FEBRUARY 21, 2025 | VOLUME 28 | ISSUE 4
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ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU 2025 AG YOUTH LEADERSHIP SUMMIT Applications are being accepted for this year’s Arkansas Youth Leadership Summit (AYLS). The four-day seminar will provide an in-depth look at agriculture degrees and careers, introduce students to the Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation, and examine the issues affecting agriculture and rural Arkansas. All this and more will happen at the Southern Arkansas University (SAU) campus June 1‐4.
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AYLS teaches youth several aspects of the agricultural industry, including agriculture agencies, companies, and technologies. The summit will also explore career opportunities in agriculture and the educational path needed for those careers. In addition, the group will tour the SAU campus and farm, experience dorm life, and interact with a local producer. Students will also give back to the community with a service project. The summit will conclude on Wednesday with a dinner for attendees and their families and a drawing for a $500 scholarship for one lucky participant. AYLS is for students entering the 11th or 12th grades in the 2025‐26 school year. Links to the guidelines and the online application for AYLS can be found at here or on the Leader Portal. The deadline for applications is March 15. Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from a Farm Bureau county board member or agency manager. We look forward to a successful summit and would appreciate your assistance in recruiting students in your community.
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For questions, please contact Donette Spann at donette.spann@arfb.com or 501-228-1222. A PUBLICATION OF THE ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU FEDERATION