By Emmy Powell
Communications Specialist

Students graduating in 2027 are invited to sign up for the Thrive program offered through Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Student Success Series.

During the three-day event, students strengthen their leadership skills, boost self-confidence and network with their peers.

“Thrive encourages high school seniors to examine and uncover their personal attributes and abilities,” McKenna Bush, TFB leadership coordinator, said. “It is a unique leadership development opportunity that helps and inspires students to better develop their skills for their future careers and advocating for agriculture.”

At Thrive, the students will learn more about the free enterprise system, hear from engaging motivational speakers, dive deeper into social media and digital advocacy efforts, and develop an understanding of agricultural marketing.

Students who attend Thrive are eligible to apply for TFB’s Dick Mitchell Memorial Scholarship valued at $1,000 and are also eligible to participate in the AgVentures Challenge: Pitch It, Market It, Sell It competition to win up to $6,000 in scholarships and a trip to the nation’s capital.

The event is set for July 31-Aug. 2 in Waco at TFB’s Conference and Training Center.

The deadline to register is July 14, and the program is limited to 150 students.

The registration link and program details are available at texasfarmbureau.org/student-success-series.

Additional Student Success Series programs
Thrive is a part of TFB’s Student Success Series, which includes virtual and in-person programs for students in eighth through twelfth grade.

The Student Success Series aims to help students develop a better understanding of advocacy, learn more about Farm Bureau and grow personal and professional skills they can use in the classroom and future careers.

High school sophomores and juniors are participating in Engage events in April and May. Additional programs—Jumpstart and Activate—are available for students in eighth and ninth grade.

Students graduating in 2031 and 2030 can sign up for Jumpstart and Activate. There are eight in-person events scheduled across the state from June to Sept.

Details and registration for Jumpstart and Activate will be made available in late July on texasfarmbureau.org/student-success-series.

For more information on programs and eligibility, contact Bush at youthactivities@txfb.org.