Two local students have been selected for the American Farmers & Ranchers/ Oklahoma Farmers Union (AFR) Cooperative 2022- 2023 AFR Youth Advisory Council.

Among those chosen were Kelby Ott of Lomega and Callen Cox of Crescent.

This year’s council members were chosen by popular vote during the organization’s 2022 Senior Leadership Summit and have recently begun their tenure of service.

Other members of the 2022-2023 AFR Youth Advisory Council are Kolton Hunt, Wellston; Morley Griffith, Dale; and Halee Pullen, Stratford.

The AFR Youth Advisory Council is an opportunity for high school seniors who are active in the AFR Youth Program to further their leadership and program management skills. Council members assist in planning many AFR Youth Program events, facilitate general AFR events and act as mentors for younger Oklahoma youth. Council members also participate in agriculture-based service projects throughout the year.

“The AFR Cooperative is proud to invest in the future of Oklahoma through our state’s youth,” said AFR President Scott Blubaugh. “The AFR Youth Council