Agricultural Education News & Updates
FFA Officers Meet State Board of Education,
Discuss Leadership Development
Missouri FFA State Officers Samantha Warner (left) and Lauren Weiker (right) shared with State Board of Education members their perspectives on how their career and technical student organization helped them develop their potential for leadership, personal growth and career success.
She Nurtures New Scientists
Dannette Ward, senior scientist at agricultural company Mansanto, St. Louis, is featured by PEOPLE Magazine as a "Hero Among Us" for launching the city's first agricultural-biotechnology program for high school students as well as other efforts to mentor and inspire students.
- PEOPLE Magazine (March 30, 2009 issue)
Missouri FFA Convention held in Columbia
More than 7,500 FFA members from across the state met in Columbia April 16-17 to honor fellow members for outstanding achievements, conduct association business, elect new officers and participate in leadership workshops at the 81st Missouri FFA Convention.