For more information:
Kalley Whitlock, Executive Assistant to Secretary Arthur
kalley.whitlock@ag.ok.gov | 405.488.7605
July 2, 2025
2025-26 Agriculture Youth Council Members Announced
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry has selected 18 high school seniors from across Oklahoma to serve on the 2025-26 Oklahoma Agriculture Youth Council.
The council was created in 2019 by Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur to develop future agricultural leaders by teaching professional skills, exposing members to diverse agricultural operations, and offering short-term job experience in agriculture fields.
Below is a list of the 2025-26 Agriculture Youth Council members.
- Kaitlin Adams, Amber
- Lillian Roush, Arapaho
- Faith Wright, Byars
- Jolie Perry, Carney
- Kaden James, Chandler
- Corbin Robbins, Chattanooga
- Landry Hunt, Grandfield
- Isabella Clay, Haskell
- Brianna Payne, Hunter
- Kensli Shaffer, Laverne
- Wyatt Gilbert, Mannford
- Makayla Morris, Ninnekah
- Kaden Pliler, Purcell
- Annie Schneider, Seiling
- Kelton Arthur, Stillwater
- Madilyn Bishop, Stillwater
- Carson Payne, Thomas
- Jewel Scherler, Walters
Council members will serve a year-long term, with approximately seven sessions and multiple volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Sessions will include visits to Oklahoma agricultural companies and organizations, opportunities to learn about the legislative process and job shadows with industry professionals.
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