ODAFF - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Food and Forestry

03/27/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/27/2026 10:57

2026-2027 Oklahoma Agriculture Youth Council Application Now Open

Applications for the 2026-27 Agriculture Youth Council are now available for Oklahoma high school students entering their senior year in the fall of 2026!

Members will meet once a month during the school year. Activities include visits to agricultural companies and organizations, opportunities to learn about the legislative process and job shadows with industry professionals.

The Agriculture Youth Council was created in 2019 by Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur to help the next generation of Oklahoma agriculture by teaching professional skills, giving members a behind the scenes look at agriculture operations and offering unique opportunities to meet with industry leaders.

High school seniors from all Oklahoma counties are eligible to apply. Membership in 4-H/FFA is not required.

All applications must be received by 5 pm on May 1.

Applications are available at https://ag.ok.gov/agriculture-youth-council/.

For more information about the Agriculture Youth Council or the application process, contact Kalley Whitlock at [email protected]

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