Texas students put together the pieces that make up a successful leader through the Student Success Series. Students in 8th through 12th grade can learn more about leadership and networking and grow confidence and personal professionalism.

For questions, email youthactivities@txfb.org or call 254.399.5037.

Texas Farm Bureau Covid-19 Response and Resources

Jumpstart

Any student entering 8th grade in August 2024 is eligible to participate. Students will:

  • Become familiar with Texas Farm Bureau
  • Learn more about Texas agriculture through interactive modules
  • Grow leadership skills
  • Discover unique careers in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster

Registration is closed.

Participants will have from Oct. 1 – 31 to complete all modules. The modules are self-paced and will not be timed for completion.

Participants will receive an email with the Google Classroom access details when the modules are available.

Texas Farm Bureau Covid-19 Response and Resources

Activate

Any student entering 9th grade in August 2024 is eligible to participate. Students will:

  • Learn more about Texas Farm Bureau
  • Be challenged to create a plan for leaving a legacy
  • Develop an understanding of the day in the life of a farmer
  • Explore the agricultural supply chain
  • Develop an understanding of what a personal brand is and it’s importance

Registration is closed.

Participants will have from Oct. 1 – 31 to complete all modules. The modules are self-paced and will not be timed for completion.

Participants will receive an email with the Google Classroom access details when the modules are available.

Texas Farm Bureau Covid-19 Response and Resources

Engage

Any student entering 10th or 11th grade in August 2024 is eligible to participate. Students will:

  • Learn more about Texas Farm Bureau
  • Engage with community leaders in agriculture and western industries
  • Gain insight into the free enterprise system
  • Learn how to navigate and have an engaging presence on social media and in digital environments
  • Tour a local agricultural operation

Registration is closed for the 2024 Engage events. 

The in-person events will take place in each of the 13 Texas Farm Bureau districts. The event dates and locations are subject to change.

District 1
April 23, 2024
Piehl-Schaeffer Pavilion at the Happy State Bank Academic & Research Building – WTAMU Department of Agricultural Sciences
600 WTAMU Dr.
Canyon, TX 79015
Registration is closed. 

District 2
May 28, 2024
Texas Tech University Department of Animal & Food Science
1308 Indiana Ave.
Lubbock, TX 79409
Registration is closed. 

District 3
May 6, 2024
Vernon College – Auditorium
4400 College Drive
Vernon, TX 76384
Registration is closed. 

District 4
May 1, 2024
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Center in Dallas
17360 Coit Rd.
Dallas, TX 75252
Registration is closed. 

District 5
May 16, 2024
The Hanger at Priefert Manufacturing (Gate 8)
FM 4000
Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455
Registration is closed. 

District 6
May 31, 2024
Angelo State University Management, Institute and Research Center
7945 Grape Creek Rd
San Angelo, TX 76901
Registration is closed.

District 7
May 29, 2024
TSTC Industrial Technology Center
2082 Quantum Loop
Abilene, TX 79602
Registration is closed.

District 8
May 30, 2024
USDA ARS Research Lab
808 East Blackland Road
Temple, TX 76502
Registration is closed.

District 9
May 8, 2024
Stephen F. Austin Beef Farm
442 CR 123
Nacogdoches, TX 75965
Registration is closed. 

District 10
May 7, 2024
Heart of the Hills Fisheries Science Center
5103 Junction Hwy
Mountain Home, TX 78058
Registration is closed. 

District 11
May 10, 2024
Long Acres Ranch
2335 Richmond Pkwy
Richmond, TX 77469
Registration is closed. 

District 12
May 9, 2024
DaCosta Hall
15736 FM 1686
Victoria, TX 77905
Registration is closed. 

District 13 – Event I
May 14, 2024
Texas A&M AgriLife Center at Corpus Christi
10345 Hwy 44
Corpus Christi, TX 78406
Registration is closed. 

District 13 – Event II
May 15, 2024
Rio Farms
25601 FM 88
Monte Alto, TX 78538
Registration is closed. 

Texas Farm Bureau Covid-19 Response and Resources

Thrive

Any student entering 12th grade in August 2024 is eligible to participate. Students will:

  • Grow public speaking and leadership skills
  • Learn more about the free enterprise system
  • Hear from engaging motivational speakers
  • Dive deeper into social media and digital advocacy efforts
  • Develop an understanding of agricultural marketing

Registration is now closed. 

Registration Instructions Document

Consent and Release Form

Thrive participants are responsible for travel and lodging for the event. For more information, please reference the Frequently Asked Questions document.

Thrive will be held Aug. 2-4, 2024 at TFB’s Conference and Training Center in Waco.

This program will be limited to 150 students.