10 rising seniors have been selected to serve on the 2026-27 Mississippi Agriculture Youth Council, a hands-on opportunity to learn more about the state’s largest industry and the best ways to make a career in it.
Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson announced the following were selected after a two-month-long application and interview process:
- Makalya Howard (Greene County)
- Travis Lord (Hinds County)
- Tate McClellan (Holmes County)
- Annalyn Cates (Lamar County)
- Joy Kitchens (Lauderdale County)
- McKinley Johnson (Neshoba County)
- Joselyn Brewer (Rankin County)
- Abby Gipson (Simpson County)
- Cooper Freeman (Smith County)
- Addi Carney (Wayne County)
“We are proud to welcome these outstanding young leaders to the Mississippi Agriculture Youth Council,” Commissioner Gipson said. “Each of these students has demonstrated a strong interest in agriculture and a commitment to leadership. This program gives them a firsthand look at the many opportunities within Mississippi’s agriculture industry while helping them develop the skills needed to become future advocates and leaders.”
Over the course of one year, council members will visit local agricultural companies and organizations, learn about the legislative process as it relates to the industry, hold discussions with industry professionals, and get a chance to develop career skills.
Members of the 2026-27 Mississippi Agriculture Youth Council will serve from August 2026 to June 2027 and attend a minimum of four meetings at the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce headquarters in Jackson.
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