Sixteen Gallatin students were among the over 4,500 first-year FFA members in Missouri who participated in the annual Greenhand Motivational Conferences held Jan. 8-12. Students 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 in their lives, school and community.
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These conferences were presented by Missouri State FFA Officers and sponsored by MFA Incorporated. Eighteen conferences were held at 13 different locations throughout the state
Through interactive workshops and skits, the state FFA officers encouraged first-year FFA members to explore their talents and reach outside their comfort zone for the opportunities provided through FFA membership. They helped the new agriculture students set goals for their education, careers, and FFA experience.
Gallatin greenhands participated in the conference which was held Jan. 10 at North Central Missouri College in Trenton.
The FFA is a national youth organization of over 650,000 student members preparing for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture with 343 chapters and more than 25,900 members in Missouri. The FFA strives to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
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State officers of the Missouri FFA Association attended a Greenhand Motivational Conference at NCMC in Trenton on Jan. 10. State officers are seated, front from left, Vice President Dakota Allen, Fairfax; Past Secretary Jacqueline Janorschke, DeKalb; Vice President Elizabeth Knipp, Tipton; Vice President Ben Luebbering, Fatima; State Secretary Sydnee Mason, Marshall; and Vice President Aaron Mott, Columbia. Gallatin attendees were, middle row from left, Ty Becker, Haden Jumps, Gage Wright, Libby Endicott, Allen Dutro, Caleb Agcopra, Carlie Hogan, Riley Dutro; back row, Gabe Allen, Calvin Grady, Carli Beck, Kylie Roe, Johnna Tadlock, Jenna Rains, Caragan Baker, and Madi Michael.