Pattonsburg FFA news

Local members attend Missouri Public Speaking Academy

Recently, three members of the Pattonsburg FFA Chapter attended the

Missouri FFA Public Speaking Academy at Central Missouri State

University in Warrensburg. Alyssa Lambert, Mariah Wood, and Tiffany

deJong attended the academy June 13-15, and over the course of three

days experienced intense sessions on how to become a better public

speaker. Members spoke on a variety of topics such as eminent domain,

agro terrorism, and cattle rustling, and learned how to research,

prepare, and deliver a quality speech. The three members worked with

a variety of public speakers ranging from current state FFA officers,

past state officers, advisors, and CMSU staff. FFA member Mariah Wood

qualified for the semi-finals in the beginner’s section of the

conference.

Members met fellow FFA members and learned how to improve their

skills as public speakers, a skill which will last them all a life

time.

Hangley attends 2006 Missouri Agribusiness Academy

The week of June 12-16 was a busy one for local FFA member and

chapter president, Kate Hangley. Ms. Hangley was one of thirty FFA

and 4-H members to attend the Missouri Agribusiness Academy held in

St. Louis, and sponsored by the Missouri Department of Agriculture.

The week began with registration in Jefferson City and traveling to

St. Louis where speakers from the Agriculture Future of America made

a presentation. Throughout the week academy members traveled to a

variety of agriculture businesses such as Agritalk, Monsanto, Osborn

and Barr, Mid States Dairy, and many more. Academy members also heard

several presentations from different agriculture leaders about the

strength and importance of Missouri Agriculture and Missouri

Agribusinesses. The academy ended on Friday with a commencement

ceremony at the State Capital Rotunda; where Missouri Department of

Agriculture director Fred Ferrell presented members with gifts for

their attendance in the academy.