Introducing the 2025–2026 AgYouth of the Month Students

AgTexas is proud to announce the outstanding students selected for the 2025–2026 Ag Youth of the Month (AYOTM) program!

We are inspired by the passion, leadership, and dedication shown by young people involved in agriculture across our territory. As part of the AYOTM program, these students will be recognized across our social media channels and website. These young leaders are leaving their mark in FFA, 4-H, high school involvement and their communities.

In the spring, we look forward to honoring them in person at the Ag Youth of the Month Banquet, where each honoree will be recognized and presented with their scholarship. More details will be shared with students and families soon.

Stay tuned as we spotlight each student in the months ahead!

– South Plains Ag Youth –

Jadyn Woodley - South Plains

"From the fields that surround our homes to the small businesses on Main Street, agriculture touches nearly every part of our daily lives."

Devin Casey - South Plains

"You likely can’t go anywhere in town without seeing the influence of agriculture, whether it’s a field of cattle or a pasture, you can see it everywhere and feel its influence."

McKinley Tucker - South Plains

"Agriculture teaches responsibility, work ethic, and resilience, and it brings our community together through events like stock shows, fairs, and local agricultural education days."

Madyson Nickelson - South Plains

"Through my experiences in FFA, volunteer work, and agricultural projects, I have learned the value of hard work, collaboration, and service."

Kaden McDonald - South Plains

"The land around us tells the story of generations who have worked tirelessly to feed others, adapt to change, and build a strong, supportive community rooted in hard work and stewardship."

Emma Martinez - South Plains

"Agriculture is important to my community because it has taught people like me to advocate for it because there is a need for awareness and understanding of how crucial it is in our society. Almost everything can be traced back to some form of agriculture."

Molli Harris - South Plains

"In a world that is becoming more disconnected from where food comes from, communities like mine are more important than ever."

Kayden Gillit - South Plains

"The next generation will take our roles as agriculturalists and will be the next leaders, entrepreneurs, and teachers."

Eliana Martinez - South Plains

"I feel proud to live in a place where agriculture means so much, and I know it will always be a big part of who I am."

Brynlee Edwards - South Plains

"Without agriculture, our community wouldn’t just look different, it would be different. It’s what sustains us economically and grounds us in purpose. Agriculture isn’t just important to Idalou. It is Idalou."

Heaven Chacon - South Plains

"It sustains the economy by providing jobs and income for many residents, preserves a strong cultural heritage that is often passed down through generations, and supports education and innovation through agritourism and youth programs like FFA and 4H."

– Panhandle Ag Youth –

Gracie White - Panhandle

"Agriculture is important to our community because of not only its prevalence but also its relevance."

Samuel Weinheimer - Panhandle

"Farming connects people to the land and to each other, reminding us of the hard work and care that go into every meal we eat."

Rett Wann - Panhandle

"Growing up and learning from generations before me has truly instilled a deep level of respect and admiration for this industry."

Ethan Spinhirne - Panhandle

"Whether it’s the farmers working long hours in the fields, the ranchers caring for their livestock, or the students in FFA and 4-H learning the traditions of hard work and responsibility, agriculture touches every part of our town and the people who live in it."

Jackson Sinclair - Panhandle

"It represents who we are, what we believe in, and the future we continue to build together, one season, one generation, and one harvest at a time."

Kinley Shieldknight - Panhandle

"It supports our economy, teaches important life skills, gives students new opportunities, and brings people together to support one another."

Payton Schuster - Panhandle

"By providing food, fiber, jobs, and economic support, agriculture touches nearly every part of Amarillo’s daily life."

Addi Reed - Panhandle

"The importance of agriculture to my community is on full display every day, both economically and in the people."

Josef Grotegut - Panhandle

"Our community relies on healthy cattle and crops; businesses that serve those producers, such as feed stores, animal health, mechanics, and meat processing plants, need the steady beat of agricultural activity."

Johan Grotegut - Panhandle

"Agriculture is what has given my community the values we hold dearest: those of work ethic and grit."

Cambryn Gratz - Panhandle

"Agriculture is important to my community because it sustains us, unites us, and inspires us to keep growing together."

Brynnley Ensey - Panhandle

"Agriculture is the most important industry in our world and that starts with each community, big or small."

Addison Butler - Panhandle

"It's more than crops and cattle; it's a way of life that defines who we are and reminds us where we come from."

Hugh Britten - Panhandle

"My community relies on the economic contributions of our local farmers and ranchers, and I am proud to support this effort when I return to the ranch."

Brandis Beavers - Panhandle

"I want to take what I have learned from living in an ag-based community and share it with the world."

– Central Texas Ag Youth –

Ryan Stanley - Central Texas

"It keeps our small town grounded, united, and proud of its roots, even as the world around us changes."

Cate Smith - Central Texas

"When local agriculture is strong, the economy of the community is stronger."

Kenley Pack - Central Texas

"The food on our plates, the clothes we wear, and the buildings we live and work in are provided to us from the hard work and dedication of the agricultural industry…"

Madison Moseley - Central Texas

"Agriculture serves so much importance not only to my community but also across the world. It is vital to continue to advocate about agriculture and show people the impact and benefit it holds."

Graycie Montfort - Central Texas

"No matter if you come more from the ranching side of our county or the farming side, our community recognizes the hard work, work ethic, and economic impact that these operations bring to our community."

Liam Miller - Central Texas

"As our industry changes, we need people that both remember our past as farmers and ranchers but also look to the future so that even as the world changes, agriculturalists can continue to adapt and feed, clothe, and house the world around us."

Jacob McSpadden - Central Texas

"It has been my life goal and will continue to be to promote two things always, Faith in Jesus and how important agriculture is and will continue to be for generations to come."

Lane Holman - Central Texas

"Agriculture has shaped who I am, and I’m ready to use my voice to make sure it continues to thrive, for my town, for my state, and for the future of farming everywhere."

Molly Gamez - Central Texas

"Agriculture is vital to my community; it sustains us physically, economically, and emotionally. It links the past to the present, reminding us of the sacrifices made and the progress still ahead."

Kade Davis - Central Texas

"Agriculture built my town, shaped my values, and gave me a deep appreciation for the people who dedicate their lives to feeding others."

larrissa Chavez - Central Texas

"….agriculture is not a way of life; it is the foundation of our economy, our people, and our future."

Charlee Calhoun - Central Texas

"One of the most meaningful roles agriculture plays in our community is its ability to build responsibility and work ethic in young people."

Brant Boatright - Central Texas

"Not only does agriculture help feed mouths and help my communities' economy strive, but it also provides vast educational opportunities for our youth."

Kaci Armstrong - Central Texas

"The contribution agriculture brings to a small community can not be encapsulated in five hundred words, or a thousand words, or any number of words. Its contribution is indescribable, it supports everyone."

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Our 2025-2026 AgTexas AgYouth of the Month Students

Introducing the 2025–2026 AgYouth of the Month Students