DECEMBER 2023
Missouri FFA Today
Contents
1 KICK START YOUR AGRISCIENCE SAE 2 PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE 3 NATIONAL CONVENTION RESULTS 5 BLUE JACKET BRIEF 5 GREENHAND MOTIVATIONAL CONFERENCES
7 WELL-ROUNDED EXPERIENCE 11 ANOTHER YEAR TO SERVE 16 TODAY’S STUDENTS BECOME TOMORROW’S LEADERS
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Dec 15 New Century Farmer Applications Open Dec 15 Youth Pork Ambassador Program Scholarship Applications Due Jan 6 Public Speaking Institute, Springfield
Kick Start Your
Agriscience SAE National Star in Agriscience Winner George Frees Tells You Six Tips to Rev Up Your Project in agriscience research? 2023 National Star in Agriscience George Frees of the Cass Career Center FFA Chapter shares his top tips for an awardwinning research project. 1.
Don’t be afraid to be first. “I was the first FFA member from my chapter to do an agriscience SAE, and even
though it took some effort, I kept pushing for what I knew I could accomplish,” Frees says. “It was far more than worth it in the end.” Each chapter has to have a “first” that breaks through the agriscience gate – don’t let it become a roadblock to starting a successful research project. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14
Jan 9-12 Greenhand Motivational Conferences, Across Missouri Jan 12 National FFA Scholarship Online Application Deadline Jan 20 Public Speaking Institute, Columbia Feb 1 Missouri Agribusiness Academy Applications Due
Sugarcane was the center of George Frees agriscience SAE. The Cass Career Center FFA member studied the viability of sugarcane production as a potential source for ethanol in the Midwest.
Feb 1 Missouri State Fair Foundation Youth in Ag Scholarship Applications Due
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2023-24 STATE FFA OFFICERS Officer • Chapter Samuel Tummons • Columbia President Owen Neely • Lockwood 1st Vice President Karson Calvin • Troy Secretary Vice Presidents Lynn Dyer • Higginsville Noah Graham • Clearwater Isabella Hamner • Camdenton Wyatt Hendley • Bloomfield Jaden Kultgen • Mount Vernon Kiley Mattson • Stanberry Colin McIntyre • Belton Kelsey Miller • Warrenton Caleb Simpson • Bolivar Maggie Stark • Adrian Gabriel Todd • Norwood Claire Walker • Chillicothe Lily Weber • Lamar State Officer Mentor Jacob King Department of Elem. & Sec. Education P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102 (573) 751-3544. District Supervisors: Teresa Briscoe, Lee Crabtree, Marie Davis, Keith Dietzschold, Lisa Evans, David Higgins & Jim Spencer.
Missouri FFA Association Joann Pipkin, Director of Communications joann.pipkin@missouriffa.org (417) 827-2756
President’s
Perspective
you a first-year FFA member? If so, get ready! Your Missouri FFA State Officers are gearing up for the annual Greenhand Motivational Conference. This annual tour across the state serves as a beacon of inspiration for the fresh faces of FFA — the Greenhands — igniting their passion for agriculture and cultivating a sense of purpose within each participant. As the sun rises over the Show-Me State, so does the enthusiasm of these budding leaders. The Missouri FFA Greenhand Motivational Conference is a transformative experience, providing a platform for Greenhands to connect, learn, and grow. The conference, held in the spirit of camaraderie, celebrates the values of hard work, dedication, and the rich agricultural traditions that define our state. Central to the conference’s success is the lineup of dynamic speakers who share their stories of triumph, resilience, and the transformative power of FFA. Each speaker imparts invaluable wisdom, encouraging Greenhands to set ambitious goals and pursue their dreams fearlessly. These
motivational talks serve as a reminder that, like the fertile soil they work with, the possibilities for success are endless. Workshops and interactive sessions further engage Greenhands, offering them a hands-on opportunity to develop essential skills for their FFA journey. From honing leadership abilities to understanding the latest innovations in agriculture, these sessions empower Greenhands with the knowledge needed to thrive in the ever-evolving landscape of modern farming. In the spirit of Missouri’s rich agricultural heritage, the Greenhand Motivational Conference is a testament to the state’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of leaders. As the conference draws to a close, the fields of Missouri are not just filled with crops; they are brimming with the promise of a bright future for agriculture, led by the inspired and motivated Greenhands who have embraced the call to cultivate success. So, get ready Greenhands. We’re coming for YOU!
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State FFA Vice President Lynn Dyer visted the Summit Technology Academy FFA Chapter recently. She helped members identify personal strengths and discover the opportunities FFA has to offer its members.
Brandelyn Twellman, Social Media Manager brandelyn.twellman@missouriffa.org The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to department programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Director of Civil Rights Compliance and MOA Coordinator (Title VI/Title VII/Title IX/504/ADA/ADAAA/Age Act/GINA/USDA Title VI), 5th Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480; telephone number 573-526-4757 or TTY 800-735-2966; email civilrights@dese.mo.gov.
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NATIONAL CONVENTION
Results Are In
FFA members achieved success at the 96th Annual National FFA Convention & Expo in November. Nearly 90 students participated in Career and Leadership Development Events, with 11 teams earning a gold ranking and eight teams earning silver. Wyatt Hendley of the Bloomfield FFA Chapter placed 3rd in Extemporaneous Speaking, while Gianna Mahsman of Palmyra FFA and Brayden Selgeby of Neosho were high individuals in the Food Science and Poultry CDEs. Six Missouri FFA Agriscience Fair participants placed in the top 10, and eight members were national finalists in their proficiency award categories,
including the National Winner in Diversified Horticulture Production Entrepreneurship/Placement, Nash McKenzie of Boonville. George Frees from the Cass Career Center FFA Chapter was also named American Star in Agriscience. The Marshall FFA Chapter captured top honors in the first ever Speak Ag Showcase with their video capturing agriculture throughout the state of Missouri. You can view their video here. Twenty five state chapters were named 3 Star chapters, the highest chapter rating awarded by our organization. Troy and Aurora were recognized in the top 10 Model of Excellence Chapters, while the Slater FFA Chapter was in the top ten of the
Strengthening Agriculture division of the National Chapter Award Program. Ashland and Audrain Co. R-VI were also recognized in the top 10 of the Growing Leaders division. The Honorary American FFA Degree was awarded to 10 Missouri recipients, and 608 members received their American Degree, the highest number of recipients from any state. Convention ended with Missouri’s own Grant Norfleet from the Mexico FFA Chapter being named the 20232024 National FFA Secretary. Congratulations to all members on a job well done. For a full list of results, visit missouriffa.org.
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Greenhand Conferences LOCATION
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St. Joseph —Missouri Western State University
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Trenton —North Central Missouri College
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Truman State University —Kirksville
9:30 a.m.
Jan. 10
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Columbia — University of Missouri
9 a.m.
Jan. 9
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Bowling Green —Bowling Green High School
4 p.m.
Jan. 9
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Sedalia — State Fair Community College
9 a.m.
Jan. 9
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Sedalia — State Fair Community College
12 p.m.
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Lincoln University —Jefferson City
9 a.m.
Jan. 8
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Springfield —Missouri State University, Darr Ag Center
8:30 a.m.
Jan. 10
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Springfield —Missouri State University, Darr Ag Center
11:30 a.m.
Jan. 10
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Springfield —Missouri State University, Darr Ag Center
8:30 a.m.
Jan. 11
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Springfield —Missouri State University, Darr Ag Center
11:30 a.m.
Jan. 11
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Springfield —Missouri State University, Darr Ag Center
8:30 a.m.
Jan. 12
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Waynesville —
1:30 p.m.
Jan. 9
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West Plains —Missouri State University
8:30 a.m.
Jan. 10
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Sullivan —Sullivan High School
8:30 a.m.
Jan. 9
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Cape Girardeau, La Croix Methodist Church
9 a.m.
Jan. 11
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Poplar Bluff, Three Rivers Community College
2:30 p.m.
Jan. 10
Blue Jacket
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TYLER LINNEMAN HOME FFA CHAPTER: KEYTESVILLE FFA WHAT TYLER DOES: Tyler grows corn, soybeans and wheat on 2,400 acres near Keytesville. He also sells Beck’s Hybrid seed and is the maintenance supervisor for the Brunswick-Dalton Drainage District. WHAT TYLER LEARNED IN FFA: Tyler says FFA sharpened his public speaking abilities , a skill necessary to succeed in today’s world. His experiences also taught him how to budget and hot to interact with others, both which he uses in his career today. 6
WELL-ROUNDED
Experience
32-year-old Tyler Linneman, interviewing for National Star Farmer was a pivotal experience — one he says prepared him more than anything else for his career in production agriculture and seed sales. “I was a year out of high school, and that was probably one of the most eye-opening experiences for me, when it came to budgeting and public speaking and just being able to talk about those things in front of a room full of judges,” Linneman explains. The young farmer says just qualifying as a national finalist was an incredible honor. “It meant a lot to be named one of the top four in the nation,” Linneman says. “It meant I accomplished something with the amount of work and time I put into FFA. It meant a lot for my community.” Raised on the family farm between Keytsville and Salisbury, Linneman grew traditional row crops as well as tobacco and specialty products. His diversified SAE portfolio helped pave the way for his career in production agriculture. Today, Linneman has 2,400 acres of corn, soybeans and wheat. He also sells Beck’s Hybrid seed and is the maintenance supervisor for the Brunswick-Dalton Drainage District, a Corps of Engineers levee in the Dalton-Brunswick River bottom.
Tyler Linneman tells you how FFA sharpened skills that help him succeed as a farmer and seed salesman. By Joann Pipkin
Linneman’s work as a seed salesman and with the levee district call for him to network with other farmers on a regular basis, using key skills he was first introduced to as an FFA member. In high school, Linneman was active in career and leadership development events. He credits his advisors and agricultural education teachers — especially Josh Bondy and Teresa Briscoe — with providing a quality experience for him to learn in and grow. The former FFA member says contest teams and speaking events helped sharpen his public speaking abilities, a skill he says is necessary to succeed in today’s world. “Trying to sell seed and working with farmers in the levee district, from the farm side of it, the people skills I learned were the biggest 7
thing that FFA did for me to help our operation grow,” Linneman says. Being an FFA member provided Linneman with what he calls “a well-rounded experience.” From financial and record keeping skills to hands-on learning through SAEs, agricultural education and FFA helps prepare students for the future. “Whether they’re going into business and banking or another career, FFA gives high school students a really good start on what it’s going to take to succeed in today’s world,” Linneman says.
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Former FFA member TYLER LINNEMAN (left and below far right) was a National Star Farmer finalist. His involvement in Career and Leadership Development Events honed his public speaking skills, which he continues to use today through his work as a farmer, seed salesman and levee district maintenance contractor.
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He recalls competing on the chapter’s agronomy team as a high school junior. After winning the state competition and in preparing for the national contest, Linneman says he realized he wanted to focus on production agriculture for his career. Linneman’s only regret as an FFA member was not attending the Washington Leadership
...the people skills I learned were the biggest thing that FFA did for me to help our operation grow. –Tyler Linneman Row Crop Farmer Former Keytesville FFA member Conference. Because of that, he encourages members to take every opportunity the FFA presents. “When somebody gives you an opportunity, take it and run,” Linneman says. “You never know what opportunities are going to be knocking at your door, so take all that you’re given. I’ve learned that every time you think one door is closed, another one opens.” Encouraging members to get as much experience as possible through FFA and agricultural education, Linneman says the organization has much to offer students. “It doesn’t matter what you want to do in the future,” he explains. “FFA gives high school students a really good start on what it’s going to take to succeed in today’s world.” 9
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ANOTHER YEAR
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MISSOURI’S GRANT NORFLEET ELECTED NATIONAL FFA SECRETARY Norfleet worked as Missouri State FFA Camp director this past summer, a role he met with enthusiasm. “I love camp, and I’m so excited to see what FFA camp looks like in other states as well,” Norfleet says. “I’m excited to experience the organization at a bird’s eye level instead of just from the experiences I’ve had in the past.” Norfleet will take a one-year leave of absence from his studies at the University of Missouri-Columbia where he is majoring in agricultural education and leadership. “FFA has taught me to simply meet people exactly where they’re at for exactly who they are,” Norfleet says. “FFA does a great job of community building. It’s provided me a sense of comfort in getting to know folks, and that’s all through community and relationship building.” According to Norfleet, the public speaking skills he learned through FFA were a huge asset to him in the officer selection process, however he says the knowledge he gained about agricultural literacy in the organization was also beneficial. “Connecting with folks on a variety of agricultural topics that I didn’t even realize were issues across the country was huge even though there were things we were seeing right here at home in Missouri,” he explains. Norfleet says his no. 1 priority as a national officer is to be a voice for students, listening for their insight and input as he represents FFA across the country. “I’m excited to see agriculture in a new lens and get to see where students are expanding their agricultural knowledge across the country,” Norfleet says. “I’m also excited to meet with industry partners that might have a different perspective on what agriculture could look like, compared to what we have here in the Midwest. I’m excited to see agriculture on a broader perspective.” Congratulations, Grant! —By Joann Pipkin
Norfleet remembers exactly where he was sitting when he first thought he would someday like to serve as a national FFA officer. As a freshman attending National FFA Convention for the first time, he was in awe of the atmosphere. “I saw David Townsend, the national president from Delaware on stage, and that was my first experience in blue corduroy,” Norfleet explains. “I was like, ‘Man, that dude is so cool. Who is that? How did he get to do that?’” Perhaps the most defining moment for Norfleet, though, came during his year of service as a Missouri state FFA officer. “I really enjoyed the experience as a state officer, and I was missing wanting to give back and serve students still,” Norfleet says. “You don’t recognize what you have or the great experiences you have until you don’t have them anymore.” Tapped as the 2023-24 National FFA Secretary in November, Norfleet is anxious to embrace the year of service awaiting him. As he prepares for a career in agricultural education and curriculum development, Norfleet looks forward to gaining a broader knowledge and understanding of classrooms across the country during his term. A member of the Mexico FFA Chapter, Norfleet grew up on a small family farm in Audrain County. In addition to showing beef cattle, his agricultural education service-learning SAE helped cultivate his passion for learning. “FFA has done a really great job of not only getting me technical skills like public speaking and interviewing, but also soft, interpersonal skills. Those will be an asset to me as I serve as a national officer.” 11
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Use all available resources. Using who and what is already available sets you up to accomplish far more than you could on your own. Whether that is applying for a grant through the Missouri FFA Foundation or National FFA, enlisting the help of community members who do research or utilizing equipment that is sitting around the shop, there is power in collaboration and partnership.
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Choose research you care about. In terms of picking a research project, pick something that matters to you. If there is something that you struggle with in your everyday life, chances are that other people face the same challenge, too. “Not every project needs to solve the world’s biggest problems,” Frees shares. “Making someone’s everyday life just a little bit easier through your research can make all the difference in the world.”
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Learn from the challenges that come your way. “There will be obstacles and failures and discouragement throughout your agriscience project but learning to get past those challenges will make you and your project even stronger,” Frees says. If you have a passion for research, you shouldn’t let anything stand in the way of doing what speaks to you. Eventually, it will pay off and you will have completed a successful research project and gained valuable experience along the way.
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Share what you learn. An integral part of research is sharing not only your results, but also lessons learned along the way. Talking to both fellow researchers and the agriculturalists who will make use of your conclusions can help you see how your project will be used to impact the industry. Being able to explain your research to a variety of people in a way that they can understand and implement is the goal – it makes your research all the more valuable.
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Join forces with others. “Find other students who are passionate about research and collaborate,” Frees suggests. Sharing ideas will allow you to make the most of your project. Sharing your work and keeping one another accountable will make everything easier, as well. Collaboration is an essential part of driving research forward and sharing it with a larger audience.
Frees used these tips throughout his agriscience SAE, which began in early 2019. He purchased sugarcane cuttings to grow in his school’s greenhouse to study the effects of Gibberellic Acid on the growth of sugarcane, as well as the viability of sugarcane production in the Midwest as a potential source of ethanol production. Frees was recently named the 2023 National Star in Agriscience at the 96th Annual National FFA Convention and Expo in November. —By Brandelyn Twellman
Cass Career Center FFA member George Frees says not every agriscience project needs to solve the world’s biggest problems. “Making someone’s everyday life just a little bit easier through your reserach can make all the difference in the world,” he says. Frees was named the 2023 National FFA Star in Agriscience at the National FFA Convention in November.
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I’m asked what I like best about my job, the first thing that always comes to mind is the impact the programs and the activities that the Missouri FFA Foundation funds have on the students in Missouri Agricultural Education. One such program funded by the foundation is the Greenhand Motivational Conferences. Seventeen of these conferences are held across the state offering new FFA members the opportunity to participate in team building activities, learn about making sound choices, and explore strategies to make a positive difference in their lives, schools, and communities. Grant Norfleet, the 2023-2024 National FFA Secretary says, “Greenhand Motivational Conferences are what ignited my passion for engagement in Missouri FFA. After attending my area Greenhand conference, I had the appropriate skills needed to implement plans of actions to achieve my goals in and outside of the blue corduroy jacket. This program was my, and many other Missouri students, first exposure to Missouri FFA. Experiences like this serve as the roadmap for members’ journeys in our organization.” Another foundation funded program is the Helping Youth Maximize Their Ag eXperience Academy (HYMAX). Held each summer, HYMAX challenges rising sophomores to dig into issues facing agriculture while leading them
through a series of structured activities to help them find and strengthen their voice when speaking on behalf of the industry. “My participation in Missouri FFA’s HYMAX Academy is what hooked me on FFA and wanting to be more involved. Through this amazing program, I learned how important agricultural advocacy is and how we as FFA members can use our experiences to advocate for our industry. Looking back, I am so glad I took advantage of the opportunity and applied for the HYMAX Academy,” says Karson Calvin, a 2023-2024 Missouri FFA state secretary. The foundation also funds multiple grant programs, including those for students’ supervised agricultural experience (SAE) projects. Jaylynn Zerr, a member of Montgomery County R-II
FFA and recent SAE grant recipient says, “An SAE grant is important because it gives opportunities to students that might not be able to afford the start-up or expansion of their SAE. When SAE grants are awarded, they are not just helping the students start or expand their SAE, they are helping set them up with the tools to have a lifelong business.” Helping people achieve their potential should be at the forefront of education but there’s something special about how agriculture education focuses on doing just that, perhaps it’s the down-to-earth, practical minded influence of the agriculture industry. Whatever it might be, the impact is undeniable and donations to the Missouri FFA Foundation make it possible for students to have these opportunities. You can support leadership programs such as these by making a donation online at https://donorbox.org/ moffafoundation or by mailing a check to the Missouri FFA Foundation, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 651020480. —By Heather Dimitt-Fletcher
Montgomery County R-II FFA member Jaylynn Zerr raises goats for her SAE. She shows, sells kids for show or breeding purposes, and rents some for brush cleanup. She used the bulk of funds from her SAE grant to buy fencing supplies, which she needed to expand her herd.
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