By Shelby Shank
Field Editor

Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) named the first recipients of the new Ag Mechanics Grant Program for 2024-2025.

Ten grants, totaling $25,000, were awarded to schools and educational programs across the Lone Star State to increase students’ knowledge of agricultural mechanics and metal technology skills.

“This grant will provide funding to meet the need in trade school classrooms and allow students to graduate from high school with skills that can be directly transferred to agriculture and supporting industries,” McKenna Bush, TFB Youth Outreach coordinator, said. “Educators can use the funds for additional resources to provide the necessary equipment for student learning and help foster a deeper understanding for how mechanics and technology work alongside agriculture.”

The grants are valued at $2,500.

Recipients of the 2024-2025 ag mechanics grants are:

  • Anton High School, Hockley County
  • Early High School, Brown County
  • Frassati Catholic High School, Harris County
  • Lumberton High School, Hardin County
  • Munday High School, Knox County
  • Newton High School, Jasper County
  • Palmer High School, Ellis County
  • Quanah High School, Hardeman County
  • Rosehill Christian School, Harris County
  • Rogers High School, Bell County

For more information on the grant program and other youth resources and activities, visit texasfarmbureau.org/youth.