What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 - 2027 Student Board Member position at Oklahoma AgCredit?
2026 – 2027 Student Board of Directors Application Process
In coordination with Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture
MISSION
To provide opportunities to those students wishing to gain leadership skills by participating in an academic/corporate agricultural finance experience. This includes exposure to the function of a board of directors and the development of decision-making skills related to an agricultural cooperative.
ABOUT OKLAHOMA AGCREDIT
Farm Credit was chartered in 1916, as part of a nation-wide cooperative to supply financing for full- and part-time farmers. Oklahoma AgCredit is part of the national Farm Credit System, which extends to all fifty states and Puerto Rico. The Agricultural Credit Association (ACA) is a “holding company” for the Federal Land Credit Association (FLCA) and the Production Credit Association (PCA). The FLCA provides long-term credit for farm and ranch real estate and rural home loans. The PCA provides short- and intermediate-term operating, equipment, and livestock loans. Oklahoma AgCredit is chartered to provide agricultural credit products to operators in 60 of the 77 counties in Oklahoma. The association has a board of directors mostly elected by borrowers/stockholders. In addition, by-laws require at least two appointed directors. The board of directors is a 12-member board.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Monthly Meetings: Scheduled October 2026 – April 2027 and will be held at our Stillwater Branch Office. Meeting dates/times will be set based on students’ schedules. Meetings will last approximately one hour and may consist of a short presentation by Oklahoma AgCredit staff and/or special guests. A project will be assigned by Oklahoma AgCredit and presented by the Student Board in April to the Oklahoma AgCredit Board of Directors. The project may require time spent outside the monthly meetings in order to prepare for the presentation.Honorarium Paid: $60/meeting honorarium will be paid via ACH to each student pending meeting attendance.
ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION
OSU Ferguson College of Agricultural students who are enrolled in their sophomore, junior or senior year are eligible for this program. It is a desire of the Association that the student directors have a farm background and plan to maintain their agricultural involvement upon graduation. Directors may serve consecutive years by reapplying for a position. Students are eligible to continue on the board after graduation only if pursuing a graduate degree at OSU. A director is eligible to serve a maximum of four years. This program is publicized through OSU newsletters, student advisors and class visits. Students will be notified via email whether or not they are selected to serve on the board.Important note: We care about your hiring process and take it seriously. A real person will review your application, meaning response timelines may vary. The interviewing process at Oklahoma AgCredit may include emails, texts, phone calls, and on-site interviews. We cannot personally follow-up with each applicant, and we will do our best to create a professional, respectful, and thorough process for candidates with whom we identify as a potential fit.
Salary : $60