor
• Alyvia Shultz-Ramer of Kearney, Nebraska, and attends the University of Nebraska-Lincoln majoring in agriculture and environmental sciences communications with an Engler Agribusiness
Entrepreneurship minor
Upon the successful completion of the one-year program, ambassadors are eligible for up to a $1,000 educational scholarship. To inquire about Nebraska Dairy Ambassador event support, please contact Dawn Eckel, Nebraska Dairy Ambassador Coordinator at dklabenes16@gmail.com or Tracy J. Behnken, Manager, Farmer Relations at tbehnken@midwestdairy.com.
