KANSAS CITY, MO  — The Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Ambassador Program equips ambitious students to shape the future of the agriculture industry. This year, 41 student leaders representing campuses nationwide were selected to serve as a bridge between AFA and the next generation of agricultural professionals. 

 

Among those chosen was CHS graduate Coy Pittman, an Agriculture Business and Animal Sciences student at Oklahoma Panhandle State University. Selected from AFA’s most competitive application pool to date, Coy was selected as an AFA Ambassador to serve as the boots on the ground marketing team for AFA experiences, industry opportunities and campus engagement. Coy is joined by 40 students representing campuses across the country. Together, they strive to build connections, empower student engagement and expand access to AFA experiences.  
 

“I am most looking forward to representing OPSU, building meaningful relationships, and serving as a positive connection between students, faculty, and the agriculture industry,” said Coy Pittman. “This experience will enhance my education by strengthening my leadership, communication, and professional skills while allowing me to stay actively engaged beyond the classroom. Serving as an Ambassador is valuable to me because it allows me to give back to my university, grow personally and professionally, and help create a welcoming, supportive campus community.”

 

As Ambassadors, students work with AFA to set goals and get personalized coaching to develop creative outreach strategies to achieve these goals. Designed for student leaders who believe in the power of connection, the AFA Ambassador Program empowers real-world leadership, marketing mindsets and industry engagement. 

 

For more on the responsibilities of AFA Ambassadors and to view the full team, visit https://www.agfuture.org/news/meet-afa-ambassadors  

 

AFA Ambassadors serve as a direct bridge between campuses and the agricultural industry. Media partners are encouraged to engage with these students for interviews, local coverage and perspectives shaping the next generation of ag leaders.