Miles Neely, Lockwood

VICE PRESIDENT 2026-27

Beef Entrepreneurship

I wanted to serve as a Missouri FFA State Officer to have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of members. I wanted to be able to emphasize to the members that there is a community to be found in FFA and they can always be their authentic selves. I also wanted the ability to bring the story of agriculture in my home town with me to advocate for all of the farmers, ranchers and agriculturalists from my community and the state of Missouri.

This year, I hope I can make sure members know there is no other person they should be than themselves. There’s only one of each of us, and it is so important that we embrace who we truly are. In my first few years of high school, I had a hard time finding who I was and who I wanted to be. Through my experiences in FFA, the people and the community, I found who I was, and I hope to help members do the same. 

I am going to the University of Missouri to pursue a degree in animal science, with hopes of becoming a large animal veterinarian. I hope to return home to Southwest Missouri to start my own vet clinic and continue to raise cattle alongside my family. 

I really am a huge nerd. I love Star Wars, Harry Potter, Legos and all sorts of other things.

Be more curious when meeting new people or trying new things. There are so many friendships and opportunities out there waiting for you that are just a simple question or conversation away.