Princeton and Gilman City schools had students do well when the Marshall FFA Alumni held its contest day events. Princeton FFA had a team placed first in the horse judging event out of 35 teams. Individually, Andrew Smith and Allison Batson of Princeton ranked fourth and ninth respectively. Gilman City FFA was fifth out of 31 teams […]
The 8th-grade students from the Chillicothe Middle School and Southwest Livingston R-I Schools were given the opportunity to visit the Litton Agriculture Campus. The purpose of the visit was to see what the Chillicothe Ag Department and Chillicothe FFA Chapter had to offer them next year as incoming freshmen in high school. Senior members of […]
The Chillicothe FFA Chapter and Livingston County Farm Bureau held a coloring contest during National FFA Week and Thank A Farmer week. The contest was for students in Kindergarten and First grade with each classroom awarded a first place winner who received a $5 McDonald’s gift card. This activity was to help expose youth to […]
On February 5, the Chillicothe FFA held their annual Bowling Party at the Fast Lane in Chillicothe. This party represents a reward for members as well as a time for fellowship. There were approximately 98 members present and everyone seemed to enjoy the afternoon.
Trenton High School had seven entries win first place last night in the FFA Area Two proficiency categories. Each advances to further competition at the Missouri State FFA Convention in Columbia in April. They will be recognized on stage as area winners in their respective categories. First place winners were Mariah Fox, Logan Lowrey, Jayden […]
Chillicothe FFA members recently attended the Greenhand Motivational Conference in Trenton, Missouri on the NCMC campus. Over 4500 first year, FFA members from more than 320 Missouri High Schools had the opportunity to learn about being positive role models, learning to get involved, making sound choices, becoming active team members and making a positive difference […]
The Chillicothe FFA held their annual Christmas Party at the Chillicothe Middle School as a reward for members who held Barnwarming this year as well as a time for fellowship. The members enjoyed dinner and then moved into the field house for some games which included basketball, dodgeball, volleyball, or other activities. The winners of […]
The Jamesport FFA Alumni chapter will hold a soup and chili supper as well as a dessert auction Friday, December 9. The event will be an eat what you want, pay what you want fundraiser with serving to begin at 6:00 o’clock. One of the big attractions for the event other than the meal will […]
Chillicothe FFA students recently participated in the Area II Fall Speaking Contest in Gallatin. Jaime Albertson competed in the Missouri Farm Bureau Contest, Madelyn Warren competed in the Missouri Pork Producers Contest, Marley Anderson competed in the Missouri Institute of Cooperatives, Sarah Mason competed in the Missouri Teach Ag, Meredith Oesch competed in the Missouri […]
Several Trenton FFA members competed at the Northwest District Fall Public Speaking contest last night in Cameron. District winners, and their division, from Trenton FFA, include: Tenna Roberts- Missouri Pet Breeders, Jayden Roeder- Missouri Sheep Producers, Katerina Black- Missouri Association of Soil and Water Conservation, and Hannah Persell- Teach Ag, division. Other Trenton FFA members […]
The Chillicothe FFA Chapter recently attended the area trap shoot held at the Trenton Trap Range winning first place overall. The Chillicothe FFA Chapter had 13 individuals shoot on Saturday, November 5: Brady Bothwell, Drake Bradley, Austin Case, Garrett Cramer, Ethan Davis, Madison Eller, Brock Gott, Peyton Hein, Wyatt Maddux, Sam Meservey, Jackson Pauley, Christian […]
Nine Trenton FFA members participated in area Fall speaking competition at Gallatin. Trenton students finishing first in their categories were Jayden Roeder, Mariah Fox, Hannah Persell, and Jaylen Neff. Placing second were Allena Allen, Tenna Roberts, and Katerina Black with Emily Kasinger placing third. Students placing in the top three of their categories qualify for […]
Almost any event becomes more intriguing when viewed from behind the scenes. The 89th National FFA Convention, which includes everything from arena stage events to the Day of Service and workshops for nearly 55,000 attendees, is no exception. It takes many volunteers to help make a convention of this magnitude a positive experience for all […]
The highest honor for an FFA member will be bestowed on many area residents during the 89th National FFA Convention with ceremonies held October 22nd in Indianapolis. Among persons receiving the American FFA Degree are from the Trenton chapter: Alex Davis, Adam Kirby, Jenna Meservey, and Rebecca Tate. From Grundy R-5 at Galt, it’s Emily Torrey. […]
An entire host of events and activities is on tap for the Putnam County Fair in Unionville today. A Star Wars feature will be strolling the grounds this morning from 8:30 until 11 o’clock, with an antique tractor parade and display scheduled for 10:30. A 4-H and FFA livestock buyer appreciation lunch and a taxidermy […]
The Green City FFA Chapter has made an announcement that one of its members is a national finalist for a proficiency award. Their report said Zachary Ayers is one of four finalists for in the category of beef production – placement. He graduated last May from Green City High School. The National FFA website also […]
The 77th annual Lucerne stock show is slated to run from August 3rd through 6th. The schedule includes a community barbecue the evening of August 3rd; a beef show and entering 4-H, FFA, and open projects the evening of August 4th. A swine show, senior games, a kids parade and games, and sheep, goat, and […]
Twenty-nine high school seniors from across Missouri completed the second annual Helping Youth Prepare for Excellence (HYPE) FFA Academy June 28-30, in Trenton, Mo. The three-day academy is designed to inform and empower agriculture students to effectively engage in today’s issues. It was sponsored by the Missouri Corn Merchandising Council and held at North Central […]
The Missouri FFA Association conducted Officer Training workshops on the North Central Missouri College campus in Trenton on Wednesday, June 1. Approximately 240 Chapter FFA Officers and Advisors from high schools across northwest Missouri participated in the workshops. A meal was also provided by the NCMC AG Club with the help of a donation of […]
Eagleville is the location today for what’s likely to be the first of several livestock shows this summer. The North Harrison FFA Livestock Show is scheduled for the community youth building. Many types of livestock are expected. Here’s the schedule with registrations and weigh-ins prior to each judging category. There’s a five dollar fee per head. Sheep Show 9 am […]
