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 2025 is eligible to participate. Students will:

  • Become familiar with Texas Farm Bureau
  • Discover and explore unique careers in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster
  • Develop leadership skills through interactive, hand-on opportunities
  • Network with peers from across the state

Registration will open July 18. 

Students only need to attend one of the following events: 

Event 1 – Tyler – Monday, August 18
Registration Deadline – Monday, August 4 at 11:59 p.m.

Event 2 – San Antonio – Saturday, August 23
Registration Deadline – Friday, August 8 at 11:59 p.m.

Event 3 – Abilene – Thursday, September 11
Registration Deadline – Thursday, August 28 at 11:59 p.m.

Event 4 – Lubbock – Monday, September 15
Registration Deadline – Monday, September 1 at 11:59 p.m.

*Registration will open July 18

Tentative Agenda

Jumpstart will transition from an online program to an in-person program in 2025. Finalized details will be released on July 18.

Texas Farm Bureau Covid-19 Response and Resources

Activate

Any student entering 9th grade in August 2025 is eligible to participate. Students will:

  • Learn more about Texas Farm Bureau
  • Be challenged to create a plan for leaving a legacy
  • Grow leadership skills through interactive, hands-on opportunities
  • Network with peers from across the state

Registration will open July 18. 

Activate will transition from an online program to an in-person program in 2025. Finalized details will be released on July 18.

Students only need to attend one of the following events: 

Event 1 – Tyler – Monday, August 18
Registration Deadline – Monday, August 4 at 11:59 p.m.

Event 2 – San Antonio – Saturday, August 23
Registration Deadline – Friday, August 8 at 11:59 p.m.

Event 3 – Abilene – Thursday, September 11
Registration Deadline – Thursday, August 28 at 11:59 p.m.

Event 4 – Lubbock – Monday, September 15
Registration Deadline – Monday, September 1 at 11:59 p.m.

*Registration will open July 18

Tenative Agenda

Activate will transition from an online program to an in-person program in 2025. Finalized details will be released on July 18.

Texas Farm Bureau Covid-19 Response and Resources

Engage

Any student entering 10th or 11th grade in August 2025 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

2026 Engage registration information will be available early next year.

View this map to see which district your county is in.

Texas Farm Bureau Covid-19 Response and Resources

Thrive

Any student entering 12th grade in August 2025 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

Click here to register. Registration closes July 14. 

Thrive Registration Instructions
Frequently Asked Questions
Consent and Release Form

Thrive will be held Aug. 1-3, 2025 at TFB’s Conference and Training Center in Waco.

Thrive participants are responsible for travel and lodging for the event.

This program will be limited to 150 students.