The New York Beef Council and Kentucky Beef Council are proud to present Bridging States, Building Leaders

Do you—or a student you know—have a passion for agriculture, leadership, and the beef industry?

The New York Beef Council and Kentucky Beef Council are proud to present Bridging States, Building Leaders—a unique youth leadership experience that brings together New York and Kentucky students to explore careers in agriculture, gain industry insight, and develop leadership skills.

🌟 The 2025 program will be hosted in Lexington, Kentucky, where selected NY students will travel for a week of hands-on learning, networking, and personal growth.

🗓 Program Dates: July 27–August 1, 2025 (July 27 & August 1 are travel days)📍 Location: Lexington, KY👥 Eligibility: NY residents in grades 10–12 or college aged students💼 Cost: Travel and hotel accommodations covered by the Beef Councils🎥 Bonus: Applicants will submit a short video answering a few quick questions!

📌 Application Deadline: June 20, 2025

🔗 Learn more about Bridging States, Building Leaders: https://www.nybeef.org/farmers-fencepost/bridging-states-building-leaders/?clearcache=1

📥 Apply directly: https://forms.office.com/r/MbCt2ZmL8E

We can't wait to see who will join us in Bridging States, Building Leaders this summer!