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 […]
FCS Financial is recognizing fifty 4-H clubs and FFA chapters with $500 grants for submitting Shaping Rural Missouri grant applications. Two grants are for groups from this area: Newtown Community 4-H Club (Sullivan County) – Ballpark & Community Center Renovations Carroll County 4-H Club & Carrollton FFA Chapter (Carroll County) – Sun Blocker Flat Top Shade Cloth […]
Numerous awards and scholarships will be presented on Friday night to members of the Trenton FFA Chapter. The event inside the Trenton High School gymnasium begins with a 6 o’clock meal, with the announcement of honors to follow. Meat for the meal will be donated by Farmland Foods. The most recent “past president” of the […]
The Fire Fighters Association of Missouri has named The Chillicothe Fire Department as “Department Of The Year” for 2016. The FFAM serves 7, 533 members and 367 fire departments. The award was presented to the department at the FFAM 62 annual convention held at Tan Tara resort. The Chillicothe Fire Department is a progressive Department with […]
Trenton High School student Katerina Black was the number one ranked individual in the state during meat judging competition at the Missouri FFA Convention in Columbia. Her team from Trenton high school finished in second place, just 30 points behind the top ranked meats judging team from Tipton. Other members of the 2nd place meats team […]
MILAN, Mo. –University of Missouri Extension in Sullivan County hosts a Show Stock Clinic for 4-H and FFA livestock exhibitors and their parents on April 9. The clinic is open to exhibitors in any county and covers beef, bucket calves, market goats, market lambs and market hogs. “Participants will learn about selection, handling, feeding, grooming, […]
University of Missouri Extension in Sullivan County is hosting a Small Animal Show Clinic on April 30 for 4-H and FFA members to improve their skills. The clinic covers rabbits, poultry and dogs, says Penny Kittle, MU Extension 4-H youth program assistant. Youth and their parents are welcome to attend. Participants are encouraged to bring […]
