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Mar 26 2026

LEAD Conference

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NORTH TEAM – Dates and Locations

May 26 NE District Paris High School, Paris
May 27 NW/NE District North Central Missouri College, Trenton
May 28 NW District NWMSU, Maryville
May 29 C District State Fair Community College Campus, Sedalia

SOUTH TEAM – Dates and Locations

May 26 SW District Crowder College, Neosho
May 27 SW District Logan-Rogersville High School, Rogersville
May 28 SC District Rolla Junior High School, Rolla
May 29 SE District Cape Girardeau Technical School, Cape Girardeau

Pre-registration is required. May 6, 2026 is the last day REGISTRATIONS will be accepted.
- Please complete the attached invoice/registration form and submit by email to Tracy Bieri (tracy.bieri@dese.mo.gov) to reserve your chapter’s spot at the location of your choice.
- Follow up by requesting a check and mailing a copy of the invoice along with payment to:
  - MO FFA Association, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102
Sessions are capped at 200 participants.
Deadline for regular registration MAY 6, 2026
- Payment will be accepted until May 10.
- You can send registration without payment to make sure your students are registered.

Time: 9 AM – 4 PM (Six hours of instruction)

Registration Fee (includes lunch):

$95 per Chapter (if paid by May 6).
NO Late Registrations will be accepted.

VIEW INVOICE

Objectives:

The following leadership/personal development knowledge, skills and attitudes will be taught in the instructional conference: Areas addressed will be Team Development, Chapter Development, and Program Development with breakouts in Leading a Meeting, Event Planning, Recruitment/Retention, Positive Role Model, and Officer Roles.

The Curriculum Will:

Provide a high level of engagement through break-out groups and purposeful activities.
Provide a more customizable experience through the use of elective break-out sessions. Each of the 5 facilitators will lead a break-out session and students will choose 3 of the 5 to attend, depending on which are most relevant and interesting to them.
Provide team-building and bonding opportunities throughout the entire day’s activities.

Chapter Participation Requirements:

All officers & advisors are encouraged to attend.
To get the most out of the conference, the Advisor is highly recommended to be with their officers in the workshop during the day.
Each Chapter must bring a minimum of 5 officers & one advisor to be eligible to participate.
Official Dress is required.

Mar 17 2026

2025 Missouri Agribusiness Academy

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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.

2025 Class Overview

The 2025 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 2025 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.

Lucas Alexander
Hunter Aufdenberg
Kierstin Bollinger
Blake Bonderer
Isabella Compton
Wyatt Copenhaver
Addison Counts
Blake Cozad
Lillian Eddy
Adelyn Hawkins
Hailee Hein
Reid Hemry
Keenan Kleiboeker
Leah Kleinsorge
Peyson Larrick

Briar Montgomery
Sawyer Oesch
Hayleigh Parrett
Harley Pilkenton
Jace Pipkin
Ava Porter
Emma Rieke
Max Rost
Claire Salmon
Addison Smith
Stetson Stone
Kate Strackeljahn
Kayne Walters
Bailey Wheeler
Lexie Yingling

Dec 16 2025

Camp Rising Sun – 80 Years of Tradition

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By: Teresa Briscoe, Missouri FFA Association Executive Secretary

Article prepared for Footnote Friday

Camp Rising Sun – From the Beginning

Grant Norfleet, posing at Camp Rising Sun sign

Grant Norfleet, the 2023-24 National FFA Secretary from Mexico, Missouri, posing with the Camp Rising Sun sign.

A bit of history of the area helps in understanding the area and development of the group camp named “Camp Rising Sun”. In the early 1930’s the National Park Service established the park. The construction of Bagnell Dam, a man-made hydroelectric power source built by the (CCC) Civilian Conservation Corps was the focal point. In 1934, with the establishment of Lake Ozark, the area was identified as a Designated Recreational Area (RDA). Gravel roads, buildings, bridges and public beaches were developed which created the initial park infrastructure. In 1946, the federal government transferred the park to the State of Missouri.

In 1945, the very first Missouri FFA Camp was held, making 2025 the 80^th consecutive year for an in-person FFA camp to be held at Camp Rising Sun in Kaiser, Missouri (located in the Lake of the Ozarks State Park). During the 80 years of camps being held at Camp Rising Sun Camp the Covid years did not close the camp but there was a reduced attendance.

The other noteworthy thing about Camp Rising Sun is the fact that Missouri FFA does not own the camp. Each year the facilities are rented by the Missouri FFA Association for six weeks in June and July. The group camp was named Camp Rising Sun prior to World War II, however following the war there was a bit of controversy with the rising sun and the sun on the Japanese national flag. It was resolved and the name remains.

The park rangers and staff seem to have a soft spot for FFA members along with the values they represent as shown by one special feature that was added. The exact year is unknown, but one park ranger had concrete poured for the flag pole and had the eagle portion of the FFA emblem embedded. It is worn through the years but is still present today in the concrete surrounding the flagpole.

Lakeland FFA Chapter attends Camp Rising Sun. Article from St. Clair County Courier, Osceola, Missouri, February 25, 2000

A group of FFA campers. From the St. Clair County Courier, Osceola, Missouri, February 25, 2000

There are many traditions that have been continued. One such tradition is the writing of a postcard home to be turned in at breakfast the first morning you are at camp. The old joke was that you couldn’t eat breakfast if you didn’t turn in a postcard. This may seem a bit antiquated in today’s digital world but during the early years of the camp parents appreciated a card letting them know that their children made it safely. In addition, it was and still is a learning exercise in writing a letter, and addressing envelopes/postcards.

Another tradition is the dances which are held for evening entertainment during the week-long camp. In early days the attendees (young ladies) from a nearby Girl Scout camp were invited to come to Camp Rising Sun for a fun evening of square dancing. With the admission of girls into FFA there was no need to invite other camping groups to join the dances. The style of dance also progressed through the years from square dancing to mostly line dancing at the current camp.

Attendees at early camps attended leadership sessions where speakers often shared new information but one of the main points was actually community service. Early campers helped to clear paths and to establish paths to the waterfront as well as the various buildings located on the camping area. The days also included swim time in a designated area of Lake Ozark.

One of the original buildings still in use today is the Recreation Hall, affectionately referred to as the “Rec Hall”, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. When a person explores this building, it is obvious that it has withstood the test of time. In the basement there is a stone fireplace with stone walls to the room. With the stone walls and shaded location this space is typically one of the coolest spots in the camp. It is also one that is used when storms arise and campers are required to take shelter.

As you look through the rest of the building you can tell it has been well used for many types of events. Many leadership sessions are held in that facility during each summer. With the addition of benches it can seat somewhere over 250 people, however during the heat of summer large fans are required to keep campers comfortable. It is not air conditioned. In rainy years dances have been moved into the “Rec Hall” rather than on the concrete volleyball court. Also, awards sessions at the end of camp have been held in the Rec Hall rather than on the outdoor amphitheater.

Historical image from Young Farmer Camp at Camp Rising Sun

I believe this photo is of one of the “Young Farmer” camps where husbands, wives and children attended. In the background you can see the enormous fireplace and walls inside the Recreation Hall which are still there today. On the mantle is the station marker for the FFA Advisor.

Personally, I recall my father telling me of his experiences at Camp Rising Sun. In the late 1950’s he and my mother attended a Young Farmers camp for the weekend. From the stories I remember that specific camp included recreation along with some educational offerings where “modern” farm practices were discussed. Of course, I had to ask if husband and wives stayed in the same cabins and was informed in no uncertain terms that women were in their own cabin and men were in other cabins.

In the early days the cabins or barracks were more primitive than they are today with just bunk beds being in them with each bed having a small area where each camper could store their possessions during the week of camp. There was one common bathhouse for use by all campers. The addition of girls as members of FFA necessitated a change in bathing and restroom facilities. Cabins were updated with showers and restroom being in each. When I first attended FFA camp in the summer of 1972, with one of my friends, we were the third and fourth females to ever attend. I remember that there was quite a bit of confusion about where we would stay, and it was eventually decided that we would stay in the “Cook’s Cabin” since the other cabins were full. The next year there were a few more girls and we stayed in the one cabin that was split and had its own rest room. Each year the number of girls has increased until girls often outnumber boys at camp.

Another tradition that has been continued for many years at Camp Rising Sun was earning “Leadership Medals”. Campers are given the option to attend a wide variety of sessions ranging from trap-shooting to instructional swimming and leadership sessions ranging from table etiquette to advocating for agriculture. Each session is valued with leadership points which are signed off on by State FFA Officers and camp staff. A camper can choose to try to earn a medal or can go just to have fun with friends. Each year over one third of the attendees try to earn their leadership medal.

Abby Miller tells of her experience at Camp Rising Sun. From The Advertiser, Eldon, Missouri, June 29, 2017

Attending FFA camp remains a highlight for many FFA advisors and members. It is a time to connect or reconnect with friends, to get away from the ag building and to try new things. Camp isn’t for everyone; however camp has something for everyone. Having attended Camp Rising Sun as a camper, advisor and now as a state staff member I have seen numerous changes and upgrades. I can honestly say that “Camp Rising Sun” holds a special place in the history of the Missouri FFA Association.

Nov 25 2025

2026 Greenhand Motivational Conferences

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DATE

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January 9

Maryville, NWMSU

8:30 am

January 8

NCMC, Trenton

8:30 am & 12 pm

January 7

TSU, Kirksville

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January 6

MU, Columbia

9:00 am

January 6

Bowling Green

4:00 pm

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Mohler Assembly Hall, MSF, Sedalia

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January 6

Mohler Assembly Hall, MSF, Sedalia

12:00 pm

8/14 LU

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Jefferson City

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January 7

MSU

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SW 2

January 7

MSU

11:30 am

SW 3

January 8

MSU

8:30 am

SW 4

January 8

MSU

11:30 am

SW 5

January 9

MSU

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January 6

Waynesville

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MSU – West Plains

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Sullivan HS

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La Croix Methodist Church, Cape Girardeau

9:00 am

January 7

TRCC, Poplar Bluff

2:30 pm

Nov 06 2025

Missouri 2025 National Convention Results

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Record number of American Degrees with 5,162 nationally and Missouri with 757, #1 in the Nation.
Record Attendance at the 98th National FFA Convention—over 73,000 members and guests.
Missouri had 27,416 members from 369 chapters.

The highest number of American FFA Degrees by state – 757 recipients – Missouri ranks 11th in overall FFA membership.
The American Degree is the Highest Degree that can bestowed on a FFA member – Less than one-half of 1% receive the degree. As the highest degree achievable in the National FFA Organization, the American FFA Degree shows an FFA member’s dedication to his or her chapter and state FFA association. It demonstrates the effort FFA members apply toward their supervised agricultural experience and the outstanding leadership abilities and community involvement they exhibited through their FFA career.

Honorary American FFA Degree:

18 recipients from Missouri and 1 National VIP Award

Individuals who have provided exceptional service on a national level to agriculture, agricultural education, or FFA are eligible for the Honorary American FFA Degree. Additionally, teachers who have created high-quality agricultural education programs, which inspire and motivate their students to strive for success, are eligible.

Friends of Missouri FFA—

Dr. Mun Choi, President UM Systems-Columbia; Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau-Jefferson City; Brett Begemann, Retired COO of Monsanto/Bayer, St. Louis; Kate Lambert, FCS Financial, Chillicothe; Marie Davis, Northeast District Supervisor, Bowling Green; Dr. Andrew Clarke, University of Missouri, Columbia; Heather McKenzie and Nash McKenzie, Parents of Star Finalist, Boonville.

Current Instructors—

Tammy Bartholomew, Miami; Josh Bondy, Paris; Adam Brock, Higginsville; Darren Farmer, Polo; Kelly Lee, Braymer; John Osborn, Van Buren; Michelle Preslar, Fort Osage; Charles Simpson, Osceola; Kristy Sivils, Aurora; Sara White, Tuscumbia.

National VIP Award –

Keith Dietzschold, National FFA Board Member, Missouri Ag Ed Director, Jefferson City.

Chapter Recognition:

29 Chapters received the highest chapter rating awarded – 3 Star – (Ashland, Audrain Co. R-VI, Aurora, Boonville, Bowling Green, Brunswick, California, Carrollton, Carthage, Centralia, Chillicothe, Conway, Eldon, Eldorado Springs, Louisiana, Marshall, Montgomery Co R-II, Mount Vernon, Oak Ridge, Paris, Seneca, Slater, South Shelby, Sweet Springs, Tipton, Trenton, Troy, Union and West Plains)

8 Chapters received the second highest chapter rating awarded—2 Star – (Exeter, Farmington, Hollister, Mansfield, Monroe City, Nixa, Pleasant Hill, Savannah)

The National Chapter Award Program is designed to recognize FFA chapters that actively implement the mission and strategies of the organization. These chapters improve chapter operations using the National Quality Chapter Standards (NQCS) and a Program of Activities (POA) that emphasize growing leaders, building communities and strengthening agriculture. Chapters are rewarded for providing educational experiences for the entire membership.

The Centralia FFA Chapter was in the top ten in the nation in the Building Communities division of the National Chapter Award Program. Paris and Centralia were in the top ten within the Strengthening Agriculture division of the National Chapter Award Program.

AgriScience Fair:

The National FFA Agriscience Fair recognizes student researchers studying the application of agricultural scientific principles and emerging technologies in agricultural enterprises. The agriscience fair is for middle and high school students. Participation begins at the local level and progresses to state and national levels.

9 Missouri FFA agriscience fair projects (with 16 participants) placed in the top ten in the nation. Those teams or individuals were:

Jaden Decker & Jensen Decker	Centralia	Div. 4, Animal Systems	3rd place
Athena Wilson & Jaxon Marsh	Pleasant Hope	Div. 4, Env. Services & NRS	6th place
Alexis Peterman & Allie Yescas	Pleasant Hope	Div. 4, Food Prod & Processing	10th place
Arwen Mehl & Kylee Agee	Pleasant Hope	Div. 6, Food Prod & Processing	9th place
Kyra Keeling & Orrionna Mehl	Pleasant Hope	Div. 4, Plant Systems	6th place
Lexi Perryman	Pleasant Hope	Div. 5 Power, Struc & Tech	9th place
Brody Swindler	Carrollton ACC	Div. 3, Social Science	7th place
Ethan Pearce & Samuel Alvarez	Milan	Div. 4, Social Science	9th place
Isabel Morris & Lucy Conger	Rolla	Div. 6, Social Science	4th place

National FFA Endorsed Activities:

National FFA is partnering with other organizations to create a variety of National FFA Endorsed Activities. National FFA staff has vetted these opportunities to ensure relevance and quality. Recognition will not take place at national convention, however it can be held in a similar timeframe as the National FFA Convention.

North Shelby FFA won this competition with team members: Domenic Williams (High individual), Cooper Belt (2nd high individual), Jayli Rosendale (3rd high individual) and Kale Pollard (4th high individual).

Proficiency Awards:

Agricultural Proficiency Awards honor FFA members who, through supervised agricultural experiences, have developed specialized skills that they can apply toward their future careers. Nationally, students can compete for awards in 44 areas ranging from agricultural communications to wildlife management (see areas below). Proficiency awards are also recognized at local and state levels and provide recognition to members that are exploring and becoming established in agricultural career pathways.

13 National Finalist – top four in the nation based on their work based program.

Agricultural Education—Lynn Dyer—Higginsville FFA—NATIONAL WINNER
Agricultural Mechanics Repair & Maintenance – Entrepreneurship-
Casey Vannoy – North Shelby FFA—NATIONAL WINNER
Agricultural Mechanics Repair & Maintenance – Placement –
Mitchell Herigon – Boonville FFA—NATIONAL WINNER
Agricultural Services-Ent./Placement-
Chase Hall – Clopton FFA – NATIONAL WINNER
Diversified Crop Production – Entrepreneurship –
Madeliene Pollard – Lathrop FFA —NATIONAL WINNER
Landscape Installation – Ent./Placement –
Cordray Baker – Brookfield FFA—NATIONAL WINNER

Proficiency Awards (all below were in the top 4 in the nation)
- Diversified Horticulture Production – Ent./Placement—Destiny DeLeon- Milan FFA
- Envir. Science & Nat. Res. Mgmt. – Ent./Placement– Alexa Groeber – Montgomery City FFA
- Fruit & Nut Production – Ent./Placement – Troy Zielstra – Brunswick FFA
- Goat Production – James Baker – Memphis FFA
- Specialty Crop Production – Ent./Placement – Abigayle Lett – Odessa FFA
- Swine Production – Entrepreneurship – Grant Oaks – Newtown-Harris FFA
- Wildlife Prod & Mgmt – Ent./Placement – Carter Bell – Rich Hill FFA

Talent, Chorus and Band:

Talent Show—Missouri was well represented this year on the talent stage.

Emma Pitford—Clark Co. FFA
Kimberly Keith—Chillicothe FFA

Chorus—Missouri had ten participants including:

Elizabeth Davidson, Ash Grove; Karina Lopez, Aurora; Gabriela Pedron, Aurora; Victor Sallas, California; Gracie Sappington, Dadeville; Lexi Brown, Fairfax; Riley Wilson, Boonville; Tony Jennings, Gilman City; Jayce Campbell, Eldon; Shyliah Robinson, Neosho.

Band—Missouri had thirteen participants in the National FFA Band including:

Abigail Rice, Brunswick; Cody Schneider, California; Addy Gaulke, Smithville; Taylor Lauer, Hermann; Fletcher Shoemaker, Oran; Jeremiah Leonard, Cabool; Gracie Billue, Salisbury; Kiersten Eads, Eldon; Molly Goos, Silex; Kathryn Farmer, Polo; Laramie Fenimore, Gallatin; Kyra Hester, Monroe City; Tanner Lorenson, Monroe City.

#SpeakAg Video Contest—West Platte FFA won this competition.

Career and Leadership Development Events Summary

FFA members focus on skill development and career preparation through participation in Career Development Events and Leadership Development Events. These competitive events develop individual responsibility, foster teamwork and promote communication while recognizing the value of ethical competition and individual achievement. Successful members expand their knowledge base by interacting with peers, teachers, as well as business and community leaders to gain a complete and comprehensive knowledge about specific career and leadership areas.

Individuals earning spots in the top 10 individuals also receiving a gold rating are as follows:

HIGH individual-Samuel Schwanke, North Shelby-Agricultural Mechanics
2nd place individual-Jared Johnston, North Shelby-Agricultural Mechanics
6th place individual-Quintin Wiedeman, North Shelby-Agricultural Mechanics
4th place individual-Adelynn, Elsberry-Agronomy
9th place individual-Ella Koch, Elsberry-Agronomy
6th place individual-Blaydn Buckwalter, Palmyra-Farm Management
5th place individual-Aiden Long, Neosho-Food Science
6th place individual-Mckenzie Noah, Neosho-Food Science
3rd place individual- Mackenzie Schmutzler, Savannah-Meats
8th place individual-Addison Neiderhouse, Savannah-Meats
10th place individual-Kaylee Farrell, Savannah-Meats
5th place individual—Adalyn Wiest, Neosho-Milk Quality & Products
4th place individual-Elliott Cooley, Green Ridge-Poultry Evaluation
9th place individual-Elyse Cooley, Green Ridge-Poultry Evaluation

CDE/LDE Participants or teams rankings are as follows:

Ag Communications-Versailles-Silver
Ag Issues Forum-Troy-5th place team, Gold
Ag Sales – Tipton—10th place team, Gold
Ag Mechanics –North Shelby— Winning Team
- (Team Members: Samuel Schwanke, Jared Johnston, Quintin Wiedeman, Kaden Hunolt)
Agronomy – Elsberry— 4th place team, Gold
Conduct of Meetings – Republic–Silver
Creed – Madelyn Simpson, Kirksville–Bronze
Dairy Cattle – Neosho–Silver
Employment Skills-Christian Siegel, Columbia-Bronze
Environmental and Natural Resources—Mr. Vernon—6th place team, Gold
Extemporaneous Speaking –Kristin Waters, Norborne—Bronze
Farm Business Management—Palmyra—6th place team, Gold
Floriculture – Palmyra—9th place team, Gold
Food Science – Neosho—3rd place team, Gold
Forestry – Forsyth-9th place team, Gold
Horse – Logan-Rogersville-4th place team, Gold
Livestock – Braymer–Gold
Meats – Savannah—4th place team, Gold
Milk Quality – Neosho—8th place team, Gold
Nursery/Landscape – Pleasant Hill—6th place team, Gold
Parliamentary Procedure – Troy—Gold
Poultry – Green Ridge—3rd place team, Gold
Public Speaking –Makala Methvin, Bolivar, Gold (semi-finalist)
Veterinary Science – Eldon, Silver

Oct 13 2025

2025 National Convention Tidbits

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Missouri is well represented at the upcoming 2025 National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana

AGRISCIENCE FAIR – 9 FINALISTS

Jaden Decker & Jensen Decker Centralia Div. 4, Animal Systems
Athena Wilson & Jaxon Marsh Pleasant Hope Div. 4, Environ. Services & Nat. Resource Systems
Alexis Peterman & Allie Yescas Pleasant Hope Div. 4, Food Products & Processing Systems
Arwen Mehl & Kylee Agee Pleasant Hope Div. 6, Food Products & Processing Systems
Kyra Keeling & Orrionna Mehl Pleasant Hope Div. 4, Plant Systems
Lexi Perryman Pleasant Hope Div. 5 Power, Structural & Technical Systems
Brody Swindler Carrollton ACC Div. 3, Social Science
Ethan Pearce & Samuel Alvarez Milan Div. 4, Social Science
Isabel Morris & Lucy Conger Rolla Div. 6, Social Science

PROFICIENCY AWARDS – 13 FINALISTS

Lynn Dyer Higginsville Agricultural Education
Casey Vannoy North Shelby Agricultural Mechanics Repair & Maintenance-Ent.
Mitchell Herigon Boonville Agricultural Mechanics Repair & Maintenance-Pl.
Chase Hall Clopton Agricultural Services- Entrepreneurship/Placement
Madeliene Pollard Lathrop Diversified Crop Production – Entrepreneurship
Destiny Deleon Milan Diversified Horticulture-Entrepreneurship/Placement
Alexa Groeber Montgomery City Envir. Science & Nat. Res. Mgmt. – Entrepreneurship/Pl.
Troy Zeilstra Brunswick Fruit Production – Entrepreneurship/Placement
James Baker Memphis Goat Production – Entrepreneurship/Placement
Cordray Baker Brookfield Landscape Installation – Entrepreneurship/Placement
Abigayle Lett Odessa Specialty Crop Production – Entrepreneurship/Placement
Grant Oaks Newtown-Harris Swine Production – Entrepreneurship
Carter Bell Rich Hill Wildlife Prod. & Mgmt. – Entrepreneurship/Placement

NATIONAL CHAPTER AWARDS

30 Three Star Chapters — Highest award for chapter
8 Two Star Chapters – Second highest award for chapters
Premier Chapter Awards

Paris Premier Chapter-Strengthening Agriculture

Centralia Premier Chapter-Strengthening Agriculture

Centralia Premier Chapter-Building Communities

CDE/LDE PARTICIPANTS

Ag Communications-Versailles
Ag Issues Forum-Troy
Ag Sales – Tipton
Ag Mechanics – North Shelby
Agronomy – Elsberry
Conduct of Meetings – Republic
Creed – Madelyn Sampson, Kirksville
Dairy Cattle – Neosho
Employment Skills – Christian Siegel, Columbia
Environment & Natural Resources—Mt. Vernon
Extemporaneous Speaking – Kristin Waters, Norborne
Farm Business Mgt – Palmyra
Floriculture – Palmyra
Food Science – Neosho
Forestry – Forsyth
Horse – Logan-Rogersville
Livestock – Braymer
Meats – Savannah
Milk Quality – Neosho
Nursery/Landscape – Pleasant Hill
Parliamentary – Troy
Poultry – Green Ridge
Public Speaking – Makala Methvin, Bolivar
Vet Science – Eldon

2025 MISSOURI TIDBITS

757 American Degree Recipients – #1 in number recipients
12 National Delegates
National Officer Candidate – Braden Havlik, Silex
2 members performing in National Talent
- Emma Pitford-Clark County
- Kimberly Keith-Chillicothe
10 National Chorus Members
Elizabeth Davidson, Ash Grove; Karina Lopez, Aurora; Gabriela Pedron, Aurora; Victor Sallas, California; Gracie Sappington, Dadeville; Lexi Brown, Fairfax; Riley Wilson, Boonville; Tony Jennings, Gilman City; Jayce Campbell, Eldon; Shyliah Robinson, Neosho.
13 National Band Members
Abigail Rice, Brunswick; Cody Schneider, California; Addy Gaulke, Smithville; Taylor Lauer, Hermann; Fletcher Shoemaker, Oran; Jeremiah Leonard, Cabool; Gracie Billue, Salisbury; Kiersten Eads, Eldon; Molly Goos, Silex; Kathryn Farmer, Polo; Laramie Fenimore, Gallatin; Kyra Hester, Monroe City; Tanner Lorenson, Monroe City.
10 Teachers receiving Honorary American Degree –
Tammy Bartholomew, Miami; Josh Bondy, Paris; Adam Brock, Higginsville; Darren Farmer, Polo; Kelly Lee, Braymer; John Osborn, Van Buren; Michelle Preslar, Fort Osage; Charles Simpson, Osceola; Kristy Sivils, Aurora; Sara White, Tuscumbia.
8 Individuals receiving Honorary American Degree –
Dr. Mun Choi, President UM Systems-Columbia; Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau-Jefferson City; Brett Begemann, Retired COO of Monsanto/Bayer, St. Louis; Kate Lambert, FCS Financial, Chillicothe; Marie Davis, Northeast District Supervisor, Bowling Green; Dr. Andrew Clarke, University of Missouri, Columbia; Heather McKenzie and Nash McKenzie, Parents of Star Finalist, Boonville.
1 Individual receiving a National VIP Award –
Keith Dietzschold, National FFA Board Member, Missouri Ag Ed Director, Jefferson City

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