Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
Applications Open For Youth Council - Calling all Juniors and Seniors in High School
MDAR encourages applications for the 2025-2026 Massachusetts Agriculture Youth Council. The purpose of the council is to cultivate and foster the next generation of leaders in the agricultural industry. The council will meet throughout the year to hear from guest speakers from the agriculture industry, learn about the legislative procedures and workforce development opportunities, attend special events and tours, and enhance professional skills.
This opportunity is open to rising high school juniors and seniors enrolled in any public or private high school in Massachusetts. Members will serve a 1-year term from June to May. MDAR will select 14 students to serve on the Council, with 1 student selected from each Massachusetts county. MDAR intends to hold monthly meetings, with both in-person and virtual opportunities, on the first Thursday of the month at 5pm, please note this day might change based on council member’s availability. In-person opportunities, including attendance at events and farm/industry tours, will be available on an optional basis. Transportation to and from events will not be provided by MDAR, but MDAR will make every effort to keep costs as minimal as possible. MDAR will also make every effort to have virtual options for all events whenever possible.
You can learn more and apply by visiting www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-agriculture-youth-council.
Applications are due electronically by February 1, 2025. Application here.
Questions, contact Katie Rozenas-Hanson at Katelyn.Rozenas@mass.gov.
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