Youth Leadership
Missouri Farm Bureau works to develop agricultural leaders from an early age. We work with 4H, FFA and other agriculturally-related organizations to help youth develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their future careers. Our Ambassador Program and Youth Leadership Day have developed many future agriculture leaders for Farm Bureau and Missouri agriculture.
Youth Leadership Day
Youth Leadership Day is scheduled for April 7. Visit our event page to get the latest information! Students interested in attending should contact their agricultural education teacher for more information.
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Student Resources
MOFB places significant emphasis on leadership and education. Young agriculturalists have many opportunities for student, consumer and member involvement. These modules cover six different categories: Individuality, Intentional Leadership, Teamwork, Take Action, Our Generation’s Agriculture, and Overcoming Challenges. We hope to continue building a strong relationship with Missourians and advocating for agriculture.
Module 1 – Individuality How does Missouri Farm Bureau represent and support me as an individual?
Module 2 – Intentional Leadership How can I be a leader with Missouri Farm Bureau?
Module 3 – Teamwork How does Missouri Farm Bureau encourage teamwork? How can I participate?
Module 4 – Take Action How does Missouri Farm Bureau take action?
Module 5 – Our Generation’s Agriculture How does Missouri Farm Bureau support the agriculture industry?
Module 6 – Overcoming Challenges How has Missouri Farm Bureau helped its members overcome challenges?
Missouri Farm Bureau Ambassador Program
Each year, Missouri Farm Bureau selects one male student and one female student ages 17 to 22 to represent agriculture and Farm Bureau as an Ambassador. Each Ambassador receives a $2,500 educational scholarship and travels to Washington, D.C., in March on a Farm Bureau legislative trip. They assist with Farm Bureau events at the Missouri State Fair and elsewhere.
2022 Ambassadors
At the December 2021 Missouri Farm Bureau Annual Meeting, Jessica Janorschke (Buchanan County) and Jacob Hall (Saline County) were selected by a panel of judges to serve as the 2022 Missouri Farm Bureau Ambassadors. Jessica is an Agribusiness Management major at the University of Missouri and is the daughter of John and Michelle Janorschke. Jacob is an Agriculture Education major at the University of Missouri and is the son of John and Diane Hall.
How to Apply
To apply, applicants must be 17-22 years of age and their family must be a Farm Bureau member one year prior to the September 30 deadline. Applicants must also be enrolled or planning to enroll in a two- or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school. Candidates begin the process by applying through their county Farm Bureau; those selected to represent their counties go on to compete in the state wide competition in December.
Questions? Contact Jennifer Poindexter, Director of Promotion and Education, at 573.893.1414 or jennifer.poindexter@mofb.org.
