The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry has selected 14 high school seniors from across Oklahoma to serve on the 2026-27 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.

The 2026-2027 Ag Youth Council Class includes:

  • Tyse BuckDepew
  • Colton BurnsTuttle
  • Cooper DavidsonLawton
  • Kain DossettSperry
  • Gentry EarsonBixby
  • Reid GrovesBeggs
  • Brynna HerndonBristow
  • Jolie MarshallHarrah
  • Bailey MatlockCement
  • Ainslie McEndooStillwater
  • Jade McPeakChecotah
  • Claire MyersOmega
  • Kashen ToddCache
  • Audrey WarnerLawton

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.