AFR Youth Program

Program Overview


Activities are geared toward developing the youth of our state to be the next generation of leaders. All Oklahoma youth, first grade through college, can participate.

 

 

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Youth and Communications Internships

AFR Youth has a long tradition of providing opportunities for Oklahoma youth through various events with the goal of shaping and molding youth to become the leaders of tomorrow. AFR Cooperative is excited to provide an amazing opportunity for a young professional to assist with all youth events and obtain an inside look at this great organization.

 

This internship offers the chance to gain real- world, hands-on experience through a non-profit. The intern will obtain valuable skills such as multi- project management and communications in a fast paced work environment.

 

This internship is meant to challenge students and allow them to grow while gaining valuable work experience. Professional development and networking experience are also opportunities with this internship.

 

2026 Youth Internship Application

2026 Videography-Communication Application

The Latest

From This Program

Oklahoma Youth Top Poster Contest

February 18, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY—More than 2,000 students statewide competed in the 2026 American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) Cooperative Poster Contest. Participation is limited to Oklahoma elementary students in two age divisions—Division I for students in grades 1-2 and Division II for students in grades 3-4. The top five posters in each division received cash awards. Through agriculture-based themes, the annual contest allows educators to promote agriculture and to introduce aspects of the industry to students and parents alike. This year’s theme was “Plow It. Plant It. Pick It. Plate It.”

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AFR Awards State Scholarships

February 18, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY— Twenty-eight Oklahoma youth were recognized as recipients of the 2025 American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) Cooperative Statewide Scholarship at the 2026 AFR Annual Convention. AFR’s annual state scholarships are available to qualified students in all 77 Oklahoma counties. Students are eligible to apply for the AFR Incoming Freshman State Scholarship during their senior year of high school. Students may then apply for the AFR Continuing Education State Scholarship throughout their undergraduate career. Both previous and first-time applications are eligible for the AFR Continuing Education Scholarship.

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AFR Youth Program Announces 2025-2026 Youth Advisory Council

August 13, 2025

American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) Cooperative has announced its 2025-2026 AFR Youth Advisory Council. This year’s council members were chosen by popular vote during the organization’s 2025 Senior Leadership Summit, which was held July 30- August 2.

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