Texas Farm Bureau is committed to the development of youth and youth leadership. That’s why we invest in our youth.

Texas Farm Bureau devotes a large amount of resources towards youth programs and scholarships. Annually we award over $532,000 in scholarships in a variety of packages designed to meet different student needs. This includes various youth leadership organizations and students participating in our Free Enterprise Speech Contest.

Scholarship applications are due March 3, 2025.

Learn more about the various scholarships available. 

View the 2024 scholarship recipients. 

Texas youth can expect the best in life by holding themselves to the highest standards, and Texas Farm Bureau can help students put together the pieces that make up a successful leader.

Through our Student Success Series, students in 8th through 12th grade can learn more about leadership, networking and personal professionalism.

There are four experiences for students to participate in:

• Jumpstart: Virtual program for graduating class of 2030 (incoming 8th grade students)
• Activate: Virtual program for graduating class of 2029 (incoming 9th grade students)
• Engage: In-person district events for graduating classes of 2028 and 2027 (incoming 10th and 11th grade students)
• Thrive: In-person event for graduating class of 2026 (incoming 12th grade students)

Learn more about the Student Success Series.

High school students who are members of Texas FFA or Texas 4-H are eligible to participate in the Speak Out For Agriculture (SOFA) Challenge. This challenge provides an opportunity for students to develop problem-solving and communication skills, while learning more about agriculture.

Details for the 2025 contest will be available in the summer.

Contact youthactivities@txfb.org or call 254.751.2258 for questions about the contest.

Texas Farm Bureau’s Clover Cash Grant Program was created to support Texas 4-H programs at the county, district and state levels. These programs should strive to help students understand the importance of advocating for agriculture. Students should also gain an appreciation and better understanding of where their food, fuel and fiber come from. Qualifying projects should provide a hands-on experience for all members involved.

AgriLife Extension Agents, District 4-H Specialists, Texas 4-H staff or adult leaders of any county, district or state level 4-H program are eligible to apply.

Learn more about the grant program, eligibility requirements and other details in this guidelines document.

Details for the 2025 application period will be available in the summer.

For more information, contact youthactivities@txfb.org or call 254-751-2489.

Texas Farm Bureau’s Ag Mechanics Grant Program aims to provide agricultural mechanical and metal technologies educators with additional resources to increase their students’ skills.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Any certified, active 9th-12th grade teacher (addressing Agriculture Mechanics and Metal Technologies, Agriculture Structures Design and Fabrication, Agriculture Equipment Design and Fabrication, and/or Agricultural Power Systems TEKS) in a public school.
• 9th-12th grade teacher (addressing Agriculture Mechanics and Metal Technologies, Agriculture Structures Design and Fabrication, Agriculture Equipment Design and Fabrication, and/or Agricultural Power Systems TEKS) in an accredited non-public secondary educational institution.

Ten $2,500 grants will be awarded.

Click here to view the 2024 grant recipients. 

Contact youthactivities@txfb.org or call 254.751.2258 for questions about the grant program.

The Texas Collegiate Farm Bureau program currently has three chapters chartered.  For information about programs currently enrolled in our pilot program, click here.

For questions and inquiries regarding chartering a program at your college or university, reach out to program coordinator McKenna Bush at mbush@txfb.org or 254-399-5037.