Brothers are AAMP youth ambassador finalists

dents interested in the meat industry to be involved and provides opportunities for a generation of new leaders in the industry.

The brothers are involved in their family’s plant, Ralph’s Packing Company and The brothers own and operate J&L Farms, managing their own herd of Red Angus cattle and various breeds of pigs.

youth more involved in what we do, which is to help small meat processing companies,” Logan said.

Joel Jackson, meat pilot plant manager, said Josh and Logan have demonstrated an outstanding work ethic and are quickly becoming an integral part of the Cowboy Meats team.

and deliver technical and business information that will stimulate and support the growth of value-added food and agricultural products and processing in Oklahoma.

Young students are making a difference in the meat industry.

Josh and Logan Hering, student workers at Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center, have been selected as two of four finalists to participate in the Youth Ambassador Competition at the annual American Association of Meat Processors Convention, which started on Tuesday and ends on Thursday in Omaha, Nebraska.

AAMP encourages young stu-

Josh, a meat and food science freshman, said the youth programs teach younger adults about the meat industry and he hopes they can keep the program going and get more people involved in the industry and in the association.

Logan said he learned a lot working at FAPC and he plans on working on his skills as a meat cutter as the year goes on.

“The AAMP Youth Ambassador Program is a new initiative to get the

“I congratulate them on their achievements and acknowledgment from the American Association of Meat Processors and look forward to working alongside Josh and Logan to see their continued success at OSU,” Jackson said.

The winner of the Youth Ambassador Competition will participate in AAMP events and receive a customized frock, belt buckle and $500 scholarship award.

FAPC, a part of OSU’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, helps to discover, develop

Roy Escoubas, FAPC director, said Josh and Logan are motivated and dependable workers and he is pleased to have them working at FACP because they inspire others to achieve excellence.

The upcoming AAMP contest involves an application, an interview with a panel of judges and judged events at the 2023 American Convention of Meat Processors and Suppliers’ Exhibition. This event features activities for youth to become a part of the meat and poultry industry and engage with their peers.