By Emmy Powell
Communications Specialist<\/p>\n
Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) named the recipients of the Ag Mechanics Grant Program for 2026-2027.<\/p>\n
Ten grants, totaling $25,000, were awarded to schools and educational programs across the state to increase students\u2019 knowledge of agricultural mechanics and metal technology skills.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis grant helps meet a growing need in trade school classrooms by giving students hands-on experience and skills they can take directly into careers in agriculture and related industries,\u201d Dr. Clarissa Darby, TFB Youth Outreach coordinator, said. \u201cThese funds give educators the resources and equipment they need to enhance learning and help students see how mechanics, technology and agriculture come together in the workforce.\u201d<\/p>\n
The grants are valued at $2,500.<\/p>\n
Recipients of the 2026-2027 ag mechanics grants are:<\/p>\n
Trinidad High School, Henderson County
\nHart High School, Castro County
\nRefugio High School, Refugio County
\nLa Joya High School, Hildago County
\nTrenton High School, Fannin County
\nDevine High School, Medina County
\nM. King High School, Kleberg County
\nKlein High School, Harris County
\nIndustrial High School, Jackson County
\nColeman High School, Coleman County<\/p>\n
The 2027-2028 applications will open in April and close August 2027.<\/p>\n