2024 Missouri Agribusiness Academy – Missouri FFA and Agriculture Education
 

2024 Missouri Agribusiness Academy

The Missouri Agribusiness Academy is…

Since 1988, the Missouri Agribusiness Academy, also known as MAbA (pronounced ma-buh) has awarded more than 1,000 academy memberships to high school sophomores through a competitive application and interview process. Students are selected to participate in a year-long professional development opportunity that introduces them to industry leaders, personal growth and careers in agriculture. To be eligible for MAbA, students must come from a farming family or be an active FFA or 4-H member. The program is facilitated by the Missouri Department of Agriculture under the Department’s MORE Strategic Vision that works to empower the next generation of agriculture.

2024 Class Overview

The 2024 Missouri Agribusiness Academy toured the Springfield area last June. MAbA participants had a variety of unique experiences, from volunteering at a food bank to learning about beef, aquaculture, and more. They also heard from speakers on leadership and career development. Following the summer tour, the 2024 class participated in Missouri State Fair activities and a Legislative Day event at the State Capitol. Missouri FFA is proud of these 30 students for their dedication to the future of Missouri agriculture.

  • Reid Baker, Linn
  • Gracelynn Barnett, Chillicothe
  • Kale Batson, Trenton
  • Sullivan Bird, Gallatin
  • Brynn Bird, Gallatin
  • Allyson Burns, Perryville
  • Kelsey Carter, Montrose
  • Elliott Cooley, Windsor
  • Grant Cottrell, Washington
  • Isaiah Cutler, Collins
  • Rhett Forkner, Richards
  • Karley Frank, Linn
  • Clara Gibbs, Davisville
  • Marah Greiman, Monroe City
  • Lyndee Hinkle, Fredericktown
  • Selby Hulse, Hannibal
  • Preston McMillian, California
  • Makayla Methvin, Bolivar
  • Miles Neely, South Greenfield
  • Annie Neely, South Greenfield
  • Madeline O’Brien, Troy
  • Brock Pitt, Carrollton
  • Hallie Rider, Belle
  • Isabela Rojas, New Boston
  • Gracie Simpson, Milan
  • Will Thomas, Jackson
  • Grant Thompson, Fredericktown
  • Jordan Tucker, Buffalo
  • Kristin Waters, Norborne
  • Faith Williams, Rhineland
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