; and (v) other food and agriculture programs for youth; (E) serve as a resource for youth involved in food and agriculture applying for participation in agricultural programs; (F) conduct outreach to youth agriculture organizations; and (G) advocate on behalf of youth involved in food and agriculture and youth organizations in interactions with employees of the Department. (3) Reports Not less frequently than once each year, the Agricultural Youth Coordinator shall distribute within the Department and make publicly available a report describing the status of steps taken to carry out the duties described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (2). (4) Contracts and cooperative agreements For purposes of carrying out the duties described in paragraph (2), the Agricultural Youth Coordinator— (A) shall consult with the cooperative extension services and the land-grant colleges and universities; and (B) may enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with the research centers of the Agricultural Research Service, institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 )), or nonprofit organizations for— (i) the development of educational materials; (ii) the conduct of workshops, courses, and certified vocational training; (iii) the conduct of mentoring activities