Youth & Young Adults
The 2026 Youth & Young Adult program includes an intentional focus on four key areas that guide youth as they grow, serve, and lead within the Grange and their communities. These focus areas—Community Service, Legislative, Agriculture, and Growth/Leadership—reflect the Grange's values and provide meaningful opportunities for youth to develop skills, build confidence, and make a lasting impact.
4 Youth & Youth Adult Program Focus
Community Service
Through Community Service, youth are encouraged to identify needs in their local communities and take action through hands-on projects that promote compassion, responsibility, and civic pride. This area helps youth understand the importance of service and the power of working together to support others.
Legislative
The Legislative focus area introduces youth to advocacy, public policy, and the legislative process. By learning how to express their voices respectfully and effectively, youth gain a deeper understanding of how local, state, and national decisions impact agriculture, rural communities, and everyday life.
Agriculture
The Agriculture focus allows youth to explore the role agriculture plays in sustaining our communities, economy, and environment. Youth are encouraged to learn about farming, food systems, sustainability, and agricultural innovation while gaining appreciation for those who work to feed our nation.
Growth & Leadership
Youth are challenged to discover their strengths, develop leadership skills, and step into opportunities that build confidence, teamwork, and responsibility. Through mentorship, hands-on experience, and leadership roles, youth are prepared not only for future involvement in the Grange but also for leadership in all areas of life.
In addition to these four focus areas, this year’s programming will include opportunities for youth across the country to learn about and celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America. Through special activities, educational projects, and service initiatives, youth will explore our nation’s history, civic responsibility, and their ongoing role in shaping its future. This milestone provides a meaningful way for youth to connect Grange values with patriotism, service, and active citizenship.
Together, these four focus areas create a well-rounded program that equips youth to learn, serve, lead, and grow—today and for the future.
Questions or comments should be directed to:
National Youth Director
Samantha Wilkins
Phone: 210-838-7892
Email: youth@nationalgrange.org
Or
National Grange Regional Youth Advisory Council
Great Plains: Mandy Bostwick (KS)
Eastern: Gail Switzer (PA)
Northeast: Jaimie Cameron (CT)
Western: (TBD)
Midwest: (TBD)