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Missouri’s National FFA officer candidate is Jacqueline Janorschke. From the DeKalb FFA chapter, Jacqueline was the 2016-17 State FFA Secretary.

Read more about Missouri’s National Convention highlights.

From communications to mechanics to livestock judging, 25 career and leadership development (CDE and LDE) events help FFA members complete as individuals and in teams to sharpen their leadership skills and agricultural knowledge.

Individuals and teams who received first place at the Missouri FFA Convention in April will represent the state at National FFA Convention. Here’s a list of this year’s CDE and LDE participants.

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.

• Marshall FFA is a finalist in Model of Excellence while 23, Three Star Chapters will be named.
• Premier Chapter: Growing Leaders Finalist — Paris FFA and Sweet Springs FFA.
• Premier Chapter: Building Communities Finalist—Marshall FFA.
• Premier Chapter: Strengthening Agriculture Finalist—Sweet Springs FFA.

Learn more about FFA’s National Chapter Award program.

Green City FFA member Zach Ayres was a 2016 National FFA Proficiency Award Finalist in Beef Production Placement.

Ten Missouri FFA members have been selected as national finalists in their respective proficiency award areas and will be honored during the National FFA Convention Oct. 25-28 in Indianapolis.

See the full list of 2017 national proficiency finalists.

Missouri FFA is honored this year with 13 finalists in the National FFA Agriscience Fair.

Missouri FFA is honored this year with 13 finalists in the National FFA Agriscience Fair, which 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.

Congratulations to all of Missouri’s national finalists.

LEARN MORE about National FFA’s Agriscience Fair at https://www.ffa.org/participate/awards/agriscience-fair.

A record 532 Missouri FFA members will receive the American FFA Degree at the 2017 national convention.

Life-changing! The National FFA Convention & Expo and its sea of blue jackets brings FFA members together from all corners of the nation to one place in celebration of their accomplishments and to find inspiration for their next. From motivational keynote speakers and energetic concerts to fulfilling workshops and a sweeping Expo floor bustling with agriculture education and industry opportunities, you’ll be snapping pictures and grabbing videos of experiences you’ll remember for a lifetime.

GET this year’s schedule online HERE.

A record 532 Missouri FFA members will receive the American FFA Degree at this year’s national convention. Join other FFA members across the state as we celebrate our successes through the Agriscience Fair, Proficiency Awards, National Chapter Awards and Career Development Events.